A day after a tragic incident at BYU, the campus community gathered to hear words of comfort and hope. "Such events try our hearts and stretch our souls," said President Kevin J Worthen. "They should also cause us to be more aware of, and more caring for, the well-being of every individual in our community." In Elder David A. Bednar's address, he shared that he had been thinking about and praying for everyone at BYU. He then spoke on service and finding the eternal source of true joy, Jesus Christ. Read a devotional summary, watch a highlight on service, or stream the full devotional.

17,000 donors. 27 months of construction. 3 months of operation (and counting). On Dec. 4, 2018, Elder David A. Bednar dedicated BYU's newest campus buildings, the Engineering Building (EB) and the Engineering Research Lab (ERL). Watch the dedication or take a look inside the new labs and study spaces.

Fifty-four kills propelled the No. 4 seed women's volleyball team (29-1) to a sweep of in-state rival Utah in the second round of the NCAA tourney. View a photo essay or video highlights of the victory. Next up: the Cougars host the next round of the NCAA regional, first facing Florida Friday at 4:30 (MT) in the Smith Fieldhouse. Be there or watch on ESPNU.

With trillions of inhabitants—from model citizens to malcontents—the gut microbiome affects health more than scientists ever imagined. Learn how the city of microorganisms living inside you might hold the keys to curing depression, obesity, autism, diabetes, and Parkinson’s.

BYU cross country left the NCAA National Championships with a men’s second-place finish (best in BYU history), a women's seventh-place finish (read Erika Birk-Jarvis's inspiring comeback story), and six All-American athletes. Read all about the records and other results.

Sharon Eubank, BYU grad and president of LDS Charities, talks about service and the bright-red giving machines available in five cities as part of this year's #LighttheWorld campaign. Earlier this year she spoke at BYU, with a reminder that "You Are the Gift."

Two BYU-inspired playhouses were designed, built, decorated, and donated by employees of BYU and were auctioned off Nov. 27 to help raise money for patients at Primary Children’s Hospital. If you like Cosmo's pad, go see Kalani's Surf Shack.

Imagine: No more biopsies. No more spinal taps. With help from BYU chem professor Ryan Kelly, cancer patients may eventually be able to take a simple blood test to diagnose, monitor, and tailor appropriate therapies.

Dance professor Kate Monson's short documentary explores the identity crisis a professional dancer can feel when age and injury appear on life's stage.

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