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Photos: President Nelson receives honorary degree from the University of Utah

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

In May of this year, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was named as a recipient of an honorary doctoral degree during an all-virtual commencement for the University of Utah. On Tuesday, June 15, thanks to the easing of local COVID-19 restrictions, university officials delivered the honorary degree citation and doctoral hood during an in-person visit in the Church Administration Building on Temple Square.

Notorious American Train Robber Butch Cassidy, a Mormon?

By Kelsey Berteaux

A Mormon outlaw? It seems like it should be an oxymoron. Latter-day Saints take pride in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, and virtuous, and in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law. Cassidy may have struggled with that last bit, but small things in his mild manner like a commitment not to drink alcohol or gamble ring familiar to practicing Mormons. He may have left the Church, but the influence of his Mormon upbringing never completely left him.

Race Issues Tackled in Latest Saints & Soldiers Film

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

When film producer Adam Abel and director Ryan Little came up with the idea to make a short film about Mormons during WWII, they had no idea that it would turn into a beloved film franchise—with three films, no less.

Latter-day Saint Life

How BYU Students Are Changing How We See Mental Illness

By Phillip Price

Students at Brigham Young University are starting the conversation about mental health in a way that can help Mormons feel more comfortable in approaching the topic.

Celebrate Food on a Stick Day: 20 Mouth-watering Recipes

By Danielle B. Wagner

Stuffed Almond Butter and Strawberry Jam French Toast Kabobs

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Nothing but Net: Latter-day Saint Pro Soccer Player's Incredible Trick Shot Goes Viral

By Ashli Kristine Hansen

If pro soccer player Ashley Hatch challenges you to a game of H.O.R.S.E., just walk away. You can't win. When the other player can make buckets with their feet, they're pretty much guaranteed the victory.

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (Nov. 16-22)

By LDS Living

1. The 150th Anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

Sponsored: BYU’s Performing Groups Take the Stage at Salt Lake City for One Incredible Festival

By BYU Winterfest

Brigham Young University invites you to experience Winterfest 2019, where six of the university’s most prestigious groups will perform in Salt Lake City. Over the course of several weeks, beginning January 25th and through March 8th, BYU performing groups will dazzle audiences with performances showcasing a variety of artistic tastes. BYU Winterfest 2019 provides entertainment for audiences of all ages and will be held in the LDS Conference Center Theater as part of the Temple Square Performances.

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5 Gospel Lessons from the “I Have a Dream” Speech

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

1. God is no respecter of persons.

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When and why did we start using middle initials in Church leaders’ names?

By Jake Frandsen

Have you ever wondered why Church leaders’ names tend to contain so many initials?