• Humble Beginning

    "The story of Brigham Young University is one of heroes, bold visionaries, and believers who sacrificed everything. . . " So begins a new video that traces BYU's journey from the humblest accommodations in a rough western town "with more saloons than churches" to its current home on "Temple Hill."

  • Helicopter parenting backfires, study shows

    If your mom or dad has ever contacted one of your professors, intervened to settle a dispute with your roommates, or hunted for jobs on your behalf, they might be helicopter parents. Read more, and see the story in USA Today.

  • Grades and housing

    For BYU freshmen hoping to hit the ground running, living on campus may jump-start their academic careers. Economics major Hannah Marchant analyzed seven years of BYU housing and admissions data (2004-10) and discovered a strong correlation between on-campus housing and GPA. Read more about her study.

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Sarah Maxwell in costume as Dorabella and Emily Workman as Fiordiligi

Mozart's "Così fan tutte" to be fall opera offering at BYU Oct. 20-27

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s playful opera "Così fan tutte" will be performed by the Brigham Young University School of Music Oct. 20-27 in the de Jong Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. As a special feature, the Saturday, Oct. 20 matinee at 11 a.m. will be a condensed version for children and families. Meet the cast.

The Y on the mountain framed by trees in fall colors

BYU tuition to increase three percent for 2013-2014 academic year

Brigham Young University will implement a three-percent increase across all tuition categories for the 2013-2014 academic year, which will help cover increased costs at the university. This will bring the undergraduate rate per semester from $2,355 to $2,425, an increase of $70. More information.

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