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Last of 13 graduates BYU: family shares life lessons

By Camille Baker
May 01, 2018 12:00 AM
The Wright family poses for a family picture. Members of the Wright family open up about what it was like growing up in such a large family. (David Wright)
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Campus Events

April 2018 graduation

By Riley Waldman
April 18, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU graduates will hear from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve during the April 2018 commencement. This year's graduating class is one of the largest BYU has ever seen. It is also the first graduating class where the majority of female graduates are returned missionaries.
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Planning ahead essential for job-seeking December graduates

By Emily Janeen Ashcraft
December 14, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU Career Services employee Olivia Oldryd helps another student, Amanda Jones, review her resume. Career Services helps students find jobs and internships by helping with resumes, networking and job exploration. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Campus Events

Grads invited to remember BYU as a 'nurturing mother'

By Savannah Hawkins
August 18, 2017 12:00 AM
Approximately 1,888 people graduated from BYU in August 2017. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Campus Events

BYU grads, young and old, ready to embark on new adventures

By Kaleena Mckell
May 01, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU graduates listen to the commencement addresses during the spring graduation ceremonies. Nearly 6,000 students received degrees from BYU at the graduation ceremonies. (Ari Davis)
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Campus Events

BYU grads encouraged to 'be awful'

By Kaleena Mckell
April 28, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU graduates participate in the spring commencement ceremony Thursday, April 27. (Ari Davis)
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Healthy Living

Seniors combat stress as graduation draws near

By Taylor Brown
February 09, 2017 12:00 AM
Photo illustration: BYU senior Bryan Eckern balances classes and plans for the future during his final semester at BYU. (Gianluca Cuestas)
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9 signs you've been at BYU too long

By Jordan Murray
October 27, 2016 12:00 AM
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Healthy Living

Exercise science continues as BYU's most popular major

By Justin Elsbury
September 07, 2016 12:00 AM
Shelby Firouzi with a client at 'the bod pod.' Firouzi goes over the results of the test with each client which shows an assessment of his or her body composition. (Y Be Fit)
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Campus

BYU alumni weigh pros, cons of leaving vs. staying in Utah after graduation

By Dru Laws
August 01, 2016 12:00 AM
Phillip Gulbrandsen and his wife Katie Ann Gulbrandsen explore their new home in Ireland. (Philip Gulbrandsen)
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Recent study provides college graduates with best US cities to launch a career

By Dru Laws
May 05, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU graduate Ashley Wennerholm stands in Times Square while interning for an advertising company Young and Rubicam. A Bankrate.com study named New York City the best palce for launching a career. (Ashley Wennerholm)
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Campus

Alumni Spotlight: I wish I had done _____ at BYU

By Josh Keeton
May 01, 2016 12:00 AM
We gave a few alumni a chance to look back at their time at the Y and asked what more they wish they had done while attending campus as a student. Here are some responses:
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Graduating seniors pass advice to BYU

By Jenna Crowther
April 15, 2016 12:00 AM
A select group of students will receive their diplomas and leave BYU on April 21. These seniors have studied, worked and suffered their way through generals and major and minor classes to finally step on stage for their graduation.
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Choosing a major can be major stress for students

By Alyssa Nielsen
March 28, 2016 12:00 AM
Rachel Meiling visits the University Advisement Center. (Maddi Dayton)
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Campus News

BYU STEM education majors help fill Utah's teacher void

By Marinda Risk
March 22, 2016 12:00 AM
Physics teaching professor Duane Merrell participates in a demonstration with his students. Merrell specializes in secondary physical science education. (Duane Merrell)
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Millennial entrepreneur lives photography dream without college degree

By Katie Rhoton
March 13, 2016 12:00 AM
Ashley Jensen was in middle school the first time she picked up her mother's old camera.
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Campus Events

BYU welcomes newest 2015 alumni

By Aaron Hastings
August 14, 2015 12:00 AM
The BYU Marriot Center hosted graduation ceremonies August 13, 2015. Graduates, friends, family and faculty gathered to honor the new BYU alumni. (BYU Photos)
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Elder Oaks BYU's August 2015 commencement speaker

July 29, 2015 12:00 AM
Elder Dallin H. Oaks will be the speaker at Brigham Young University’s August 2015 Commencement Exercises.
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