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Campus

BYU student becomes BYU by creating inclusion, bringing communities together

By Rachel Ravsten
April 10, 2025 07:20 PM
Gabby Tillotson began her BYU career in 2021 at the Brigham Young University campus in Hawaii. Feeling alone and isolated during her first year at college, Tillotson was desperate for change.
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BYU contributes to one student's growth in faith, identity, learning

Jaecie Stilovich
By Jaecie Stilovich
April 02, 2025 12:53 PM
At BYU — a university rooted in both spiritual and academic learning — student Adilyn Dababneh has been able to fully embrace her faith.
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Jasmine Torres’ journey to becoming BYU

Brooke Christensen
By Brooke Christensen
March 31, 2025 11:47 AM
Jasmine Torres, a third-year Brigham Young University student, took a life-changing step at just 11 years old when she chose to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Campus

BYU student finds meaning, fulfillment through Y-Serve

Annabelle Jones
By Annabelle Jones
March 28, 2025 10:14 AM
One BYU student is embracing the spirit of service and finding fulfillment from inside the heart of BYU’s Y-Serve.
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BYU student demonstrates life of service, kindness at BYU

Rory Hill
By Rory Hill
March 27, 2025 10:05 AM
Matthew Williams stood at the edge of the pond on BYU’s campus, tossing small handfuls of food to the eager ducks paddling toward him. His wife laughed as one particularly bold duck waddled right into her hands.
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Becoming BYU: Overcoming isolation to foster a community of belonging

Kiana Aquino
By Kiana Aquino
March 26, 2025 01:31 PM
In the fall of 2022, Whitney Beck was a new freshman at BYU. There are a lot of words people could use to describe the start of their freshman college experience, but Beck’s description was simply, “it sucks.”
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From the lacrosse field to the classroom: Abby Degn's BYU journey of faith, perseverance

By Adri Moon
March 25, 2025 12:57 PM
Snow was falling outside as I walked into the BYU Indoor Practice Facility on an early winter morning. It was just before 7 a.m., and Abby Degn and the rest of the BYU Women’s Lacrosse team were already hard at work practicing for their upcoming game.
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How Rylee Anderson's trust in God led her to BYU

Annie Warner
By Annie Warner
March 21, 2025 10:49 AM
Rylee Anderson knew that she needed to transfer to BYU Provo.
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Beyond the motto: Madi McArthur shows the heart of “Becoming BYU"

Kaleb Davies
By Kaleb Davies
March 20, 2025 11:46 AM
For Madi McArthur, "Becoming BYU" isn’t just a motto — it’s a responsibility that guides her academic and personal journey.
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Ezequiel Costa finds belonging at BYU through public relations, soccer and advocacy

By Ella Habermeyer
March 19, 2025 11:27 AM
When Ezequiel Costa first arrived at Brigham Young University, he said he struggled to find his place. But through his passion for public relations, his love for soccer and his drive to help others feel heard, Costa has carved out a sense of belonging — both for himself and those around him.
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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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BYU at 150: The university prophets have foretold

By Stacia O'Leary
April 16, 2024 12:00 AM
The first song I ever knew all the words to was the BYU Fight Song. I would ask my mom to sing it to me before I went to bed at night. My earliest memories were of watching football games, walking campus, and planning my future as a BYU cougar.
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BYUSA

Sarah Sun, Tala Alnasser announced as newest BYUSA president, executive vice president

By Jackie Durfey
March 01, 2024 12:00 AM
Sarah Sun and Tala Alnasser were announced as the new BYUSA president and executive vice president on Feb. 29.
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Devotionals and Forums

President and Sister Reese invite BYU community to be 'doers of the word,' develop 'eyes to see'

By Emma Butler Price
January 09, 2024 12:00 AM
President and Sister Reese addressed hundreds of BYU students and faculty and welcomed them to a new semester on Tuesday, Jan. 9.
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