David M. Kennedy

BYU, University of Utah: Rivals on the field; colleagues in the classroom

Recent events highlight confusion of polygamy

"Polygamy is the exception to God's law," scholar and author Valerie Hudson argued this week at a conference in Utah.

LDS Church General Authority Elder Marion D. Hanks dies at age 89

A submarine chaser in the Navy during World War II, Elder Marion D. Hanks risked his life to fly into hot combat zones during the Vietnam War to minister to LDS soldiers.

Saving Christians in Iraq

PROVO — When Saddam Hussein's regime toppled in 2003 there were about 1 million Christians in Iraq.

Brazil Ambassador visits Utah

Professors discuss the future of the Middle East

PROVO — An extraordinary shift of perspective toward new government — and new media — has contributed to the current state of the Middle East, said a panel of professors at BYU's David M. Kennedy Center lecture to an overflowing room of eager listeners Wednesday.

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to speak at BYU Jan. 13

What to understand about the Middle East

PROVO — Understanding the myriad conflicts in the Middle East goes far beyond talking about street bombings in Baghdad and conflicts in Kabul, retired Army General John P. Abizaid said Thursday night at BYU.