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09/06/2024

Beginning Oct. 7, American Airlines will offer flights from the Provo Municipal Airport to two major city airports that connect internationally. By Emily May.

https://universe.byu.edu/metro/provo-airport-welcomes-american-airlines-international-flights

Beginning Oct. 7, American Airlines will offer flights from the Provo Municipal Airport to two major city airports that connect internationally.

09/06/2024

As BYU approaches the second half of its second century, preparations to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2025 are underway. By Amy Ortiz.

https://universe.byu.edu/campus/byu-looks-forward-to-sesquicentennial-anniversary

As BYU approaches the second half of its second century, preparations to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2025 are underway.

09/05/2024

BYU President C. Shane Reese sent an early morning email update to members of the campus community on Sept. 5 regarding the future BYU medical school. By Dara Layton.

https://universe.byu.edu/president-reese-releases-updates-on-new-byu-medical-school

BYU President C. Shane Reese sent an early morning email update to members of the campus community on Sept. 5 regarding the future BYU medical school.

09/05/2024

BYU researchers in the Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences recently discovered a new type of grass that can survive drought conditions. By Payton Pingree.

https://universe.byu.edu/campus/byu-researchers-make-advancements-with-drought-resistant-grass

BYU researchers in the Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences recently discovered a new type of grass that can survive drought conditions.

09/04/2024

A group of 34 BYU students, two professors and their spouses traveled across different parts of France, England and Italy as part of the Global Faith, Belonging and the Media summer study abroad program. By Amy Ortiz.

https://universe.byu.edu/campus/byu-students-explore-world-religions-and-belonging-abroad

The author of this article participated as a student within the Global Faith, Belonging and the Media study abroad program sponsored by BYU’s School of Communications. She wrote the article as part of her coursework in the program and conducted interviews with her classmates and professors to…

09/04/2024

Whether it’s your first year or your fifth, here is some advice from BYU’s Student Service Association members, as well as other resources to help make the most of your time at BYU. By Kylie Swann.

https://universe.byu.edu/campus/welcome-back-tips-for-a-successful-semester-at-byu

Whether it’s your first year or your fifth, here is some advice from BYU’s Student Service Association members, as well as other resources to help make the most of your time at BYU.

09/04/2024

🎉Welcome back Cougars! Let's get pumped for another cougtastic semester *RRAAAWWWRRR🎉

08/23/2024

Actress Lisa Valentine Clark, from “Once I Was a Beehive” and BYUtv’s “Random Acts,” taught BYU Education Week attendees about the power of creativity in her lecture on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Written by Emily May.

https://universe.byu.edu/campus/education-week-actress-teaches-value-of-creativity-participants-discuss-experiences

Actress Lisa Valentine Clark, from “Once I Was a Beehive” and BYUtv’s “Random Acts,” taught BYU Education Week attendees about the power of creativity in her lecture on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

08/23/2024

BYU religion professor Bryan B. Korth led a heartfelt discussion during his education week class titled “Wayward Family Members: Finding Hope in Jesus Christ and the Father’s Plan for our Children.” Written by Lily Cook.

https://universe.byu.edu/campus/education-week-byu-religion-professor-gives-guidance-to-those-whose-family-members-struggle-with-faith

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BYU religion professor Bryan B. Korth led a heartfelt discussion during his education week class titled “Wayward Family Members: Finding Hope in Jesus Christ and the Father’s Plan for our Children.”

08/22/2024

Hundreds of BYU Education Week attendees gathered at the BYU Marriott Center to hear Young Men General President Steven J. Lund and Young Woman General President Emily Belle Freeman speak on how youth and individuals can use the latest edition of the “For the Strength of Youth” guide to accept Christ’s help and guidance throughout their life. Written by Amy Ortiz.

https://universe.byu.edu/campus/education-week-young-men-and-young-women-general-presidents-speak-on-accepting-christs-help-and-guidance

Hundreds of BYU Education Week attendees gathered at the BYU Marriott Center to hear Young Men General President Steven J. Lund and Young Woman General President Emily Belle Freeman speak on how youth and individuals can use the latest edition of the “For the Strength of Youth” guide to accept.....

