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Movies & Television

BYUtv supervising producer shares faith journey through Hollywood, motherhood

By Jessica Spencer
May 14, 2024 12:00 AM
On September 11, 2001, Melissa Puente found herself walking uptown with hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers after watching the second plane crash into the World Trade Center. Everyone was silent.
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Campus News

BYU advertising students win Coca-Cola Refreshing Films competition, shine spotlight on Deaf community

By Jessica Spencer
April 27, 2024 12:00 AM
BYU advertising students recently won the Coca-Cola Refreshing Films competition with a 20-second branded spot titled “Signs of Friendship.”
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Campus Events

Elder Gerrit W. Gong invites graduates to become their “best BYU selves”

By Jessica Spencer
April 26, 2024 12:00 AM
Thousands of BYU graduates and their loved ones filed into the Marriott Center Thursday to honor the graduates’ hard work.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Church leaders address youth, focus on covenants in evening session of general conference

By Jessica Spencer
April 07, 2024 12:00 AM
Thousands gathered at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on the evening of Saturday, April 6, to listen to religious leaders speak at the 194th Annual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Campus Events

Interfaith academic conference about 'The Chosen' comes to BYU

By Jessica Spencer
March 26, 2024 12:00 AM
Scholars from all over the country gathered at BYU from March 14-15 to present research on the American Christian TV series 'The Chosen.'
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Devotionals and Forums

Steven J. Hafen teaches lasting personal peace is found through Christ’s Atonement

By Jessica Spencer
March 13, 2024 12:00 AM
BYU’s administrative vice president and chief financial officer Steven J. Hafen addressed BYU students at a March 12 devotional, sharing how Christ’s Atonement provides peace as Latter-day Saints keep their covenants.
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Campus

BYU’s marriage prep course helps students navigate dating pressures

By Jessica Spencer
February 06, 2024 12:00 AM
BYU's marriage preparation course equips students with necessary skills to build successful relationships, no matter their relationship status.
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Belonging

BYU English Language Center impacts students from around the world

By Jessica Spencer
February 05, 2024 12:00 AM
The BYU English Language Center helps students from all over the world improve their English language skills, while giving BYU students the opportunity to teach English.
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Campus Events

Women's rights author and activist encourages BYU to support Afghan students, refugees

By Jessica Spencer
February 05, 2024 12:00 AM
Women’s rights activist and writer Homeira Qaderi spoke at the BYU Kennedy Center on Jan. 31, focusing her remarks on the struggles of Afghan women and inviting the BYU community to support Afghan refugees.
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