Department News
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Top 10 BYU stories of 2024: BYU's new school of medicine, impressive national rankings and LEGOs
A lot of news happens on BYU's campus in the course of a year. Some of that news will change the shape of BYU forever, such as the announcement of the new school of medicine, while some of that news connects research with current trends (AI anyone?). And some of that news simply brings joy, such as the library's record-smashing LEGO exhibit and an expanded Creamery on Ninth.
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Art and faith: How a BYU professor connects design to the divine
Elliott Wise, a BYU art history professor, strongly believes in the power of symbolism and art — and their deep connection to one's faith — whether expressed through a Nativity set or a painting of the Savior.
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Winter 2025 devotional and forum schedule
Plan to join students and employees each Tuesday at 11:05 a.m. in the Marriott Center for a truly unique experience as the campus gathers to receive spiritual and temporal edification.
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New Year, New Semester: Engineering programs provide classes focused on real-world impact
With the next semester right around the corner, registering engineering students have diverse options of classes to take.
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Devotional: Finding peace amidst uncertainty
Sister J. Anette Dennis, the First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered Tuesday’s devotional address, focusing on the profound peace and strength that faith in Jesus Christ can bring amidst uncertainty and chaos.
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Out-Engineering Social Engineers
With new projects and innovative minds each year, BYU Capstone always promises to bring original ideas to the worlds of engineering and cybersecurity. One promising project this year is exploring a field of cybersecurity called social engineering.
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Building engineers of the future: experienced mentors teach students about real-world engineering
Engineering professionals from diverse fields and experiences gathered with BYU engineering students to share their wisdom as a part of the annual Student Innovator of the Year (SIOY) competition and BYU Engineering Together (BE Together) initiatives.
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Save your tears for another day — BYU researchers can use them to detect disease
It’s been said that angry tears are salty and happy tears are sweet. Whether or not that’s actually the case, it is true that not all tears are the same. Tears from chopping an onion are different from those shed from pain – like stepping on a Lego in the middle of the night — as are those special basal tears that keep eyes moist all day. Each type of tear carries unique proteins that reveal insights into health.
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Two students at the heart of BYU's Fiesta, Luau feel joy in sharing their unique heritage, traditions and stories
'I learned I need to love the participants and see them as Christ would'
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Devotional: Becoming His peculiar treasure
“He [God] sees more than we can see. He promises that keeping the commandments brings happiness in this life and in the world to come,” taught Elder Anthony D. Perkins, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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With Gratitude to Mitch Burnett
As his time at BYU comes to a close, Mitchell Burnett has been recognized for his work as ALPACA Lead Project Engineer. He has made a difference with instrumental technical accomplishments, student mentorship, and excellent collaboration with the faculty of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Burnett has devoted 6 years of diligent efforts to BYU as a full-time research faculty member and has made an incredible impact on the department.
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BYU study shows that even one act of kindness per week improves wellbeing for individuals, communities
Have you felt uplifted through a simple smile, help with a task or a positive interchange with someone — even a stranger? Kindness works both ways. A new study conducted by BYU researcher Julianne Holt-Lunstad finds that offering a single act of kindness each week reduced loneliness, social isolation and social anxiety, and promoted neighborhood relationships.
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