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Where “Bonjour!” Meets “Hi!”

July 22, 2024 03:00 PM
French Canada may not have the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre, but it boasts an entirely unique French cultural and linguistic identity.
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Balancing the Mortal and Spiritual

July 22, 2024 12:00 PM
Professor Michelle James has been developing her relationship with Christ for decades—and it all started with a nun’s simple testimony.
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The Forgotten Contents of Box 13

July 22, 2024 12:00 PM
HUM Grant researcher Elliana Shillig uncovers the lost work of a Portuguese activist.
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Teachers Wanted—No Experience Needed

July 12, 2024 03:00 PM
Matt and Judy Batschi spent three years teaching English in China. Now out of the classroom, they use their experiences to help future teachers.
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When the East Meets the West

July 12, 2024 12:00 PM
Professor David Honey’s latest book shares intriguing connections between Eastern and Western scholars.
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What God’s Existence “Hinges” On

July 11, 2024 03:00 PM
Can a belief in God be factual? HUM Grant researcher Jackson Hawkins says it can’t—but it doesn’t need to be.
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Mastering the Classics

July 05, 2024 09:00 AM
Classical Studies students put their knowledge of Latin and Greek to the test—literally.
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Meet the Kennedy Center’s Newest Coordinators

June 25, 2024 12:00 PM
Africana Studies and Global Women’s Studies receive new faculty coordinators—and they both come from the College of Humanities.
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No Classroom, No Problem

June 18, 2024 12:00 PM
Professor Donald Parry reimagines Learning Suite to develop a program for teaching biblical Hebrew—completely online.
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How Mobility Empowers

June 17, 2024 03:00 PM
What do disabled characters look like in Chinese media? Professor Steve Riep spent years researching the answer to that question—here’s a glimpse of what he found.
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Bringing Color to Ancient Korea

June 12, 2024 03:00 PM
Professor Richard McBride helps readers of his new book explore the influence of ancient Korea.
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One Major, Many Paths

June 12, 2024 12:00 PM
What are the best jobs for a TESOL graduate? College alumni give insight into a variety of rewarding and practical career paths.
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LASER-Focused Language Learning

June 05, 2024 12:00 PM
Professor Troy Cox’s new tool helps foreign language students decide what class they should take.
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Bob Hudson: New French & Italian Department Chair

May 29, 2024 03:00 PM
Professor Daryl Lee completes his service as the French & Italian Department chair this summer.
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A World of Language

May 24, 2024 03:00 PM
BYU undergraduate explores the Russian-speaking world—starting with Ukraine.
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By Students, For Students

May 23, 2024 09:17 AM
From classes on craft to networking opportunities, the English department’s YA writing conference has something for every student.
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A Memorial for Those That Mourn

May 17, 2024 09:00 AM
130 years ago, a pioneer woman lost two of her children. Now, two BYU students are working to create a memorial park for women like her.
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Printed History

May 16, 2024 03:00 PM
German Expressionists depict the harsh realities of life in World War I–era Germany through the MOA’s new exhibit Reconciliation.
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