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Faith and Science Seminar: Lessons from Your Mentors

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
September 16, 2025
Spiritually Strengthening Award winners Dr. Brad Berges and Dr. Neil Hansen shared their insights on faith and science at the College of Life Sciences' annual seminar.
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Steven Charles Appointed New Director of the Neuroscience Center

August 13, 2025
BYU College of Life Sciences Dean announces Steven Charles' appointment as the new director of the Neuroscience Center, effective August 2025.
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The Divine Design of Muscle Mechanics

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
July 03, 2025
Investigating how muscle contraction angles impact force production, BYU student researchers Mickelle MacCabe and Logan Smith offer meaningful insights for treating foot pathologies and improving physical rehabilitation.
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BYU’s Plant and Landscape Systems Team Wins Their 10th National Championship

By Keira Dooley
May 23, 2025
The BYU Plant and Landscape Systems (PALS) team cemented their legacy of academic excellence when they dominated at the 49th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition for the tenth time.
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The Power of Family: New Research Sheds Light on Bullying Vulnerability

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
May 21, 2025
A recent study from BYU’s Computational Health Science Lab sheds light on a surprising truth: the key predictors of bullying might not be the typical ones we often suspect.
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Why Bone Marrow Registration Matters—And How You Can Help

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
May 06, 2025
After Dr. Julianne Grose lost a family member to lymphoma she embarked on a Christ-like mission to help save lives through bone marrow donations.
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Passing Down Wisdom: Women in Life Science Dinner

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
April 29, 2025
The Women in Life Science Dinner brought together female students and professionals for a night of information and inspiration.
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Pursuing a Passion for Global Healthcare: Zach Valentine, 2025 Schwarzman Scholar

By Charlene Fernando
April 25, 2025
“My main focus is helping provide medical care to underserved communities,” Zach Valentine, 2025 Schwarzman Scholarship recipient, explained.
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EXSC Honored Graduate: TJ Stefl's Path to Connection Through Service

By Keira Dooley
April 23, 2025
At BYU, TJ Stefl experienced the joy that comes from building relationships and using his knowledge to help people.
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PWS Honored Graduate: Madeline Martin's Interdisciplinary Approach to Science

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
April 22, 2025
Madeline Martin expanded her understanding of the world by building bridges between different disciplines in her ecology research.
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BIO Honored Graduate: Maia Boggess Overcomes the Unexpected with Faith

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
April 21, 2025
Maia Bingham Boggess embraced several different opportunities at BYU, combining faith, service, and mentorship to shape her unique college experience.
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CELL Honored Graduate: Isaac Packer's Journey to Shape His BYU Experience

By Keira Dooley
April 18, 2025
Isaac Packer dove headfirst into both academic and extracurricular experiences at BYU, and they've changed him for the better.
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NEURO Honored Graduate: Isabella Roque Is Deeply Rooted in Science and Branching Out to Serve

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
April 17, 2025
Isabella Roque's passion for unraveling the mysteries of the brain have found root in the supportive, academic soil of BYU.
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NDFS Honored Graduate: Brennan Rotar’s Path to Breaking Nutrition Barriers

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
April 16, 2025
Brennan Rotar's passion for dietetics and serving others has led him to apply to graduate school, eager to research the impact of eating disorders among men.
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MMBIO Honored Graduate: Ty Skyles’ Exploration of Science Through a Spiritual Lens

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
April 15, 2025
At BYU, the intersection of faith and science is not only explored but celebrated, and because of that, Ty Skyles academic experience has offered him a richer understanding of the world around him.
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PH Honored Graduate: Parker Risk’s Faith-Filled Path to Public Health

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
April 14, 2025
Parker Risk discovered the power of relying on God's guidance to find the right path.
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JoDeen Brown: Jump-Starting Mental Health Through Movement

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
April 11, 2025
JoDeen Brown's journey from Ironman races to pioneering mental health initiatives at BYU showcases her unwavering dedication to improving well-being through exercise.
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Paving Her Own Path: Hannah Boekweg's Journey to Proteomics Research

By Keira Dooley
April 10, 2025
Hannah Boekweg's trailblazing academic journey began with an invitation to find a research question that interested her.
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