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Gathering Gardens: Cultivating Stewardship and Service at BYU

By Keira Dooley
October 15, 2026
A new student-run garden is uniting students from across campus and giving them an opportunity to gain plant cultivation skills while serving others.
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Mentorship Matters: How Mark Belk Shapes Independent Seekers of Truth

By Keira Dooley
October 12, 2026
BYU alumnus Brenden Orocu reflects on how he was impacted by Professor Mark Belk, demonstrating the importance of mentorship for college students.
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Rachel Ricks Receives Junior Investigator Award at International Conference

By Keira Dooley
October 08, 2026
Rachel Ricks received recognition at the annual iCSD Conference for her research on using ketone bodies as an alternative fuel source to support brain recovery after injury.
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The Computational Health Science Lab: Merging Data Science and Public Health

By Keira Dooley
September 15, 2026
The Computational Health Science (CHS) Lab focuses on addressing public health challenges through a data science lens.
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Stronger Together: How BYU Move Builds Belonging

By Keira Dooley
September 03, 2026
Developed by the Department of Exercise Sciences, BYU Move is a new wellness program that encourages students to create healthy habits, make meaningful connections, and build a community.
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The Arroyo Lab: Bridging Metabolic Research and Maternal Wellness

By Keira Dooley
August 18, 2026
In the Arroyo Lab, students explore the science behind pregnancy complications to improve care for high-risk pregnancies and support better outcomes for mothers and their infants. 
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Estrogen’s Role in Female Athlete Muscle Health

By Keira Dooley
August 13, 2026
Brandon Pfeifer and Dr. Robert Hyldahl explore how estrogen affects muscle recovery and growth in female athletes.
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Ben Barton Caps BYU Career with Historic NCAA Decathlon Victory

By Keira Dooley
July 16, 2026
Exercise sciences student Ben Barton is BYU’s first NCAA decathlon champion in more than 45 years.
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Brigham Blackwell’s Search for New Diabetes Treatments

By Keira Dooley
June 30, 2026
Hoping to make a difference for a loved one diagnosed with diabetes, Brigham Blackwell is on the hunt for innovative therapeutics.
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