08/22/2024

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints updated their General Handbook on August 2024, clarifying policies and adding new sections to guide local leaders in directing Church members. Written by Emily May.

https://universe.byu.edu/metro/church-handbook-updates-concern-transgender-individuals-garments-sealing-policies

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints updated their General Handbook on August 2024, clarifying policies and adding new sections to guide local leaders in directing Church members.

08/21/2024

Gathered inside the Hinckley Center’s assembly hall on Aug. 19, BYU Education Week attendees listened to Carrie Wrigley, therapist and author of “Your Happiness Toolkit,” talk about the role of time and communication in building trust, confidence and emotional safety in relationships. Written by Amy Ortiz.

https://universe.byu.edu/campus/education-week-therapist-carrie-wrigley-teaches-how-to-build-trust-in-relationships

Gathered inside the Hinckley Center’s assembly hall on Aug. 19, BYU Education Week attendees listened to Carrie Wrigley, therapist and author of “Your Happiness Toolkit,” talk about the role of time and communication in building trust, confidence and emotional safety in relationships.

08/21/2024

Crystal Bowman, a licensed marriage and family therapist, taught Education Week attendees how to confront one’s self-critic during her lecture titled “I’m Not Enough: Three Tools to Challenge the Inner Critic.” Written by Emily May.

https://universe.byu.edu/campus/education-week-therapist-presents-tools-to-confront-self-critic

Crystal Bowman, a licensed marriage and family therapist, taught Education Week attendees how to confront one’s self-critic during her lecture titled “I’m Not Enough: Three Tools to Challenge the Inner Critic.”

08/20/2024

Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve delivered a devotional address on Tuesday, Aug. 20 during BYU Education Week, speaking on the importance of having righteous desires. Written by Payton Pingree.

https://universe.byu.edu/campus/elder-neil-l-andersen-invites-members-to-reflect-on-their-righteous-desires

Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve delivered a devotional address on Tuesday, Aug. 20 during BYU Education Week, speaking on the importance of having righteous desires.

08/20/2024

The Primary General Presidency spoke at the Marriott Center on Aug. 19, for BYU’s Education Week in a lecture named “A Little Child Shall Lead Them”: Developing Lifelong Disciples of Jesus Christ. Written by Dylan Eubank.

https://universe.byu.edu/campus/the-primary-general-presidency-speaks-on-how-to-help-children-develop-as-lifelong-disciples-of-jesus-christ

The Primary General Presidency spoke at the Marriott Center on Aug. 19, for BYU’s Education Week in a lecture named “A Little Child Shall Lead Them”: Developing Lifelong Disciples of Jesus Christ.

08/20/2024

The Relief Society General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered a taught a class as part of BYU Education Week on Monday, Aug. 19, at the Marriott Center. They discussed the Relief Society's role in providing both spiritual and temporal aid and relief to women and children throughout the world. Written by Elsa Bray.

https://universe.byu.edu/campus/relief-society-general-presidency-speaks-on-the-power-of-the-organization

The Relief Society General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered a taught a class as part of BYU Education Week on Monday, Aug. 19, at the Marriott Center. They discussed the Relief Society's role in providing both spiritual and temporal aid and relief to women and....

08/16/2024

As the summer term concludes and the fall semester approaches, BYU students face the annual challenge known as “homeless week.” Written by Elsa Bray.

https://universe.byu.edu/metro/provo-housing-gap-leads-to-2-week-homeless-period

As the summer term concludes and the fall semester approaches, BYU students face the annual challenge known as "homeless week."

08/16/2024

On Aug. 18, the Utah Valley Express buses will begin charging riders a regular fare of $2.50, after six years of a zero fare promotion. Written by Payton Pingree.

https://universe.byu.edu/metro/uvx-to-begin-charging-for-bus-rides-byu-students-still-ride-free

On Aug. 18, the Utah Valley Express buses will begin charging riders a regular fare of $2.50, after six years of a zero fare promotion.

