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Campus

HBLL construction project now underway

By Emma Everett
April 03, 2023 12:00 AM
A new construction project is now underway at the BYU Harold B. Lee Library, targeting the roof of the building’s basement levels.
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Campus

Where is BYU on female enrollment in STEM majors?

By Allison McArthur
February 09, 2021 12:00 AM
Statistics show female enrollment in STEM majors at BYU has increased over the past 10 years because of more awareness, opportunities and the supportive environments at BYU.
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Campus News

BYU announces change to COVID-19 testing plan

By Maddie Christensen
January 06, 2021 12:00 AM
BYU announced changes to its Winter Semester COVID-19 testing plan on Jan. 5.
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Sports

BYU Athletics announces communications layoffs, restructuring

November 10, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU Athletics announced Monday a restructuring to its Athletic Communications Department, combining communications, marketing, social media and media relations.
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Campus News

In-person events at BYU canceled

By Emily Harrah
November 09, 2020 12:00 AM
University Communications sent an email Monday morning announcing more COVID-19 restrictions are being put in place campus-wide, including the cancellation of all in-person events on campus.
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Campus Events

Arts and literature Halloween events on campus

By Emily Harrah
October 29, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU created Halloween-themed events on campus to allow students to celebrate the holiday safely, including some events targeted toward those interested in literature and arts.
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Devotionals and Forums

Next two BYU devotionals to permit attendance

By Emily Harrah
October 28, 2020 12:00 AM
University Communications announced in-person attendance will be allowed for next two devotionals following the Oct. 27 devotional with President Dallin H. Oaks.
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Devotionals and Forums

BYU to allow in-person attendance for devotional with President Oaks

By Emily Harrah
October 14, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU announced Oct. 14 it will allow in-person attendance at the next devotional, scheduled for Oct. 27 with President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife Kristen.
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Campus News

BYU to continue in-person Winter Semester

By Maddie Christensen
October 12, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU students will continue to attend classes in person Winter Semester with the same options of blended and online delivery available in Fall Semester, University Communications announced in an email Oct. 12.
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Campus

BYU students start social media campaign to boost COVID-19 safety compliance

By Emma Gadeski
October 09, 2020 12:00 AM
See also: Utah social media campaigns attempt to change COVID-19 behavior
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Campus News

BYU to close on-campus dorm gathering areas, recreational facilities due to orange COVID-19 level

By Kenzie Holbrook
September 23, 2020 12:00 AM
An email sent to BYU students from University Communications this afternoon addressed what changes will be made on campus after the Utah Department of Health announced Sept. 22 that Provo and Orem will move back into the orange (moderate risk) phase.
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Campus

Missionaries returning due to pandemic causing increased spring enrollment

By Lisi Merkley
April 22, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU's Spring Term enrollment has increased as missionaries return home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Campus News

April 9: Today’s BYU Campus COVID-19 update

By Kenzie Holbrook
April 09, 2020 12:00 AM
The BYU campus has changed drastically due to the spread of COVID-19 throughout the country and the world. Find out how the campus is functioning, what’s open, what’s closed and what’s new.
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Breaking News

BYU reports first student testing positive for COVID-19

By Nathan Wanlass
March 23, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU received a notification that a student enrolled in classes on the BYU campus tested positive for COVID-19. An off-campus property manager reported the case to the university Monday morning.
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Local

Amanda Knight Hall up for sale and renovation

By Sam Bigelow
January 31, 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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Campus News

Three percent tuition increase set for upcoming school year

By Emily Colon
October 20, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU announced a three percent tuition increase for the 2017-2018 academic year. Forbes ranked the university as the No. 2 Best Value College in March 2016. (Gianluca Cuestas)
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Campus News

BYU president evaluating sexual assault reporting concerns

By Jessilyn Gale
April 20, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU President Kevin J Worthen is calling for a reevaluation of the sexual assault reporting process on campus.
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Campus Events

Recent BYU firewall malfunction causes campus-wide internet outage

By Jessica Banuelos
March 31, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU experienced a campus-wide Internet outage for about four hours on Tuesday, March 30. It was caused by a hardware failure in the main campus firewall. The outage required a replacement of several failed components found within the firewall.
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