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Setting Scriptures to Song: Christian Asplund’s Personal Journey

August 25, 2025 02:05 PM
What This BYU Professor Learned from His Music About His Savior
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‘Hold Strong, Hold Fast:’ How BYU Alum Uses Politics And Firefighting to Serve Uganda and Nigeria

August 23, 2025 05:29 PM
BYU Communications Alum Edward Wright’s Career in Geopolitics, Service and Public Safety in Africa
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Rising Voices, Winning Stories: BYU Comms Students Honored in Prestigious Summer 2025 Competitions

August 22, 2025 01:10 PM
BYU Communication Students Earned Top Honors in Journalism, PR, Advertising, and Media Arts on National and International Stages.
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The Best Medicine: Healing Through Movement

August 22, 2025 12:23 PM
BYU Alumna Merges Dance Training With Occupational Therapy
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‘Whirligig’: New Children’s Magazine Full of Words, Wonder and Whimsy

August 21, 2025 03:57 PM
BYU Students and Faculty Collaborate Across Colleges to Launch a Creative Outlet for Young Readers
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CFAC Congratulates Faculty on Their Rank and Status Achievements for 2025–2026

August 18, 2025 10:04 AM
The College of Fine Arts and Communications Congratulates Faculty Members for Their Rank and Status Advancements
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Doin’ the Plan: Trusting in God’s Love and Help

August 14, 2025 12:34 PM
Amy Jex, Associate Professor in the Department of Dance, Delivers Devotional Address on God’s Plan
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Tornado Twirls and Tin Man Turns: BYU Student Reimagines Oz at Sundance

August 11, 2025 02:07 PM
From Athletic Scarecrows to Vogue-inspired Ozians, Dance Education Major Thomas Fekete Breathes New Life Into a Classic Tale
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Dancing for Dignitaries: The Opportunity of a Lifetime

August 05, 2025 02:15 PM
The BYU Ballroom Dance Company Tour in Southeast Asia Builds Bridges Across Cultures and Brings Joy to Hundreds, Even the King of Thailand Himself
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Young Ambassadors Host Youth at YASE — An Unforgettable Experience for All Involved

August 05, 2025 11:29 AM
Hear From Campers, Counselors and Young Ambassador Director Nathan Balser about Their Spectacular Experiences This July
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Cougar Query: Amy Jex

August 05, 2025 09:47 AM
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life.
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New Faculty and Staff in the BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications for 2025–2026

August 04, 2025 09:32 AM
The BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications Welcomes New Faculty and Staff for the 2025-26 Academic Year
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Upcoming Events

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Arts & Entertainment

Ballroom Dance Company in Concert (Matinee)

2:00 PM
Saturday, April 11
This annual event features the full BYU Ballroom Dance Company—160 dancers showcasing both the elegance of traditional ballroom and the fire of passionate Latin styles.
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DancEnsemble in Concert (Matinee)

2:00 PM
Saturday, April 11
The ensemble continues its yearlong focus on the natural world and asks, “What does the natural world teach me about eternity?”
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Hamlet and Zombies (Matinee)

2:00 PM
Saturday, April 11
Shakespeare meets the undead in this hilarious, high-octane mash-up where Denmark is rotten— and not just from corruption.
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Harp Ensemble (Matinee)

3:00 PM
Saturday, April 11
Join the BYU Harp Ensembles as both faculty and student harpists perform a variety of original compositions and creative arrangements for harp ensemble.
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Hamlet and Zombies

4:00 PM
Saturday, April 11
Shakespeare meets the undead in this hilarious, high-octane mash-up where Denmark is rotten— and not just from corruption.
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Harp Ensemble

5:30 PM
Saturday, April 11
Join the BYU Harp Ensembles as both faculty and student harpists perform a variety of original compositions and creative arrangements for harp ensemble.
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A Light in the Piazza

7:30 PM
Saturday, April 11
Get ready to experience your first romance all over again with this musical set in Florence, Italy, in the summer of 1953.
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BYU Philharmonic: From the New World

7:30 PM
Saturday, April 11
Journey through sound with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”—a sweeping masterpiece that captures the spirit of America through the eyes of a European composer.
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BFA New York Showcase

7:00 PM
Tuesday, April 14
This exciting showcase is a preview of performances by acting and music dance theatre (MDT) seniors who will travel to New York to present songs, scenes, and dances as an audition for industry producers and directors.
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University Bands in Concert

7:30 PM
Tuesday, April 14
Join the University Bands for an evening of concert band classics and new favorites.
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Bridge & Wolak

7:30 PM
Tuesday, April 14
Bridge & Wolak are a globe-trotting musical duo from Canada who create life-affirming concerts full of beauty, virtuosity, and humor.
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Fabulicious: A Totally Sweet Fashion Show

8:30 PM
Tuesday, April 14
Fabulicious is a high-drama, hautecouture celebration of fashion, food, and theatrical flair, brought to you by the university’s wildly creative theatre student designers.
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