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Peter Coleman joins on this episode of Access Utah to help us dive into why we are so politically polarized, and why it's making us miserable.

/PRNewswire/ -- BYU Law, a global law school focused on preparing the next generation of leaders in legal practice, today announced that its 2021-22 Law and...

How the Intercontinental Slavery Museum in Mauritius Promotes Peace and Justice by Allegra Chen-Carrel |February 2, 2021 According to the Institute for Economics and Peace, Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, is one of only five countries in the world free from both domestic and international conflict. The Sustaining Peace Project at Columbia University’s Advanced Consortium on Cooperation, Conflict and Complexity has been learning from people in sustainably peaceful societies, such as Mauritius, in order to refine its model of lasting peace. One core factor in inf...

March 8, 2021 By Sarah Fecht On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women. And by “women,” we mean all who identify with that term. Women bring creativity and critical services to all levels of society, from the home to the office, laboratory, and boardroom. Yet their achievements and contributions often go overlooked, unacknowledged, or even minimized. Today is a reminder to appreciate those who are typically forgotten or pushed to the side. While we unite on International Women’s Day to celebrate, we also acknowledge that true gender equality does not y...

Youth Learn Important Leadership Lessons in Earth Institute Pre-College Program by Cassie Xu and Joan Lopez |February 4, 2021 In fall 2020, the Earth Institute launched its first-ever non-degree programs, with offerings for professional learning and pre-college preparation. The Earth Institute’s non-degree programs aim to prepare learners to understand, analyze, and apply cutting-edge research to the complex problem of our changing climate. The pre-college program helps high school participants build important skills, advance their learning outside of school, and prepare for th...