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Documentary

Pathway to Education: Breaking Ground in Ghana

By Universe Contributor
May 02, 2024 12:00 AM
Explore the impact of the BYU–Pathway Worldwide education program in Ghana in this 13 minute documentary. Experience intimate interviews and stunning visuals, and listen to Ghanaians share how education has changed their lives. This is a story of hope, innovation and personal transformation created by four BYUjournalism students.
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Academics

Journalism students document blessings of BYU-Pathway program in Ghana

By Andrew Osborn
April 17, 2024 12:00 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIx19EkgrDk
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Religion

President Russell M. Nelson delivers pre-recorded general conference address, announces 20 new temples

By Trevor Myers
October 01, 2023 12:00 AM
On Sunday, Oct. 1, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressed members in a pre-recorded address.
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Breaking News

MTC to reopen in late June with limited capacity

By Cassidy Wixom
May 24, 2021 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a limited reopening of the Provo, Ghana and New Zealand Missionary Training Centers for on-site training in late June 2021.
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Nation

Nation's diverse funeral practices may reflect deeper values

By Kelsey Johnson
May 09, 2018 12:00 AM
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Good in the Universe

BYU students alleviate poverty through Brighten Africa

By Auburn Wilcox
April 10, 2018 12:00 AM
Augustine Boateng, Brighten Africa's program manager in Ghana, sits with his wife Helina, and daughters Vina and Treasure. (Brighton Kriser)
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Good in the Universe

BYU student turns rock climbing accident into positive experience

By Michaela Proctor
February 09, 2018 12:00 AM
Harrison Riehle lay on his back in the middle of the Ghana bush and looked up at the 50-foot rock face from which he had fallen. The wind had been knocked out of him and his feet throbbed with the pain of shattered bones, but he knew he would survive.
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World

New Ghana MTC holds open house following completion

By Sam Bigelow
August 09, 2017 12:00 AM
The new Missionary Training Center in Ghana has opened for public tours through August 12.
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Nation

Sierra Leone Mormon missionaries injured in car accident

By Cassidy Hansen
August 28, 2016 12:00 AM
Four LDS Church missionaries serving in the Sierra Leone Freetown Mission and a church member were injured in a car accident on Wednesday, August 24, announced LDS Church spokesman Eric Hawkins on Saturday.
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Movies & Television

Film 'Freetown' inspired by LDS Liberian missionaries' real-life struggle for survival

By Kara Mason
March 23, 2015 12:00 AM
The true story of eight LDS Liberian missionaries in the midst of a civil war inspired director Garrett Batty's feature film 'Freetown.'
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Football

Cougars finding the Ansah on defense

October 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Four years ago, football was as foreign to Ezekiel Ansah as Provo.
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Football

Cougars finding the Ansah on defense

October 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Four years ago, football was as foreign to Ezekiel Ansah as Provo.
4 Min Read
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Local

Empower Playgrounds Opens Online Store

By Beverly Storrs
February 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Electricity is often taken for granted, but when schools in Ghana receive electricity, it is something they will never forget.
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World

Fish Farms Saving Lives

By Sara Anderson
January 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Tilapiana has been improving lives in Ghana by creating Tilapia fish farms for villages in southeastern Ghana to increase economic development. This has allowed some of the world's poor to become more self-sufficient.
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