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Primary General President Susan H. Porter speaks on strength through humility at BYU Women's Conference

By Christian Salazar
May 03, 2025 06:59 PM
Primary General President Susan H. Porter encouraged women to have more humility in their lives during her address at BYU's Women’s Conference on May 1.
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BYU student marries academia and art by painting women of history

Annabelle Jones
By Annabelle Jones
April 01, 2025 08:00 AM
A BYU student is combining her research with art to paint powerful portraits of women throughout history.
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Metro

Hands-on workshop teaches STEM skills while honoring women’s history

Leea Westfall
By Leea Westfall
March 26, 2025 12:12 PM
The Utah STEM Action Center, in partnership with the Women’s History Initiative from the Utah Historical Society, hosted a hands-on event titled "Powered by Women: Crafting Cards with Circuits" on Mar. 18 in celebration of Women’s History Month.
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Metro

Provo Women's Day luncheon celebrates fearlessness

By Sydnee Van Woerkom
March 14, 2025 12:53 PM
On International Women’s Day, Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi hosted a luncheon to celebrate women’s fearlessness. This marked Provo city’s 10th annual Women’s Day luncheon.
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Metro

Sundance recognizes President Camille N. Johnson at Women's Leadership Celebration

Jaecie Stilovich
By Jaecie Stilovich
February 06, 2025 01:48 PM
Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson was recognized for her leadership and global influence at the Sundance Film Festival Utah Women’s Leadership Celebration on Jan. 30.
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Campus

BYU course researches notable women at BYU

Kiana Aquino
By Kiana Aquino
January 27, 2025 11:46 AM
In Winter Semester 2025, BYU introduced a new course focused on historic women and their contributions to BYU over the decades.
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Metro

Utah Women and Leadership Project releases 2024 update about women in Utah county leadership

By Lauren Willardson
September 24, 2024 11:45 AM
The Utah Women and Leadership Project released a report on Sept. 5, examining the status of women leaders in government across Utah.
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Featured

Women speak up during Pregnancy After Loss Awareness Month

By Elizabeth Williams
March 30, 2024 12:00 AM
With March being Pregnancy After Loss Awareness Month, women across the country took to social media to share their stories.
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Female students want more female professors as mentors

Belle Lewis
By Belle Lewis
March 29, 2024 12:00 AM
BYU junior Addie Erickson switched majors from animation to media arts last year. Although she said the programs are very different, they have one thing in common: there is only one female professor on staff.
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Campus Events

How to celebrate Women's History Month

By Ivette Galvez Laparra
March 29, 2024 12:00 AM
Not long ago, we celebrated International Women's Day, yet Women's History Month continues.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Worldwide Relief Society devotional encourages women to give, find relief through covenants

By Lauren Willardson
March 18, 2024 12:00 AM
Female members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered across the world on Sunday, March 17 to celebrate the 182nd anniversary of the founding of the Relief Society organization.
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Music

Provo's Velour showcases local women musicians in February

Kylie Swann
By Kylie Swann
February 22, 2024 12:00 AM
Les Femmes De Velour is an annual celebration of women artists.
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Female member of BYU Dunk Team overcomes trials, makes history

By Reihana Wilson
January 11, 2024 12:00 AM
BYU's Dunk Team is an athletic team that entertains, educates and inspires. Alexa Wilson, a member of the team, is also making history.
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Featured

Utah non-profit builds hope through horses

By Annika Ohran
December 15, 2023 12:00 AM
According to the CDC,57% of teen girls feel persistently sad or hopeless. One local organization is working to change that.
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Social Media

TikToks circulate rumors about women being drafted, experts respond

By Mabel Galvez Laparra
November 16, 2023 12:00 AM
Over the past few weeks, discussions of global war have been prevalent. On social media, talk about the U.S. entering war and reinstitution of a draft has been circulating as well.
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Campus

Free feminine hygiene products around campus contribute to belonging

By Zoe Cook
November 13, 2023 12:00 AM
Free feminine hygiene products became available in BYU bathrooms as part of a BYUSA project. Now, the BYU community reflects on the impact it has made.
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Campus Buildings

BYU steps up its security with updated surveillance cameras

By Hassan El-Cheikh
October 03, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU recently upgraded security cameras around campus as a part of its master safety plan to help students and faculty feel safer on campus.
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Video

Women hold many top Provo government positions, encourage student involvement

By Megan Brugger
February 10, 2023 12:00 AM
For the first time in Provo history, the top leadership positions in most major governmental bodies are women.
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