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Navigating the Maze of Media

February 10, 2022 11:41 AM
“Kids spend more time with screens today than they do with any other activity, including sleeping."
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A Mediator Mom

February 10, 2022 11:29 AM
Emily de Schweinitz Taylor: mother of five and expert in conflict.
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Flight of the Mary Bee

February 10, 2022 11:22 AM
Founder of BYU’s International Folk Dance Ensemble may now stand at the brink of 100 years old, but there is nothing teetering about her.
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Debugging Poetry

February 04, 2022 03:06 PM
This alumnus discovers the intersection of of technology and passion.
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Larger than Life

February 04, 2022 02:38 PM
Janie Thompson's lack of professional training didn't stop her from creating larger-than-life shows at BYU.
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A Chosen Instrument

February 03, 2022 04:29 PM
Karl G. Maeser, 2nd president of Brigham Young Academy
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We Are but Gardeners

February 03, 2022 04:23 PM
George H. Brimhall, 4th president of Brigham Young University
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The Future is Bright

February 03, 2022 04:18 PM
Benjamin Cluff, 3rd president of Brigham Young University
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A Place to Train

February 03, 2022 03:05 PM
Franklin S. Harris, 5th president of Brigham Young University
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Human Experience

February 03, 2022 02:53 PM
Dallin H. Oaks, 8th president of Brigham Young University
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Assuming Educational Leadership

February 03, 2022 02:50 PM
Ernest L. Wilkinson, 7th president of Brigham Young University
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Engaged in the Work

February 03, 2022 02:38 PM
Rex E. Lee, 10th president of Brigham Young University
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An Environment of Faith

January 25, 2022 11:16 AM
Jeffrey R. Holland, 9th president of Brigham Young University
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BYU Through and Through

January 21, 2022 02:55 PM
Kevin J. Worthen, 13th president of Brigham Young University
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Anna Pressing Forward

January 21, 2022 02:39 PM
"Every person is going to have difficult circumstances happen in their lives, but it’s your choice how you’re going to react and how you’re going to move on."
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Picking Up Where She Left Off

January 21, 2022 02:26 PM
When you leave your PhD program to start a family, do you ever go back?
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Construction, Ballroom Dance, and Finding Balance

January 21, 2022 02:16 PM
Through trials and challenges, hard work and diverse interests help Robert Safsten stay grounded as he glides toward his degree.
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Schooling Academia

January 20, 2022 03:59 PM
From struggling elementary school student to successful college graduate, Melissa McDonald discusses the challenges of navigating school with a learning disability.
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