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Growing up in Arizona, my life was defined by intense heat, dry landscapes, and a rhythm of life dictated by a burning sun. Moving to Utah for college exposed me to dramatic seasonal change for the first time. During my first autumn at BYU, I drove through Provo Canyon and watched the mountains shift from deep green to bright gold. A few months later, those same mountains sat completely covered in snow. Seeing that transformation helped me realize that change is natural and necessary for growth. Just as seasons prepare the earth for renewal, each stage of learning prepares me for new responsibilities and opportunities.
Sociology professor Jonathan Jarvis flips the narrative on comparison, sharing how instead of a thief of joy, it can be a tool for discovery and curiosity. Jarvis hopes that by seeing others without judgement and jealousy, we will all "have a more pleasant experience."
After uncovering unusual AI misclassifications in Mexican genealogical records, history professor Mark Christensen seeks to teach the next generation how to do what only he can.
Curtis Child is named associate dean over faculty development and Jeff Nokes is re-appointed as associate dean over students and curriculum.
What does it look like when a museum artifact leaves its display case and becomes the focal point of a live event?
After changing her major and facing a cancer diagnosis in her family, this BYU graduate discovered how intertwined our physical, emotional, and social lives are and how to show up for others.
Family has always been at the core of Faith Hall’s life, even shaping her academic focus at BYU. After a particularly inspiring Eternal Family class and a strong spiritual impression, she chose her major: Family Life with an emphasis in Family Services.
For Family Life student Michelle Si Broadbent, the decision to come to the United States from China was not the difficult part. Her parents had studied here and encouraged her to look for opportunities. The difficult part was the transition itself.
From Queens to Provo, Kelly Rodriguez’s educational journey combined study and faith to envision helping others access the support she once lacked.
Jonah Messinger didn't let a brain bleed derail his law school ambitions. Instead, he's enhanced his trust in God’s plan for him.
For thousands of families with Indigenous heritage in Mexico, their ancestors have been hidden in plain sight — until a BYU course began training students like Ammon Smith, a senior majoring in family history–genealogy, to decipher centuries-old records one word at a time.
When economics and international relations senior Jonah Nelson saw “20-page paper” on the syllabus, he was anything but excited — until the professor introduced an unconventional twist.
The College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences is proud to announce the eight valedictorians representing our undergraduate programs this year. While a 3.75 GPA is the starting point for consideration, these students were chosen for more than just their high marks; they were selected because they have represented their programs with distinction through faculty collaboration, peer leadership, and a deep commitment to the campus community at Brigham Young University.
The first BYU mock-trial teams met their goal of representing the university well — and returned with awards for performance and sportsmanship.