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Missionary Training Center changes COVID-19 requirements

By Andrew Nieves
March 03, 2022 12:00 AM
The Missionary Department made changes to the vaccine, testing and mask requirements for the Missionary Training Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church said those who don't receive immunizations, including the COVID-19 vaccine, will still likely be reassigned to their home country.
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Police Beat

Police Beat: July 31- Aug. 10

By Kenzie Holbrook
August 10, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU
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Featured

MTC security building shot, police say no one was injured

By Lisi Merkley
August 03, 2020 12:00 AM
The main MTC security building was shot multiple times on Monday morning at 2:28 a.m. No injuries were reported, according to Provo Police.
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Religion

Called to serve in a pandemic: 'Even though it is not the physical MTC, it is still a great and unforgettable experience'

By Kenzie Holbrook
April 21, 2020 12:00 AM
Editor’s note: The Church has announced that each current and prospective missionary must choose by April 30, 2020, whether to opt for immediate reassignment once conditions allow or to wait between 12 and 18 months before returning to the field. The Daily Universe is looking at the impact of the pandemic on missionary service in a series of stories.
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Religion

Some missionaries will not report to MTC amid COVID-19 outbreak

By Karina Andrew
March 11, 2020 12:00 AM
Missionaries assigned to report to the Provo or Preston, England, Missionary Training Centers on or after March 16 will be trained remotely by video conference, the First Presidency announced in a Church news release Wednesday morning.
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Religion

Full-time mission cost rising to $500 a month

By Jenna Alton
June 27, 2019 12:00 AM
The cost of serving a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will increase to $500 per month starting July 1, 2020, according to a First Presidency letter sent to Church leaders.
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Local

Church plans demolition of 5 Provo MTC buildings

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
May 29, 2019 12:00 AM
This image of the Provo Missionary Training Center campus highlights the five buildings the Church plans on demolishing.
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Metro

Police Beat: March 5 – 12

By Tessa Lara Westlund
March 12, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU
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Local

Fond memories, frustrations remain for Amanda Knight Hall

By Sam Bigelow
February 15, 2019 12:00 AM
Amanda Knight Hall, located south of BYU, was constructed in 1939 as housing for female students. Despite initial plans to build a replica of the building, the university is now looking for an investor to renovate the building. (Sam Bigelow)
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Good in the Universe

Missionaries spend Thanksgiving preparing 350,000 meals

By Lauren Lethbridge
November 23, 2018 12:00 AM
Missionaries at the Provo Missionary Training Center preparing to receive instruction to assemble meal kits for their Thanksgiving service project (Lauren Lethbridge).
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Campus News

Sign Shop work dots campus

By Holly Ferguson
November 22, 2018 12:00 AM
Marissa Shipley creates a set of BYU Parking signs at the BYU Sign Shop in the Brewster Building. She said they create many of the parking signs used on campus. (Ty Mullen)
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Local

LDS Church responds to allegations of sexual abuse by former MTC president

By Ashley Lee
March 21, 2018 12:00 AM
Flags from various countries where missionaries will be sent upon completing training circle the outside of the new MTC buildings. A former missionary is accusing the former Provo MTC president of sexual assault, according to a statement from the LDS Church. (Dani Jardine)
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Police Beat

Police Beat: Jan. 22-29

By Alexa Reimschussel
January 30, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU
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Local

BYU reflects on missionary age change, five years later

By Camille Baker
October 05, 2017 12:00 AM
LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson announces a change in missionary service during the Saturday morning session of General Conference on Oct. 6, 2012. Men can now serve missions at 18, and women can serve at age 19. (Sarah Hill)
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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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Local

Open space a key feature in expanded MTC

By Savannah Hawkins
July 26, 2017 12:00 AM
Cramped classrooms, minimal lighting and small outdoor spaces were all things missionaries entering the Missionary Training Center in Provo had to endure for three to nine weeks while they prepared to serve.
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Local

First Presidency announces Provo MTC open house

By Jesse King
June 07, 2017 12:00 AM
The public open house for the expanded Provo Missionary Training Center will take place July 31 through August 19. (Mormon Newsroom)
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State

Missionaries happy to turn in cellphones for badges

By Alyssa Ledoux
April 07, 2017 12:00 AM
Many young adults entering the Missionary Training Center before beginning their missions are finding it a relief to give up the phone for the badge. (Ryan Turner)
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