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Campus

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State speaks on Russia as a threat

By Rachel Ravsten
February 14, 2025 11:11 PM
U.S. Diplomat Sonata Coulter led a BYU Kennedy Center lecture on Feb. 6, discussing Russia’s strategic influence and economic coercion, making it a global threat.
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Campus

BYU joins universities across the country in celebrating International Education Week

Ellie Lewis
By Ellie Lewis
November 25, 2024 05:50 PM
Beginning on Nov. 18, BYU celebrated International Education Week, celebrating not only international students but students studying abroad as well.
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Campus

BYU Kennedy Center presents Distinguished Service Award to BYU alum Hani Almadhoun

Ellie Lewis
By Ellie Lewis
November 07, 2024 02:00 PM
The David M. Kennedy Center held an event titled “Perfect Love Casts Out Fear” to present Hani Almadhoun — a Palestinian humanitarian — with the Kennedy Distinguished Service award on Oct. 30.
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Campus

Cuban ambassador gives lecture at BYU on US, Cuban relations

By Brianne Barrus
October 28, 2024 11:27 AM
Cuban ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera, Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba, spoke to BYU students and faculty at the Kennedy Center on Oct. 16 about Cuban culture and relations between Cuba and the United States.
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Campus

BYU Kennedy Center announces new details for upcoming photo contest

Taylin Galloway
By Taylin Galloway
October 22, 2024 10:58 AM
The BYU Kennedy Center recently announced changes to the timeline and prize awarded for its annual photo contest.
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Campus

New Stewardship Lab encourages interdisciplinary collaboration

By Sierra Martin
October 07, 2024 12:17 PM
The Kennedy Center for International Studies invited students to check out its recently opened Stewardship Lab in an opening social on Thursday, Sept. 19.
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Campus

BYU Kennedy Center promotes international experiential learning through Study Abroad Fair

Emily May
By Emily May
September 23, 2024 12:14 PM
The David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies at BYU hosted a Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 19, informing students about experiential learning opportunities.
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Campus

BYU students share summer study abroad experiences

Elsa Bray
By Elsa Bray
September 05, 2024 10:57 AM
BYU leads the nation in student study abroad participation, according to the latest Open Doors report by the Institute of International Education.
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Campus

BYU students explore world religions and belonging abroad

Amy Ortiz
By Amy Ortiz
September 03, 2024 11:07 AM
The author of this article participated as a student within the Global Faith, Belonging and the Media study abroad program sponsored by BYU’s School of Communications. She wrote the article as part of her coursework in the program and conducted interviews with her classmates and professors to complete it.
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Campus Events

2034 Olympics could give Utah 'soft power,' BYU professor says

By Eleanor Lambert
April 09, 2024 12:00 AM
In November, International Olympic Committee leaders selected Salt Lake City as the preferred host for the 2034 Winter Olympic Games, bringing recognition and responsibility to the Utah capital.
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Clubs

New environmental minor, club want all students to appreciate Earth

By Eleanor Lambert
March 06, 2024 12:00 AM
The BYU Kennedy Center's new global environmental studies minor and club unite students across multiple disciplines and help them learn how environmental sustainability applies to their field of study.
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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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Campus Events

International Education Week kicks off at BYU

By Sydni Merrill
November 14, 2023 12:00 AM
International Education Week is a nationwide initiative to help American students increase their global awareness and understanding of diverse cultures, and it is happening at BYU this week.
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Travel

Study abroad resources available for students

By Makenzie Gudmundson
October 18, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU study abroad programs offer a variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities, allowing more students to participate in international study programs.
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Academics

BYU's diverse study abroad programs

By Andrew Osborn
October 17, 2023 12:00 AM
Chocolate tasting in Germany, gardening in the Mediterranean, going on an African expedition and enjoying Italian living in Siena are some of the many study abroad trips and internships BYU students can participate in.
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Campus

Eye on the Y: BYU community honors victims of Sept. 11 attacks, Middle Eastern Studies club opens with message on gender equality

By Joel Leighton
September 15, 2023 12:00 AM
First responders and BYU community honor victims of 9/11 through a Tower Climb
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Art

Kennedy Center contestants reveal moments behind winning photos

By Meagan Pinckney
January 23, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU’s International Study Program Photo Contest winners shared the process behind their winning shots that are now on display in the Kennedy Center.
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Campus Events

International Education Week encourages global perspectives on BYU campus

By Trevor Myers
November 16, 2022 12:00 AM
Each year, educational institutions participate in an International Education Week as part of a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education.
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