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Creamery on Ninth creates new flavor for Belonging Week

October 08, 2024 09:53 AM
The Creamery on Ninth created a new ice cream flavor called Churro Caramel Connection in celebration of BYU Belonging Week.
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Welcome back: Tips for a successful semester at BYU

September 04, 2024 07:00 AM
Whether it’s your first year or your fifth, here is some advice from BYU’s Student Service Association members, as well as other resources to help make the most of your time at BYU.
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Struggles and Successes: first-generation college students at BYU

May 08, 2024 12:00 AM
Graduating senior Alex Muti never planned on going to college, but his life changed when BYU offered him an athletic scholarship to play football.
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Non-LDS students speak out on difficulties of attending BYU

March 05, 2024 12:00 AM
Four BYU students of different faiths shared their perspectives at a panel hosted by BYUSA and the BYU Office of Belonging on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion banned in state institutions, what BYU students think

February 12, 2024 12:00 AM
Governor Cox signed a Utah bill banning the diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public and state institutions on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
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Black students at BYU share how to navigate Black History Month

February 01, 2024 12:00 AM
Students can actively commemorate Black History Month by participating in a range of activities on campus this month, engaging in learning sessions and celebrating diverse perspectives.
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BYU celebrates Diwali

December 04, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU students were able to experience South Asian culture through the Office of Belonging and South Asian Student Association's Diwali festival on Nov. 13
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BYU prepares to celebrate Día de los Muertos

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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Interfaith panel highlights prayer among different religious traditions

October 25, 2023 12:00 AM
The BYU Interfaith Student Association, the university chaplain and the Office of Belonging hosted an interfaith panel centered around prayer on campus Thursday, Oct. 19.
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Green Week celebration begins with on-campus events 

March 28, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU’s Sustainability Office began its second-ever Green Week with events across campus focused on empowering students and faculties to engage in sustainability-focused projects or activities.
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BYU Office of Belonging opens new space in Wilkinson Student Center

March 23, 2023 12:00 AM
The BYUOffice of Belongingrecently opened up its new office space in the Wilkinson Student Center.
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Two new associate vice presidents appointed to the Office of Belonging

February 16, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU Vice President for Belonging Carl Hernandez has appointed Lita Little Giddins and Julianne Grose as associate vice presidents in the BYU Office of Belonging.
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International Education Week encourages global perspectives on BYU campus

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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Office of Belonging appoints new Vice President

March 22, 2022 12:00 AM
The Office of Belonging named Carl Hernandez III as the new vice president. Hernandez is a law school professor and has served on BYU's Committee on Race, Equity and Belonging.
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Student calls for changes to beard exemption policy

September 27, 2021 12:00 AM
By Joe Belnap
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David Archuleta to headline 'BYU Belong Concert'

September 15, 2021 12:00 AM
The BYU Dean of Students Office will host a “BYU Belong Concert” this Friday featuring student and faculty voices, BYU performances and singer-songwriter David Archuleta, according to the BYU Belong Website.
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President Worthen announces new Office of Belonging, Elder Holland encourages unity

August 23, 2021 12:00 AM
BYU will introduce a new Office of Belonging to help root out racism and achieve a community of belonging, President Kevin J Worthen announced during University Conference Monday morning.
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