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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Utah family shares rich history

Amy Ortiz
By Amy Ortiz
May 22, 2024 12:00 AM
Though people often view early Utah pioneer history as a relic of the past, one Utah family — with early ties to the Manti Utah Temple and Brigham Young Academy — says their history still has profound influence.
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Readers' Forum

Readers' Forum: Shining your light through genealogy

By Universe Contributor
April 12, 2024 12:00 AM
Vincent Van Gogh, one of the greatest artists the world has ever seen, never lived to witness his own impact. During his life, he only sold one piece of artwork because he didn’t believe he was good enough. And now the world knows his name. Why? Because his sister-in-law decided to share his story. A story that not only changed the art world, but the lives of individuals. Van Gogh has inspired millions to chase their dreams.
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Museum & Exhibitions

Five wars, five generations, one Orem family

By Molly Zuniga
April 12, 2024 12:00 AM
Meet Gary Campbell, a father, Vietnam War veteran and volunteer curator. Campbell was born and raised in Orem and signed up for the Marine Corps on his 17th birthday.
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Local

BYU student weaves family history into music education

By Sydni Merrill
March 14, 2024 12:00 AM
Music education major Oscar Safsten is intertwining his Swedish heritage with his BYU education.
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Technology

Rootstech and generative AI

By Lynnette Mcconkie
March 13, 2024 12:00 AM
TheChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintshosted their annual family history research conference.Rootstech2024 welcomed people worldwide to learn how to find connections with their ancestors.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Kristin Chenoweth shares life story, power of family history

Amy Ortiz
By Amy Ortiz
March 06, 2024 12:00 AM
Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth shared her life story at RootsTech, the world’s largest family celebration and discovery event.
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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: RootsTech attendees explore their family trees

By Jaecie Stilovich
March 04, 2024 12:00 AM
RootsTech, an annual genealogical event in Salt Lake City, ran from Thursday, Feb. 29 to Saturday, March 2. Event sponsor FamilySearch showed the Salt Palace Convention Center ahead of guest’s arrival. The world’s largest genealogy conference invites guests to dive into family history through classes, lectures and more.
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Campus Events

BYU prepares to celebrate Día de los Muertos

By Audrey Hill
October 25, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU students, faculty and community are invited to participate in campus Día de los Muertos celebrations with events running from Oct. 25 to Nov. 4.
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Documentary

Voices speaking from the dust: Documenting the lost victims of Auschwitz-Birkenau

By Abigail Westerby
June 15, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU interns in Krakow, Poland assisted the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial in their preservation of the identities of those who lost their lives at Auschwitz.
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Technology

BYU professor works to connect 'entire human family' through genealogy research lab

By Emma Everett
February 27, 2023 12:00 AM
Economics professor Joseph Price said he believes it is possible to love a billion people. He grows that love one day, one handwritten to-do list and one census record at a time.
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Campus Events

Director Jennifer Ortiz highlights diversity in Utah during lecture to BYU students

By Trevor Myers
September 23, 2022 12:00 AM
Jennifer Ortiz, Director of the Utah Division of State History, gave a speech in the Harold B. Lee Library on Sept. 22 as part of the Fernando R. Gomez Latino Lecture Series.
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Religion

Technology impacts family history work

October 12, 2021 12:00 AM
By Jeff Salcedo and Cassidy Wixom
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Featured

BYU library connects ancestors to living descendants in honor of late Pioneer Book store owner

By Lindsey Reese
September 21, 2021 12:00 AM
A BYU librarian and team of student researchers are fulfilling the dying wish of a beloved Provo bookseller by connecting families with their family history archives.
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Technology

BYU tech makes family history more interactive online

By Morgan March
January 16, 2020 12:00 AM
Expansive family history libraries and events like RootsTech are some of the many attractions that bring family history enthusiasts to Utah.
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Tweet Beat

Tweet Beat: 6/18/19

June 18, 2019 12:00 AM
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Campus News

BYU students help fulfill nation's promise to never leave a soldier behind

By Anna Johnson
August 27, 2018 12:00 AM
On Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, service members carried what is believed to be remains of U.S. soldiers from the Korean War. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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Campus

BYU Cambodian Oral History Project connects generations

By Emma Benson
August 07, 2018 12:00 AM
Three generations of Cambodians pose for a photo: interviewee Him Hen with his daughter, Him Sophea and his grandchild. The family is part of the Cambodian Oral History Project. (Matt Boyd)
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Campus Events

BYU hosts family history exhibit

By Anna Johnson
July 31, 2018 12:00 AM
The Evolution of Family History exhibit commemorates the 50th anniversary of the BYU Conference on Family History & Genealogy. (Ty Mullen)
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