College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
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Alone Together: The Psychology of Socializing Through Screens
New research reveals why you can spend hours talking to people online and still feel alone.
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Brown University Historian Frames America’s Founding Through Family Connections
At the 22nd Annual Marjorie Hinckley Lecture, Karin Wulf shared how genealogy shaped America's earliest systems.
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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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History Alumna Receives Utah History Teacher of the Year Award
Continual improvement and focusing on individuals help Christina Jacobs impact students’ lives.
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Expressing Hope for the New Year
Ashley Fraser shares how goals help us have hope for the new year
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Choose 2 Give
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday, March 09
It's that time of year again — when you get to enjoy the view from the top of the tallest building on campus while enjoying kolaches and supporting student scholarships in the college.
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Family, Faith, and Festivity: Coming Together During the Holiday Season
No matter your circumstances, traditions can bolster connection during the holidays, especially if you consider these three tips.
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Mind the App: Devices Are Swiping Students’ Attention
How can parents prepare kids for a tech-fueled future without falling prey to tech’s vices? BYU faculty and alumni provide guidance to parents and community members as they consider ways to help kids — and themselves — be healthier smartphone users.
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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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