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Articles

Misclassifications to Corrections: BYU History Professor Bridges Maya and Aztec Family History Records

By Sammy Russell
June 24, 2026 12:08 PM
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.
4 Min Read
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Articles

Conversion, connection bookend BYU grad’s journey

Growing up in Houston, Garrett Mast had always envisioned attending college on the East Coast, but after joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a 16-year-old, the opportunity for an education at BYU was something he couldn’t resist. “BYU gave me more options to pursue things I was interested in,” recalls the Family History major.
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Internships

Beyond Borders: Jalyse Ortiz's Award Winning Experience at Auschwitz

By Brooklyn Van Orman
September 22, 2023 11:37 AM
September 22, 2023
2 Min Read
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Research

Bridging Gaps in History: The Census Tree

By Brooklyn Van Orman
August 30, 2023 03:46 PM
August 30, 2023
2 Min Read
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Spotlights

What Kind of Ancestor Will You Be?

By Katelyn Moody
October 04, 2022 10:47 AM
September 27. 2022
1 Min Read
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Spotlights

Senior Spotlight: Savannah Melvin

By Baylie Nordgren
April 21, 2021 12:00 AM
APRIL 21, 2021
1 Min Read
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Research

Fighting Cancer with Family History

By Caleb Williams
October 12, 2020 12:00 AM
OCTOBER 12, 2020
4 Min Read
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Research

Filling in the Tree: BYU's Record Linking Lab

By Caleb Williams
August 12, 2020 12:00 AM
AUGUST 12, 2020
3 Min Read
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Spotlights

Norwegian newspaper features FHSS family history intern Annie Smith

By BYU College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
June 17, 2019 12:00 AM
JUNE 17, 2019
2 Min Read
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