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Roses, Rings, and the Reality of Waiting
Beyond the candlelit dinners and engagement posts, many students are navigating ambiguous loss, longing for someone they have long expected but have not yet met.
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Local Votes Matter: BYU’s Push for Student Civic Participation
A friendly competition with Utah Valley University encourages students to vote in local elections.
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Public Education is Everyone’s Civic Engagement
A diverse panel of educational leaders spoke with BYU students about how local involvement in education can lead to meaningful civic impact.
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Disagreeing Without Dividing
Robert George and Cornel West share rare model of principled disagreement rooted in integrity, love, and faith at a campus lecture.
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The Miracle of Peaceful Poise in Christ’s Example
Dean Laura Padilla-Walker shares Christ’s invitation to choose love over retaliation in “The Wonder of Scripture” lecture.
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History Professor Wins Prestigious George Washington Prize for Book on Founding Era
Serpent in Eden by Professor Tyson Reeder provides historical context — with James Madison at the center — for modern political challenges of foreign meddling and partisan conflict.
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Students Display Fruits of Mentored Research in 300 Posters
On Thursday, Dec. 4 FHSS students showcased their innovation, discoveries, and insights at the Mary Lou Fulton Mentored Student Research Conference.
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Finding Beauty Through Fashion
A sold-out fashion show at the BYU Museum of Art showcases FHSS student designs, a year in the making.
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Thanksgiving Turkey with a Side of Common Ground
When disagreements around the family table feel too contentious, focus on compassion instead of correctness.
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BYU Alum Mitt Romney Shares What Counts Most in Life
Mitt Romney shares his secret to enduring happiness with students in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences.
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Closing the Gap Between Research and Recovery
BYU Professor Lee N. Johnson created the MFT-PRN to transform research into a tool that strengthens marriage and family.
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Peace Over Power: Choosing to Love in a Divided World
Honored Alumni Lecture by Ambassador Jeffry Flake highlights trust as key to political progress.
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2025 American Family Survey: Economic Crisis and Online Protection for Children Define New Challenges for American Families
Seven in 10 Americans say raising children is now unaffordable;
many express deep ambivalence about digital innovation
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A Higher Calling: Virginia F. Cutler and Her Legacy of Education
Cutler set the standard of combining the divine call of family with the charge to seek learning.
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Esteban Gonzalez: Trusting in the Journey
Have you ever blindly stepped into the unknown and felt that you were sinking? Peter walked through the storm despite fear and uncertainty—and so did Esteban Gonzalez.
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Seeking, Remembering, and Redeeming the Dead
Temple work isn't just about names — it's about relationships that transcend time. Amy Harris, professor of history, discusses themes of redeeming the dead in Doctrine and Covenants sections 128 and 138.
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Psychology Class Ignites Purpose for BYU Student
From undecided major to psychology passion, Trevian Frederick found purpose, growth, and gratitude at BYU.
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Social Sciences Faculty and Staff Honored with University and College Awards
Faculty and staff in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences were recognized with awards on August 27 during the college’s annual Fall Meeting. Honors were given from both the university and the college.
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