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Hallways of History A girl kneels in front of a display of scorpions. Two hallways of the Evolutionary Tree of Life exhibit can be seen. Two girls on the left point at coral in another display case.

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Hallways of History

BYU's new Evolutionary Tree of Life Exhibit showcases the relationships between living things.

Fall 2026
Rylie Rasmussen is in her scrubs facing the camera as she stands over a CPR manikin. In her pose, she ready to start performing CPR.

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Representation in Resuscitation

Due to gender bias, female cardiac arrest victims are less likely to receive life-saving measures.

Fall 2026
Children and coaches raise their hands in a cheer.

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Beyond the Goalposts

BYU Strong Youth Project aids low-income families.

Fall 2026
A BYU cheerleader does the splits as she is thrown in the air at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

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Rise All Loyal Cougars

For the second year in a row, BYU cheer took first place in a national cheer competition.

Fall 2026
Going the Distance
Fall 2026
BYU decathlete Benjamin Barton wins the NCAA decathlon, setting PRs along the way.
Schooling AI on Faith
Fall 2026
BYU researchers are leading out in an effort to help AI better reflect faith and morality.