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Campus Events

President Russell M. Nelson speaks at BYU about God's love and laws, addresses past policy changes

By Rebecca Nissen
September 17, 2019 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson addressed the BYU community at a BYU devotional Sept. 17 at the Marriott Center, which was filled to capacity 30 minutes before the devotional began.
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Religion

Education Week: Challenges to religious freedom and what can be done

By Emma Benson
August 26, 2019 12:00 AM
During a BYU Education Week session on Thursday, August 22, Elizabeth A. Clark, associate director for the International Center for Law and Religion Studies, and Matthew K. Richards, a Salt Lake lawyer, discussed the current challenges that religious freedom faces.
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Religion

Education Week: The Book of Mormon focuses on the Abrahamic Covenant

By Universe Contributor
August 23, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU professor of ancient scripture Kerry Muhlestein spoke at an Education Week session on Thursday about the Abrahamic Covenant as taught in the Book of Mormon and its relation to the present-day gathering of Israel.
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Featured

President Nelson announces 8 new temples, renovation plans

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
April 07, 2019 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson announced eight new temples April 7, bringing the total number of temples announced or under construction to 47.
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Religion

Cambodian members 'full of joy' with temple announcement

By Emma Benson
October 09, 2018 12:00 AM
A group of Saints from Siem Reap, Cambodia, attended the Hong Kong temple in January 2018. Because of Cambodia's hot climate year-round, worried Saints from Hong Kong brought the Cambodians warm clothing because they had never before experienced 'winter' weather. (Lori Thurston)
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Local

President Nelson's prophetic words impact global church

By Sahalie Donaldson
October 08, 2018 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson addresses the congregation at the 188th Semiannual General Conference. President Nelson announced significant changes including a reduced church Sunday block and 12 new temples. (Lexie Flickinger)
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Religion

Mormon no more: Tabernacle Choir renamed in big church shift

By Associated Press
October 05, 2018 12:00 AM
In this March 31 photo, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs during the twice-annual conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The well-known choir was renamed Friday, Oct. 5, to strip out the word Mormon in a move showing the faith's new president is serious about ending shorthand names for the religion that have been used for generations by church members and previously promoted by the church. The gospel singing group will now be called 'The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square,' The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said in a statement. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
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Good in the Universe

LDS Church celebrates racial differences with colorful, multicultural event

By Sahalie Donaldson
June 02, 2018 12:00 AM
The LDS Church hosted a celebration in honor of the 40th anniversary of black members receiving the priesthood and temple blessings. The celebration was hosted at the LDS Conference Center. (Claire Gentry)
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Religion

President Nelson announces major church changes in first General Conference

By Riley Waldman
April 03, 2018 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson waves to the crowd as he and his wife Sister Wendy Nelson leave the Saturday Morning Session of the April 2018 General Conference. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Campus Events

Elder Rasband encourages students to live honestly

By Sarah Matthews
March 13, 2018 12:00 AM
Elder Ronald A. Rasband delivers his Devotional address to the BYU Marriott Center on having integrity of heart throughout life. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Local

President Nelson poised to succeed Thomas S. Monson

By Camille Baker
January 11, 2018 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson is currently the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. President Nelson is expected to become the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Mormon Newsroom)
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Religion

President Russell M. Nelson: The Price of Priesthood Power

By Isaac Wright
April 03, 2016 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson, president of the Council of the Twelve, was the first speaker of the priesthood session of the 186th Annual General Conference for the LDS Church. He invited the audience to remember their responsibilities as priesthood holders.
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Devotionals and Forums

President Nelson discusses the meaning of a true millennial in the first CES devotional of 2016

By Katie Rhoton
January 11, 2016 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve and his wife, Wendy W. Nelson, discussed the importance of being a true millennial during the CES fireside on Jan. 10, 2016.
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Local

President Russell M. Nelson: A plea to my sisters

By Taylor Neuffer
October 04, 2015 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson began his discourse by sharing how shocked he was with the passing of the three beloved apostles.
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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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