08/15/2024

On Thursday, Aug. 1, the Utah Supreme Court upheld a block on a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in Utah. Written by Emily May.

https://universe.byu.edu/metro/utah-supreme-court-blocks-state-wide-abortion-ban-students-respond

On Thursday, Aug. 1, the Utah Supreme Court upheld a block on a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in Utah.

08/15/2024

Provo City Council approved a property tax increase to fund the Provo City Library at Academy Square for the fiscal year 2024-2025 at Provo City Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Written by Dylan Eubank.

https://universe.byu.edu/metro/provo-city-council-approves-property-tax-increase-to-fund-provo-library

Provo City Council approved a property tax increase to fund the Provo City Library at Academy Square for the fiscal year 2024-2025 at Provo City Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

08/13/2024

On August 1, 2024, BYU student Josephina Lealaitafea was crowned Miss Samoa USA after the pageant's 15-year hiatus. Written By Ivette Galvez Laparra.

https://universe.byu.edu/metro/byu-student-is-crowned-miss-samoa-usa

On August 1, 2024, BYU student Josephina Lealaitafea was crowned Miss Samoa USA after the pageant's 15-year hiatus.

08/12/2024

After more than forty years of calling Park City, Utah, home, the Sundance Institute is currently considering other cities across the United States to host the Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027. Written by Emily May.

https://universe.byu.edu/sundance-film-festival-may-leave-park-city

After more than forty years of calling Park City, Utah, home, the Sundance Institute is currently considering other cities across the United States to host the Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027.

08/09/2024

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints adjusted the age ranges for young single adults and single adults on July 18, 2024. Written by Dylan Eubank.

https://universe.byu.edu/metro/church-of-jesus-christ-announces-change-to-ysa-age-range-students-react

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints adjusted the age ranges for young single adults and single adults on July 18, 2024.

08/08/2024

According to recent research, Vineyard, Utah has the fastest growing housing market and is the fastest growing suburb in the United States with a 7,054% increase in population between 2013 and 2022. Written by Emily May.

https://universe.byu.edu/metro/vineyard-named-fastest-growing-suburb-in-us

According to recent research, Vineyard, Utah has the fastest growing housing market and is the fastest growing suburb in the United States with a 7,054% increase in population between 2013 and 2022.

08/07/2024

A team of researchers in BYU’s Department of Chemical Engineering recently discovered a new way to design nuclear power structures using artificial intelligence. Written by Payton Pingree.

https://universe.byu.edu/campus/byu-researchers-solve-nuclear-power-problems-with-ai

A team of researchers in BYU’s Department of Chemical Engineering recently discovered a new way to design nuclear power structures using artificial intelligence.

08/06/2024

Darron Billeter, an associate professor within the BYU Marriott School of Business, taught students the importance of learning of the Savior in his devotional address on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Written by Emily May.

https://universe.byu.edu/campus/byu-business-professor-invites-students-to-learn-of-christ

08/05/2024

Downtown Provo recently welcomed a new store for visitors to develop their film and photography skills. Written by Emily May.

https://universe.byu.edu/metro/the-find-lab-promotes-film-photography-education-in-provo

Downtown Provo recently welcomed a new store for visitors to develop their film and photography skills.

08/05/2024

Vice President and likely Democratic Party presidential nominee Kamala Harris made her TikTok debut on Friday, July 26. Written By Payton Pingree.

https://universe.byu.edu/metro/kamala-harris-joins-tiktok-what-does-gen-z-think

Vice President and likely Democratic Party presidential nominee Kamala Harris made her TikTok debut on Friday, July 26.

08/05/2024

Courtney Wayment is on her way to the finals 👏

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08/05/2024

On July 1, 2024, Utah State Legislature implemented a new law against road rage driving in the state of Utah. This law will take away drivers’ vehicles and enforce drivers to pay high fees if convicted of road rage. Written By Emmeline Blythe.

https://universe.byu.edu/2024/07/31/new-utah-road-rage-law-targets-aggravated-drivers/

On July 1, 2024, Utah State Legislature implemented a new law against road rage driving in the state of Utah. This law will take away drivers’ vehicles and enforce drivers to pay high fees if convicted of road rage.