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BYU student gives back through science and service

April 15, 2025 03:03 PM
Israel Davila Aleman always dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player. As an immigrant from Peru, his passion for the game went beyond a hobby — he considered it a core part of his identity. However, when Davila enrolled at BYU, he discovered a new dream: the chance to make a difference in the lives of immigrants like himself and his family.
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Jake Loutensock: Living the Healer's art beyond the classroom

April 14, 2025 08:28 PM
How a graduating student's education and experiences in the BYU Nursing program prepared him to be "in the right place at the right time."
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Rearranging Matter with Light: Graduate Student Siavash Ghormish featured in Physics Journal

April 14, 2025 02:02 PM
BYU graduate student Siavash Mirzaei-Ghormish is having his research highlighted in the journal APS Physical Review Applied. His and Dr. Camacho’s paper, “Nonlinear Optical Binding”, presents a theory of optical binding that incorporates nonlinear optical interactions.
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‘I was that kid’: How one BYU graduate is giving back

April 14, 2025 05:05 AM
Growing up in poverty, Nay Robinson never saw herself as a college student. Now, as a BYU graduate, she’s on a mission to open doors for the next generation.
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BYU animation, AdLab students shine once again at Student Emmys

April 08, 2025 10:11 AM
Students take top national honors in animation and commercial categories at the 44th College Television Awards
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BYU professional programs land high marks, engineering makes big jump in U.S. News grad ranks

April 08, 2025 08:06 AM
BYU’s law and business programs remained highly ranked in the 2025 U.S. News Best Graduate School Rankings released today, while BYU’s engineering graduate programs made major jumps over previous marks.
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This is Ra Power

April 07, 2025 03:00 PM
When you're working on a remote construction site in the blazing summer heat or the dead of winter, access to electricity isn’t just convenient—it’s essential. But what happens when you're miles from the nearest power grid? This is a reality for many professionals, and can greatly hinder efficiency, when they are unable to power their tools, complete paperwork, or have a climate controlled space for extreme weather.
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BYU landscaping students dig their way to 10th national championship

April 03, 2025 10:31 AM
BYU’s landscaping team is the best in the field, literally. While most national championships are won on the court or the gridiron, this one was claimed with pruned shrubs, expertly placed pavers, and top-tier irrigation systems.
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Devotional: "The hand of God in your life"

April 01, 2025 10:31 PM
In her devotional address on Tuesday at the BYU Marriott Center, Bell taught how to recognize God’s hand in your life.
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Cougar Query: Teresa Bell

March 31, 2025 10:05 PM
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life.
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AIChE hosts the world's only Safety and Ethics Conference

March 31, 2025 04:21 PM
Coming into its fourth year, the student-led conference prioritizes BYU values in addition to traditional engineering standards.
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Sam Craven Takes Home Top Prize at BYU 3 Minute Thesis

March 26, 2025 01:57 PM
Congratulations to Sam Craven, an Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate student, for taking first place in the BYU 3 Minute Thesis competition! After winning both the Department and College-level competitions, Craven claimed the top prize at the University level.
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