BYU researchers recently compared alcohol-free and alcohol-based hand sanitizers for wiping out the COVID-19 virus on surfaces. “Our results indicate that alcohol-free hand sanitizer works just as well,” says BYU graduate student Benjamin Ogilvie, who conceived the idea for the new study published in The Journal of Hospital Infection. See news coverage in Fast Company, Daily Mail, KSL News, or Deseret News.

BYU Young Ambassadors combine powerful vocals with contemporary dance in their latest music video, “You Say,” providing a message of hope as tumultuous 2020 comes to a close. Don’t miss their performance of Lauren Daigle’s Grammy Award–winning song.

This holiday season BYU president Kevin J Worthen reminds all that a great way to show love and compassion to others is to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing masks, maintaining a safe social distance, and limiting social gatherings.

Discouraged by the pandemic, work-from-home adjustments, or an impossible holiday to-do list? Join BYU Noteworthy as the singers bring some peace to this harried holiday season with their version of “The First Noel,” performed in the ballroom of the restored Brigham Young Academy Building.

Kiran Kota, president of the India chapter of the BYU Management Society, is on a mission to eradicate poverty among chapter and Church members in India. He and his chapter have organized 35 webinars with top-tier presenters from around the globe, enhancing employment opportunities, education, and family life for thousands of participants.

Award-winning violinist and YouTube star Lindsey Stirling returned to the state of her alma mater—she’s a proud BYU grad, class of 2015—to film this heavenly rendition of “Angels We Have Heard on High.”

If you have severe asthma, pulmonary conditions, or are immunocompromised, you may want to avoid the Aloha State. See what geologists from BYU and microbiologists from National Jewish Health in Denver are learning as they explore why the infection rate from nontuberculous mycobacteria is more than four times higher on the Hawaiian islands than on the mainland.

Before the game was even official, BYU’s equipment truck hit the road, headed to Conway, South Carolina, on faith and fuel. Many Cougar fans tracked the trip on Twitter, hoping that the game-time goods would arrive in time for a last-minute contest with Coastal Carolina. Get to know Hal and Fili, the behind-the-scenes equipment heroes. Up next: the Cougars will bring out the all-black uniforms for a home game this Saturday against San Diego State.

“The guy next to me . . . spoke in a thick Australian accent, and I noted (with a hint of jealousy) that all the girls took notice.” Adjusting to campus after a full-time mission can be an adventure. Read alumni tales of making the transition from missionary to student.

The pandemic has taken a nearly $20 million financial toll on BYU’s athletics program, according to athletic director Tom Holmoe. Watch his state-of-Cougar-Nation video to learn how you can help.

Grammy Award–winning contemporary Christian artist Lauren Daigle paid homage to her Louisiana roots as she headlined BYUtv’s annual Christmas Under the Stars. Enjoy her jazz-style renditions of Christmas classics including “What Child Is This?,” “White Christmas,” and “O Holy Night.” Then check out all of the other programs BYUtv has lined up for the holiday season.