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Forget house calls—try mountain calls at 13,000 feet. That’s the challenge facing critical healthcare providers in the Garwhal Himalayas, where more than two million Hindus make an annual pilgrimage. In this episode of the Y Magazine podcast, Craig Nuttall, a BYU nursing professor and emergency nurse practitioner, shares his experience in founding the Mountain People Project. This episode is based on the Y Magazine article “Healing in High Places.” |
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“It’s as if we have 40 first-round draft picks,” says the founding dean of the BYU School of Medicine, Dr. Mark Ott. BYU is starting a school of medicine to train new physicians during an accelerating national doctor shortage, but there is no scarcity in the number of enthusiastic healthcare professionals ready to help the school get off the ground. Read about the wealth of support and enthusiasm, the school’s first three employees, and the immense amount of work that is now underway. |
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Maybe you’ve heard it in a sacrament meeting talk or following a polite knock at your door—the pleasant, gentle, reverent cadence of a missionary speaking. “Missionary voice”—often described as having long and frequent pauses and a pitch that lifts at the end of each sentence—caught the interest of Joshua Stevenson, a former BYU linguistics student. Watch or read more. |
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BYU president C. Shane Reese and other campus leaders took to the skies last week with Army ROTC cadets, boarding a Black Hawk helicopter for a training exercise. They flew over the Provo campus and Y Mountain as part of a two-day program designed to sharpen cadets’ military skills. When addressing the cadets and Utah National Guard, Reese said, “We are grateful for your willingness to stand tall and defend our constitution. We are so grateful for your service, and we are grateful, as a campus community, for all that you do for this amazing country, the United States of America.” Observe the president’s flight in this short video. |
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“Hach, Hach, Moses!” Having moved to a reservation with his family, Terry Goedel was 14 when he first heard his mother speak her native Lushootseed tongue. Goedel, who initially felt disconnected from his roots, later found a passion for hoop dancing and embraced his Native American heritage. Read how this BYU grad now travels the world encouraging others to explore their heritage and find themselves. |
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Recently named both national and Big 12 player of the week, junior forward Richie Saunders has been key to the BYU men’s basketball team’s success, including this week’s grueling double overtime win over Iowa State. Take a look at his BYU origins—attending games with his grandfather—and hear his creed, words that shape both his athletic and personal life. Watch this video to learn how hard work, including 5 a.m. drills, helped Saunders achieve his goal of playing for the Cougars. BYU will host Utah this Saturday at 8 p.m. on ESPNU. |
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A BYU professor and students recently built a hydroponics greenhouse for Provo’s Food and Care Coalition, allowing it to grow fresh produce year-round. This effort fills the winter food gap and provides a sustainable solution to food insecurity—all while students gain hands-on experience in hydroponics and community service. Read the story and watch the video. |
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BYU public relations grad Colin Wylie built a miniature LEGO brick replica of a giving machine to spread awareness in Columbus, Ohio, about the Church’s seasonal Light the World campaign. Read how Wylie encourages students and young alumni to actively seek opportunities to use their skills to bless others in their communities. |
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