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Melissa J. Gee

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Judge Hedger at his desk

People

A Merciful Judge

After seeing the same offenders in court for the 10th time, an alum decided to shake up the court.

Spring 2017
A photograph of Peter Tidwell in his bakery standing next to a completed, frosted cake.

People

Mighty Baking

A self-taught baker defied the odds—twice—to win Food Network’s Cake Wars.

Spring 2017
two people in wheelchairs on the track

People

Wheel Strong

Two BYU alumni helped bring more than 600 impaired veterans to Salt Lake City to compete in wheelchair games.

Winter 2017
Trammel Cox teaching

People

Believing in Seeing

After serving a mission in Cambodia, a BYU alum launched a program to help the poor get access to glasses.

Winter 2017
Moving Artwork
Fall 2016
An alum’s intricate moving sculptures are full of unexpected combinations.
Getting the Scoop
Summer 2016
Curiosity, drive, and a passion for dairy—this BYU alum is one of the country’s top ice-cream experts.