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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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Lessons in Culture

By Emily Walker
February 19, 2026 03:00 PM
Ellie Saunders’s summer in Germany gave her a new perspective on community, culture, and the power that language has to bring people together.
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A New Perspective on Editing and Publishing

By Emily Walker
February 17, 2026 03:00 PM
Two BYU Linguistics professors published their research on the history and future of editing and publishing programs worldwide.
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Inside BYU’s French House

By Emma Lindorf
February 16, 2026 12:00 PM
It may seem intimidating to live in an apartment where the only language you’re allowed to speak is French, but for some BYU students, it is an enriching opportunity.
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Creating Space for LDS Philosophy

By Emma Lindorf
February 12, 2026 03:00 PM
For Associate Professor Katharina Paxman, the relationship between philosophy and faith is fueling her work on the LDS Philosophy Project.
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Award-Winning Mentorship

By Emily Walker
February 11, 2026 09:00 AM
Professor Teresa Bell was recognized for her work with German teaching majors at BYU.
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When Nature Gladdens the Heart

By Kayla Muh
January 29, 2026 03:00 PM
Dr. Heidi Lawrence discovered that the healing effects of nature aren’t just a feeling; they’re real. Her book explores how nature uplifts us both in literature and in life.
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