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For Paige Crosland Anderson—mother of four daughters—art is not only a profession but a way to connect with her family and her divine identity. In this new Y Magazine podcast episode, Anderson shares how her understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and our divine creativity weaves itself through her abstract art. Subscribe to future episodes at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. And, if you’re already a listener, please take this quick survey. |
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A new study, led by geology professor Greg Carling, reveals alarming details about the particulate matter—especially barium and copper—released into the air when fireworks explode. Carling’s research notes that the largest contributors of particulate matter along the Wasatch Front are mineral dust, winter inversion, and Utah’s beloved fireworks. Learn more about how dazzling holiday displays bring airborne danger. |
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Since the 1960s US engineering students have been crafting concrete canoes for a competitive race, testing their engineering prowess. This year, BYU hosted America’s Cup of Civil Engineering at Utah Lake, an event attended by faculty and students from 50 institutions. Get more of the story and check out the video.
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Rooted in her rich Lumbee and Navajo heritage, BYU student Naloni Felix (second from left) is working to improve how Native American history and culture is represented in schools. In addition to her work as an intern with the BYU ARTS Partnership Native American Curriculum Initiative, Felix has presented her work to policymakers at the Utah State Capitol multiple times. Watch the video and read the article. |
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“I couldn’t control the fall 100 percent, but I could control how I responded. I could control being in the moment, being present, making decisions,” said Kenneth Rooks after turning a fall into victory during the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championship. He says his belief in God and personal determination were key factors in his comeback. In a more recent steeplechase, Rooks qualified for this summer’s Olympics, putting his name on this list of the nine athletes with BYU ties who will compete in Paris. |
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After a historic first win at the Spaceport America Cup in 2023, BYU’s rocketry team clinched three awards this year. Their Utah-inspired rocket, named Alta, won first place in the payload challenge, and the team took second in the 10,000-feet commercial rockets category. In the competition against 150 teams from 20 countries, they also won for the best team video. |
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Rising costs, relevance, and “the very definition of moral character” are challenges facing the nation’s higher-education establishment, according to this recent Deseret News opinion piece coauthored by CES commissioner Clark G. Gilbert, BYU–Idaho president Alvin F. Meredith III, and BYU president C. Shane Reese. In this climate many parents, students, and employers are looking for academic institutions to better reflect the needs and values of their communities. Learn how a CES-based education fares in a world where many have begun to question the value of college attendance. |
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Today many pioneering companies are trying to navigate the uncharted world of generative AI. Professors at the BYU Marriott School of Business, ASU, and the University of Duisberg-Essen have created the GenAI Governance Framework, the first-ever guide for organizations to manage the risks of AI and use AI responsibly and effectively. Learn more about their strategies. |
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