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BYU English professors to launch new children’s literary magazine

January 22, 2024 12:00 AM
A brand-new children's literary magazine is in the works at the BYU English department.
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BYU English professor John Talbot describes series of 'happy accidents' that led him to BYU

January 16, 2024 12:00 AM
Professor John Talbot used the words 'rude,' 'arrogant' and 'self-centered' when describing his former teenage self.
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Research and Writing Center associate director offers support to multilingual students

January 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Watkins explains the Multilingual Student Tutorial. Watkins is the associate director of the Research and Writing Center at BYU. (Hassan El-Cheikh)
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BYU professor teaches writing with ChatGPT

November 02, 2023 12:00 AM
One BYU professor is using AI in unprecedented ways in his classroom this semester.
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Changemaker Contest awards cash prizes for solutions to social problems

September 25, 2023 12:00 AM
Through BYU Changemakers Challenges, students have the chance to win prize money for an original idea that can change the world for the better.
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English Reading Series provides students with connections, creative perspective

November 28, 2022 12:00 AM
Every Friday at noon during the semester, the BYU English Reading Series gives students interested in writing a unique place to connect with successful authors and learn how they can succeed with their own writing.
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BYU alumni give advice for aspiring authors

November 21, 2017 12:00 AM
Brandon Sanderson fans gather at the Utah Valley Convention Center for the release of his latest book, “Oathbringer.” Sanderson is a BYU alumnus and accomplished author. He also teaches a writing class at BYU. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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English Reading Series inspires writers, community

February 15, 2017 12:00 AM
Sunni Wilkinson addresses an audience of students gathered to hear her reading. Wilkinson is one of the authors who has participated in the English Reading Series during the Winter 2017 semester. (Maddi Driggs)
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LDS publishing association begins on-campus chapter

November 09, 2015 12:00 AM
A chapter of a national association for LDS publishers is coming to stay at BYU. The BYU student chapter is led by a 21-year-old English language major and a professor from the School of Communications, and its first meeting will take place Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015.
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BYU's Universe wins Associated Press awards

September 23, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU student Jacob Molnar stands in front of one of the articles in the series about the meth lab at the Riviera Apartments. Molnar took first place in an annual news contest for his first breaking news article in the series. (Jenna Koford)
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Welcome to campus; get ready to work

August 28, 2015 12:00 AM
Freshman students socialize while their roommates sleep in Heritage Halls. (Photo Courtesy Chris Bunker)
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Stay-at-home mom earns full-time income

April 20, 2015 12:00 AM
Photo of the Clark family (courtesy of Katie Clark)
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17th annual BYU Religious Symposium honors student writers

February 20, 2015 12:00 AM
The 17th annual BYU Religious Symposium was held in the Wilkinson Student Center Friday, Feb. 20, where students spoke on a variety of gospel topics from tabernacles to the importance of names.
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From communications student to published author

November 09, 2012 12:00 AM
In between classes and a part time job, Phillip Hines had little free time, as much as any college student would, and he spent this time doing what he loved: writing.
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BYU students doing NaNoWriMo: 30 days to write 50,000 words

November 07, 2012 12:00 AM
Writing a novel is no easy task, but writing a novel while balancing a college workload can be even more of a challenge.
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New book discusses college credit available in high schools

September 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Advanced Placement courses are commonly incorporated in high school curriculum as a way to help students earn college credit and potentially avoid classes like English 150, Physical Science 100 and the dreaded American Heritage 100. However, one professor makes the claim that AP and IB (International Baccalaureate) classes might actually hurt more than they help.
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