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The Humanity Behind Health

By Emily Walker
April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
Lilia Bowers went to Latvia to study life expectancy, but in the process, she also learned about life itself.
4 Min Read
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Finding Meaning in the Museum

By Emily Walker
April 24, 2026 09:00 AM
Within the walls of the Springville Art Museum, interns learn lessons as timeless as the art displayed inside.
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Telling the Story Wrong

Chantelle LaFrance
By Chantelle LaFrance
April 21, 2026 12:00 PM
Associate Professor Cindy Brewer challenged a storyteller’s right to recount history as she explored the question “Whose story is this, anyway?”
4 Min Read
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True Awe in Art

By Emily Walker
April 20, 2026 12:00 PM
To study art is to look beyond what’s in the frame and understand the framework of the artist.
3 Min Read
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Scholars, Students, and Ancient Scrolls

By Emily Walker
April 17, 2026 12:00 PM
Ancient scrolls have been buried in Herculaneum for thousands of years. Today, these texts are brought to life at BYU.
3 Min Read
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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.
3 Min Read
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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.
3 Min Read
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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.
2 Min Read
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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.
4 Min Read
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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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Christine Hale

Adjunct Faculty
Art History

Comparative Arts & Letters

christinehale@byu.edu
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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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