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Family, Faith, and Festivity: Coming Together During the Holiday Season

December 18, 2025 12:00 PM
No matter your circumstances, traditions can bolster connection during the holidays, especially if you consider these three tips.
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The Miracle of Peaceful Poise in Christ’s Example

December 11, 2025 03:50 PM
Dean Laura Padilla-Walker shares Christ’s invitation to choose love over retaliation in “The Wonder of Scripture” lecture.
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Social Sciences Faculty and Staff Honored with University and College Awards

September 19, 2025 01:56 PM
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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How to Plan for a Summer Vacation Without Going into Debt

July 01, 2025 11:05 AM
During the summer season, families across the country map out road trips, beach days, and theme park getaways. However, along with sunscreen and souvenirs, many return home with something less pleasant: credit card debt.
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Pamela King Speaks on Human Flourishing at Annual Marjorie Hinckley Lecture

By Ivette Galvez
March 05, 2025 09:22 AM
On Thursday, February 13, Pamela King visited the BYU Hinckley Center to share her research on the positive effect religion has on mental health and human flourishing. Her lecture, “Becoming Whole Through Spiritual Health" marked the 21st Annual Marjorie Pay Hinckley Lecture. Over 200 guests braved a winter storm to hear the lecture in person, including several descendants of Marjorie Hinckley.
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Meet the 2024 Social Science Valedictorians

April 25, 2024 09:38 AM
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These 5 Employees are Making a Noticeable Difference

March 29, 2024 03:19 PM
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My God’s Love Is Just That Big

March 08, 2024 03:28 PM
Jonathan Lee Walton Sees Interfaith Harmony as Acknowledging the Divine in All
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Teambuilding Achieves Lofty Visions and Builds Respect, Says Provo Mayor in Student Lecture

January 22, 2024 01:48 PM
Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi claims that her knowledge of concepts like urbanism and ruralism help tremendously as she makes plans for the city. She wishes more mayors were geography majors, like herself, because she believes that would make them better mayors.
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