Brigham Young University

BYU loss to UCLA NCAA 2021...
DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer

Juzang carries No. 11 UCLA past sixth-seeded BYU, 73-62

Alex Barcello led BYU with 20 points, Brandon Averette finished with 15. UCLA got its first win in regulation since beating Utah Feb. 25.
3 years ago
BYU seed 6 NCAA March Madness...
EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer

BYU earns 6th seed; Brackets set for return of March Madness

The overall top seed in the tournament is Gonzaga, which is trying to become the first team since the 1976 Indiana Hoosiers to finish undefeated.
3 years ago
Byu rainbow...
Colby Walker, Madeleine Porter and Becky Bruce

Students light BYU ‘Y’ in rainbow colors

A group of BYU students and supporters of "Color the Campus" climbed Provo's Y Mountain to light the school's iconic 380-foot Y in rainbow colors.
3 years ago
FILE -- National Guard members compete in the annual Region VII Marksmanship Championships at Camp ...
Paul Nelson

U.S. Special Forces turn to BYU for ethics training

.S. Special forces units are turning to BYU for a different kind of ethics training.  Some professors say the world of business ethics and the world of warfare have more similarities than many people would realize. 
3 years ago
FILE Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope yells after referees charged BYU with a blocking fo...
Curt Gresseth

Coach Mark Pope looks ahead to NCAA tournament like no other

BYU men's basketball coach Mark Pope said preparing for the NCAA Tournament requires adjustments all the time, such as COVID testing three times a week.
3 years ago
founding fathers children...
Mark Jackson

Children of Founding Fathers played a big role in forming U.S. government, Constitution

PROVO, Utah — New BYU research published in the American Journal of Political Science suggests the children of our Founding Fathers played a fairly significant role in forming the government of a new Republic.  BYU professor of political science Jeremy Pope studied the delegates of the Constitutional Convention and how the gender of their own […]
3 years ago
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Mary Richards

Study: Increased suicide risk for teen girls with heavy social media use

A ten-year study from Brigham Young University (BYU) researchers highlights a potential risk for suicide in certain users of social media.
3 years ago
AUTISM AND SUICIDE prevention in schools suicides pandemic...
Mary Richards

BYU research address autism and suicide risk

Research published by BYU shows an increased connection between autism and the risk of suicide.
3 years ago
FILE: Lavell Edwards Stadium on the Brigham Young University campus in Provo is pictured on Wednes...
Kelli Pierce

BYU confident it can slow the spread of COVID-19 this semester

Last year, BYU students were accused of causing a major spike in COVID-19 cases this year the University will test more
3 years ago
BYU study...
Kelli Pierce

BYU study: Kindness to neighbors helps fight loneliness

Brigham Young University , BYU, completed a study on kindness to neighbors reporting it improves feelings of loneliness and connections.
3 years ago
Case of COVID-19 at the Marriott Center...
Kelli Pierce

BYU outlines plans to keep campus safe from COVID-19 this winter

Earlier this year, Brigham Young University, BYU,  students were tied to surging COVID-19 cases in Provo.
3 years ago
Researchers need dirty diapers for developing a new autism test...
Kelli Pierce

Researchers need dirty diapers for developing a new autism test

Brigham Young University researchers want to look at lots of dirty diapers so they can develop a test that may detect autism earlier
3 years ago
FILE: Lavell Edwards Stadium on the Brigham Young University campus in Provo is pictured on Wednes...
Kelli Pierce

Provo wants better relationship with BYU students

The city of Provo and BYU students are looking for ways to improve the relationship between students and their neighbors.
3 years ago
BYU equipment truck...
Mary Richards

Tracking the BYU equipment truck racing to Game Day

Hal Morrell and Fili Taufu have gained quite a following as they've been documenting their last-minute drive to get BYU's equipment to South Carolina in time for the Coug's game against Coastal Carolina
3 years ago
BYU NASA...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: BYU and NASA set to blast off into space

BYU students are teaming up with NASA to launch a satellite selfie camera into space.
3 years ago
Biden Trump Split attack ads electoral college lead...
Kelli Pierce

Who will win the presidential race on November 3rd? It’s anyone’s guess

Political analysts across the country are not sure who will win the presidential race on November 3rd. Regardless of who wins, they all think that it will be close.  
4 years ago
BYU football Western Kentucky...
JOHN COON Associated Press

BYU routs Western Kentucky 41-10 for 7-0 start, advances in polls

The BYU Cougars are on a roll, toppling Western Kentucky on Saturday night and jumping into the top ten in polling on Sunday.
4 years ago
BYU police campus police...
Kelli Pierce

BYU Police fight to keep certification in appeal hearing

An appeal hearing was held on Monday to help determine if the BYU Police should keep their certification, continuing an ongoing battle since 2019
4 years ago
BYU QB Zach Wilson makes a pass against Texas State on October 24th, 2020. (BYU Photo/Jaren Wilkey)...
JOHN COON Associated Press

Cougars move up in the polls after Wilson leads BYU past Texas State 52-14

After beating Texas State on Saturday, BYU football moves up in the national polls.
4 years ago
Women's eviction notice Orem...
Kelli Pierce

Orem woman’s eviction notice goes viral

A young woman in Orem claims she is being evicted from her apartment because of a mental health issue. A copy of the eviction notice has gone viral on social media, with many people now upset at the landlord. 
4 years ago
James Dunning 
(Utah County Sheriff)...
John Wojcik and Paul Nelson

UVU student arrested in connection with BB gun shooting at BYU

James Dunning, a first-year UVU soccer player, has been arrested after police say he fired multiple shots at a group of mostly freshmen outside a building at Helaman Halls around 10 P.M. Sunday.
4 years ago
BYU winter semester BYU Fall, Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to Utah County college students...
Colby Walker

BYU plans to continue in-person learning for winter semester

BYU says they are planning to hold classes in-person for the upcoming winter semester barring any major changes due to COVID-19.
4 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Sheriff does not want to enforce Utah County mask mandate

The Utah County Sheriff is explaining why he won't enforce a Utah County mask mandate. Namely, he says it's directed at the wrong people.
4 years ago
BYU winter semester BYU Fall, Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to Utah County college students...
Kelli Pierce

Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to Utah County college students

The spike in COVID-19 cases earned strong condemnation from state epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn, who called out college students in Utah County. 
4 years ago