Connections Magazine 2026
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College News
Padilla-Walker serves a second term as dean, a new associate dean is appointed, and the valedictorians are named. Tyson Reeder wins the George Washington Prize and the college celebrates the anniversary of “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.”
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Department Highlights: Bright Spots from Every Discipline
Read how students and faculty from each department in the college are advancing discovery and addressing real-world issues through innovative research and community engagement.
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New Faculty
Meet the 2025 cohort of new hires on the continuing faculty status (CFS) track. Faculty members unite scholarly excellence with a deep commitment to students and the university’s mission.
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Dean's Letter
Associate Dean Mikaela Dufur describes the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences as a temple of learning and reflects on the joy of getting to know the inspired people who work in this temple.
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Sound Bites: Highlights from College Lectures
The college hosts many lectures on a variety of topics throughout the year. Read this year’s best quotes delivered at lectures and devotionals by Church officers, faculty, alumni, politicians, and scholars.
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Because of BYU, We Shine Brighter
A world yearning for hope and joy needs the graduates of Brigham Young University— disciples of Jesus Christ who are motivated by love for God and His children. Read what alumni say they can do because of their BYU experience.
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A Nation in Motion: BYU Scholars Reflect on 250 Years of the American Experiment
On July 4, 2026, the United States of America turned 250. The semiquincentennial is more than a milestone—it’s an invitation to ask hard questions about the American experiment.
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Elected Ladies: Social Sciences Alumnae Lead Out in Public Service
Meet three women who once studied in the classrooms of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences and now offer examples of hope through their service to US citizens on city, county, and state levels.
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A Light on the Hill: A 150-year Timeline of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
This year the college joined BYU in commemorating 150 years by participating in a celebration of gifts of light. Explore the college's history and most significant milestones from 1875 to 2025.
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Heeding Prophetic Counsel on Peacemaking and Civil Discourse
Heeding prophetic counsel—whether in your personal life, family, or profession—is always a sound practice. And it’s marvelous how initial sparks of inspiration can be magnified to produce brilliant efforts.
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Inside the Growing Mentored Student Research Conference
The Mary Lou Fulton Research Conference introduces new award categories to give students more ways to connect their research to university-wide themes and gives them the opportunity to share their research.
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Memorials: Emeritus Faculty
These memorials honor the lives and legacies of beloved faculty members whose scholarship, teaching, and service shaped generations of students and strengthened the college.
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Navigating Your Faith Journey
BYU psychology professors Sam Hardy and Ed Gantt explain how to peacefully use your heart, head, and hands to find answers to key questions throughout your faith journey.
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Around the World
Whether through an internship, study abroad program, field school, community service, campus engagement, or mentored research, experiential learning opportunities help students expand their horizons.
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Bookshelf: Books by our Faculty
Explore this list of books recently published by faculty in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. These titles explore subjects related to archaeology, religion, politics, and history.
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Change Begins with Knowing Your Worth
Rebecca Bingham, a master's student in the college’s social work program, shares a paradigm-shifting experience she had while interning for the Utah Department of Corrections.
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