Emma Lindorf
Humanities Communications Writer
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Creating Community Through the Written Word
What do writings like Jane Austen’s novels and letters have in common with YA literature? Two 2026 Education Week lectures offered a possible answer.
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Enter to Learn, Stay to Serve
Although Tiffany Wixom originally came to BYU as a student, she has stayed on campus to fulfill her dream position at BYU’s Museum of Art.
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A Symposium to Remember
The annual Humanities Student Symposium gathers students from majors across campus to present their research on topics ranging from Henri Mattisse to Taylor Swift.
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Age-Old Friendships
BYU students traveled to France to befriend older individuals who face isolation, forming meaningful relationships and honing their language skills in the process.
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Curating Human Unity
When tasked with curating a new art exhibit for the Humanities Center, BYU students Allie Sena and Natalie Rasmussen looked to the Garden of Eden for inspiration.
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The Doorway to Paradise
Castings of the famous Gates of Paradise are on display at the MOA, and Associate Professor Elliott Wise described their story and symbolism in a recent lecture.
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The King of the Horror Paperback
Stephen King’s success is intrinsically linked with the rise of mass market paperbacks—Professor Carl Sederholm explained why during his P. A. Christensen lecture.
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Italian in Action
Need advice pertaining to your language degree? These four BYU Italian alumni shared their perspectives and counsel for current language students.
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Interpreting in Real Time
By taking an opportunity to interpret from Portuguese to English, students got a firsthand taste of what real-world translation demands.
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