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Scholars, Students, and Ancient Scrolls

By Emily Walker
April 17, 2026 12:00 PM
Ancient scrolls have been buried in Pompeii for thousands of years. Today, these texts are brought to life at BYU.
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Your Companion for Biblical Hebrew Study

By Kayla Muh
April 16, 2026 03:00 PM
BYU professor Donald Parry designed a revolutionary tool that redefines Hebrew language study for students worldwide.
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Giving Voice to Native Stories

Chantelle LaFrance
By Chantelle LaFrance
April 14, 2026 12:00 PM
Combining Indigenous studies with poetry readings, a HUM Grant recipient organized two extraordinary nights of community connection.
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The Reality of Roblox

By Emily Walker
April 08, 2026 09:00 AM
Virtual worlds and online gaming are quickly becoming a case study in human culture.
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Competing Against the Clock

By Kayla Muh
April 06, 2026 12:00 PM
Six graduate students took the stage, each with just three minutes to present their research during a College-wide competition.
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The King of the Horror Paperback

By Emma Lindorf
April 03, 2026 09:00 AM
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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Interpreting in Real Time

By Emma Lindorf
April 01, 2026 09:00 AM
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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A Celebration of Slavic Culture

By Emily Walker
March 24, 2026 09:00 AM
Maslenitsa is more than just a holiday—it’s a welcoming of warmth and hope into the spring season.
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Silence When Seeking Revelation

By Kayla Muh
March 23, 2026 09:00 AM
Matthew Wickman explores how the Book of Mormon may answer why it sometimes feels like God is silent—and what that silence could mean.
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Building Bridges Through Laughter

By Kayla Muh
March 20, 2026 09:00 AM
Japanese Professor Steve Moody’s book examines what happens when humor enters the conversation.
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Addressing Ethics in AI

By Emily Walker
March 19, 2026 09:00 AM
As the AI boom impacts education in monumental ways, educators must place increased emphasis on teaching ethics and digital literacy.
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Bringing the International Cinema to Life

By Emma Lindorf
March 13, 2026 09:00 AM
The International Cinema is a unique feature of BYU’s campus; here’s a look at what goes on behind the scenes.
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Unconscious Longings

By Briana Wright
March 12, 2026 12:00 PM
What happens when trauma and nostalgia meet? Associate Professor Trent Hickman believes they shape our memories, and in turn, our identity.
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A Day in the Life of a German Chocolatier

By Sarah Griffin
March 04, 2026 09:00 AM
Two BYU undergrads and their mastery of the German language were put to the test at the Halloren Chocolate Factory in Germany.
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Finding Connection in Brazil

By Emma Lindorf
March 03, 2026 09:00 AM
Making the split-second decision to apply to an internship in Brazil led Eliza Hobbs to a unique experiential learning opportunity.
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Answering Age-Old Questions with Faith

By Kayla Muh
February 24, 2026 09:00 AM
A Latter-day Saint understanding of pre- and postmortality may be the answer to centuries of philosophical debate.
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A Revamp in Research

By Emily Walker
February 23, 2026 09:00 AM
A new linguistics class offers undergraduates the chance to assist in faculty-mentored research projects while earning course credit.
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Immersed in Español

By Emma Lindorf
February 20, 2026 12:00 PM
What makes BYU’s study abroad program in Mérida, México, unique? Students are provided with a fully immersive experience—eating, sleeping, and breathing Spanish.
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