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Faith + Works: School of Communications Professor Jessica Zurcher Explains How Failure Leads to Fulfillment

April 20, 2023 01:20 PM
Jessica Zurcher Used Her Own Failures as a Backdrop to Illustrate How Trials Can Encourage Spiritual and Intellectual Growth
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ABC News & Nixon’s War on Television Explored in New Podcast Episode Featuring Comms Professor

April 11, 0021 12:00 AM
The following is a press release by the Journalism History podcast and features communications professor Dale Cressman
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Professors Awarded for Research on Minority Cultures and Teen Media Use

November 29, 0020 12:00 AM
Two BYU Communications professors win prestigious awards from the School of Communications to support their research efforts
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Kevin Kelly Recognized Nationally for Passion and Commitment to BYU’s Advertising Program

May 24, 0020 12:00 AM
Kelly was recognized in one of the industry’s largest creative competitions, which attracts nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year
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Communications Students and Faculty Shine During Winter 2020 Awards Season

April 13, 0020 12:00 AM
Students and faculty from the School of Communications received multiple nominations and awards for their work in fields ranging from advertising to journalism
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Are Disney Princesses Harmful to Young Girls? New BYU Study Says No

February 17, 0020 12:00 AM
Diving deep into the allure of Disney princesses, communications professors studied how these popular figures inspire young girls
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BYU Professor Explains Why It’s Important How Parents Address Pornography

January 26, 0020 12:00 AM
BYU communications professor continues her study on the effects of pornography on children with a new article exploring ways for parents to have healthy conversations with their children.
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BYU Students Prove ‘The World is Our Campus’ with Films Discussing Diplomacy

January 04, 0020 12:00 AM
Advertising professor and students create short films exploring elements of diplomacy.
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Which type of online sports fan are you: tailgater, trivia seeker or bandwagon fan?

December 15, 0019 12:00 AM
(Courtesy of Madeline Mortensen)
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Faculty News & Events

Devotional: “Be still and know that I am God”

By Ashleigh Staples March 10, 2026 10:13 PM
Shayla Bott, professor and associate dean in the College of Fine Arts and Communications, addressed the campus community in a BYU devotional today. She invited the audience to become more “artful” in their living by making their time special through slowing down.

Cougar Query: Shayla Bott

March 09, 2026 05:20 PM
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life.

BYU ranks among top schools with the most alumni on Shark Tank... who will be next?

By Todd Hollingshead March 09, 2026 10:28 AM
In March of this year, ABC’s popular reality TV show Shark Tank will kick off its 18th season with a nationwide search for new entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to the panel of wealthy investors/sharks. And if it’s like years past, there is a good chance a BYU student or BYU alum will appear on the show.

March School of Music Performances Sure to Bring You Good Luck

By Abby Cheney March 06, 2026 04:16 PM
What's better than celebrating leprechauns in March? Celebrating music! Come enjoy musical talent sure to send you over the rainbow.

BYU student finalists tackle the NFL Big Data Bowl, present to league executives

By Ellie Larsen March 05, 2026 10:28 AM
BYU grad students’ data model measures split-second defensive decisions, wins NFL Big Data Bowl and presentation at combine.