Department News
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Office Hours: Brett Scharffs
Brett Scharffs, Rex E. Lee Chair and professor of law, has traveled to nearly every part of the world. His skillfully decorated office in the Clark Building reflects his travels.
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BYU to house Orrin G. Hatch papers collection
Brigham Young University will acquire the Orrin G. Hatch Papers Collection, donated by the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation. The archive includes more than 2,000 boxes of legislative records, personal papers and documents from the 42-year Senate career of one of BYU’s most distinguished alumni.
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Dr. Phil Lundrigan receives NSF Career Grant
Dr. Phil Lundrigan has secured the National Science Foundation’s coveted CAREER Award, a five year grant reserved for the nation’s most promising early career faculty.
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Doin’ the plan: Trusting in God’s love and help
Amy Jex, an associate professor in the Department of Dance, delivered the devotional address on Tuesday morning at the Marriott Center. Her remarks focused on the love and divine help that God offers His children as they navigate mortal life.
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Photographic memory: BYU boasts nation's top student photographer for third year in a row
One of BYU’s very own is the best student photographer in all the land. Information systems student Matthew Norton was just named the Student Photographer of the Year by the University Photographer’s Association of America.
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Cougar Query: Amy Jex
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life.
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Forum: Faith and flourishing in your life and work
Paul Lambert, the religion initiative director at the Wheatley Institute, shared in a BYU forum address how faith in Jesus Christ is more than just a personal foundation. It’s also a powerful force for good in the world around us.
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Cougar Query: Paul Lambert
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life.
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From Campus to Kayaks: BYU students teach local school children about Utah wetlands
Recognizing the wetland treasure of the Provo River Delta and hoping to share it with the rising generation, recent BYU graduate Josh Hammari developed a two-day camp to inspire wonder and environmental stewardship in 8-12 year olds.
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Office Hours: Joseph Darowski
When students step into Joseph Darowski’s office, the first thing they notice are shelves lined with comic books. Iconic characters like Batman, Superman, the Flash and Wonder Woman fill the space with vibrant color and nostalgia. For Darowski—an English professor—these superheroes and stories are central to his academic research.
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New Chairs Announced for Departments of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
The Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering recently announced the appointment of Dr. Brian D. Jensen and Dr. Michael Miles as chairs of the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering, respectively. Their terms began July 1, 2025.
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Want to thrive in your 30s? BYU study says education and service in your 20s are key
New BYU research shows that hitting the books and helping others in your 20s leads to a happier, more regret-free life in your 30s.
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