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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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Learning and Brand Marketing With Communications Alum Patrick Jones

By Ellie Lallatin May 15, 2026 04:23 PM
Advertising Alum Patrick Jones Reflects on His Unexpected Path From Military Life to the World of Marketing Luxury Brands
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Commercial Art Alum Kathleen Peterson Tells Students to “Go After Your Passions”

By Abby Cheney May 13, 2026 01:11 PM
Artist and Illustrator Kathleen Peterson Has Illustrated Over 20 Books and Mastered Several Mediums Since Studying Art at BYU.

Devotional: The gift and power of your light

By Ashleigh Staples May 12, 2026 09:18 PM
Testifying of the Savior and His love, Arlene Sewell, portfolio director of artificial intelligence, offered insights to the BYU community about light and the role it plays in a changing world.

Building a sustainable global health workforce: BYU nursing professors piloting program to reduce early-career burnout

By Sharman Gill May 12, 2026 08:00 AM
With the federal officials expecting an 8% shortage in full-time RNs in the US by 2028, and the World Health Organization expecting a shortage of 4.5 million nurses by 2030, a recent surge in nursing program applications is promising news. But there is a major complicating factor: young nurses are experiencing widespread early-career burnout. Enter BYU Nursing.