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Welcome to Wheatley Institute

Learn more about our mission and who we are.
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Marriage, Motherhood, and Women’s Well-Being

Read our newest report about motherhood and happiness
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Pluralism and the Purpose of the University

Lecture by John Inazu Sep 18
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We Are Not Afraid

Join us on September 11 for a special movie screening.
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Strengthening society through research-supported work that fortifies the core institutions of family, religion, and constitutional government.

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Eternal Man and the Power of Identity

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, October 15
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HAPPENINGS
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Constitution

Forum: With Malice Toward None, With Charity for All

February 22, 2024 04:25 PM
Wheatley Institute joined Wesley Theological Seminary and Deseret Magazine in hosting an evening forum on "Disagreeing Better."
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Family

Jason Carroll Speaks at Ensign College about the "Laws of Love"

February 16, 2024 01:22 PM
Wheatley Institute Family Director Discusses Christlike Love as Discipleship Key to Enduring Relationships
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Religion

Faith and Belief at Work

February 14, 2024 02:43 PM
Wheatley Institute sponsored an event to bring awareness about the inclusion of faith and belief systems in a diverse workforce.
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IN THE NEWS
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Constitution

Charter of unity

July 07, 2025 01:32 PM
The Constitution matters now more than ever
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Constitution

Frederick Douglass: Old-school originalist

July 07, 2025 01:24 PM
How one of the Constitution’s earliest critics used its language — and silences — to fight for freedom
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Constitution

What is uniquely special about America?

June 24, 2025 01:10 PM
In his recent Deseret News op-ed, Wheatley Institute Fellow Jeremy Pope explores what truly sets America apart—not its power, but its founding principles. He argues that the nation's exceptionalism lies in the revolutionary ideals of liberty, equality, and self-government articulated between 1765 and 1800. At a time when political rhetoric can obscure these foundations, his piece is a timely reminder of the enduring value of America’s constitutional commitments.
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