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Parallel Paths

Y Magazine highlights the generational alignment of career paths in some BYU families — including Clayne Pope, former dean; Jeremy Pope, current professor; and Carly Pope, new alumna.
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Life Lessons from Distinguished Alumni

In March BYU honored six individuals — including Bruce Hafen, political science alum and former provost of Brigham Young University — for dedicated service to their profession, community, nation, church, or alma mater.
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History Alumna Receives Utah History Teacher of the Year Award

By Sammy Russell
January 22, 2026 09:00 AM
Continual improvement and focusing on individuals help Christina Jacobs impact students’ lives.
3 Min Read
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Left-Hand Man: Losing an arm is a challenge but never an excuse

When most would think only of the negatives of losing an arm, Porter looks at the advantages, allowing him to be a role model for those with disabilities. “I think it’s blessed other people, helped them deal with their struggles, more than it’s hurt me.”
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History Student’s Contribution to Wikipedia Entry Earns Wiki Edu Spotlight

By Ivette Galvez
May 27, 2025 12:37 PM
Phoebe England-Baker did not know completing a homework assignment would lead to the Wiki Edu blog spotlighting her work. England-Baker's extensive research expanded information in a Wikipedia article from a short paragraph to an eye-opening report exposing current events at a detention center in Georgia.
2 Min Read
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Striking a Balance Helps Graduate Student Find Joy and Faith

By Brooklyn Van Orman
April 25, 2024 09:28 AM
April 25, 2024
4 Min Read
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Empathy in Action: Nick Larsen’s Dedication to Service Honored by the State of Utah

By Brooklyn Van Orman
January 30, 2024 09:47 AM
January 30, 2024
1 Min Read
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Social Work Professor Is Psychologist for Army National Guard

By Britney Heimuli
November 13, 2023 10:35 AM
November 10, 2023
2 Min Read
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Meet the 2023 Constitution Day Essay Winners

By Allie Weber
October 17, 2023 09:00 AM
October 16, 2023
3 Min Read
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Hispanic Faculty Highlights

By Belonging and Diversity
October 04, 2023 01:22 PM
October 4, 2023
16 Min Read
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Faculty and Staff Awarded During Fall Meeting

By Brooklyn Van Orman
September 18, 2023 05:02 PM
September 15,2023
1 Min Read
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Faculty Receive Grants From the Russell Sage Foundation, Fulbright Scholar Program

By Brooklyn Van Orman
September 15, 2023 02:08 PM
September 15, 2023
2 Min Read
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New Faculty & Staff Welcomed During the Annual Fall Meeting

By Brooklyn Van Orman
August 29, 2023 04:04 PM
August 29, 2023
5 Min Read
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American Heritage Course Administrator Recognized With Prestigious BYU Award

By Maddie Christensen
May 15, 2023 02:49 PM
May 15, 2023
2 Min Read
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Seizing Every Good Thing: A Q&A with the 2023 commencement speaker

One of the best pieces of advice I got in my undergraduate years was to never turn down a good opportunity. I’ve tried to latch onto as many good opportunities as I can, and it’s led to some fun experiences.
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History Student Changing the World One Step at a Time

By Maddie Christensen
April 07, 2023 01:29 PM
April 6, 2023
2 Min Read
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History Alum Curates Exhibit on First Black BYU Graduate

By Maddie Christensen
March 27, 2023 09:46 AM
Until recently, most people thought of Darius Gray as the first African American student to attend BYU. However, a history student searching old BYU yearbooks for inspiration for her honors thesis rediscovered more about the university’s legacy with Black students: Norman Wilson from Louisiana graduated from BYU in 1939 — 25 years earlier.
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Mother of four earns graduate degree, hopes to teach sociology

April 21, 2022
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