A recent BYU study found that when professors know and use their students’ names, students feel a stronger sense of belonging, participate more in class and give more positive ratings of the course.
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.
A person's 20s are a whirlwind of choices—picking a first job, choosing an apartment, even debating whether to eat out or heat up the instant noodles in the cupboard. But beyond the daily decisions and early adult chaos, which choices actually set someone up for a successful future?
The Brigham Young University Mormon Battalion Project website (mormonbattalion.byu.edu) is currently the only place where scanned images of the complete set of Mormon Battalion muster rolls dating from July 16, 1846, to March 14, 1848, are available to the public.
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.
Despite mounting evidence that social connection is vital to physical health, new BYU research shows most people, including doctors, still underestimate its importance.
As quickly as Americans are integrating artificial intelligence into their daily lives, BYU researchers are eagerly exploring how this technology might affect human relationships — for better or worse.
On April 10, 2025, President Reese met with Dallin Bundy to tell him he was selected as a 2025 Truman Scholar. Dallin Bundy, a junior at Brigham Young University studying political science with a minor in civic engagement leadership, is the fifth BYU student in five consecutive years to receive this award.
In a recent study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, BYU professor Ashley LeBaron-Black and her colleagues examined how these beliefs—called "money scripts"—affect couples’ financial communication and relationship satisfaction.
The College of Family, Home, and Social Science named eight outstanding students as valedictorians for its departments with undergraduate programs. The valedictorians are selected for their academic excellence, faculty recommendations, and meaningful department involvement. Each student reflects the values and achievements of Brigham Young University’s Class of 2025 graduates.
Growing up in poverty, Nay Robinson never saw herself as a college student. Now, as a BYU graduate, she’s on a mission to open doors for the next generation.