Happenings
Wheatley Institute Awards Scholarships to Three Students as a Part of the Constitution Day Essay Contest
Wheatley partnered with BYU's College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences to hold a Constitution Day essay contest for BYU students.
Professor Jason Carroll Named Family Initiative Director
Carroll continues his work with Wheatley Institute in a new position within the Family Initiative.
Institute for Family Studies Publishes Article by Wheatley Family Initiative Director
Jason Carroll, Wheatley Institute's Family Initiative Director, authored an article for the Institute for Family Studies
New Faculty Fellows Announced
New fellows are set to help Wheatley Institute conduct research and support the Institute's mission. Each fellow will focus on one of Wheatley's three initiatives: religion, family, and constitutional government.
Wheatley Institute Welcomes Dr. Paul Lambert
Dr. Paul Lambert joins the Wheatley Institute as the Director of the Religion Initiative
Governor Cox Speaks About Healthy Conflict Initiative at the Braver Angels National Convention
Utah Governor Spencer Cox gave a sneak peak about a new initiative that he is in the process of creating at the Braver Angels National Convention. The initiative, which is to yet be announced, focuses on creating a healthy conflict model for Americans to use when disagreements arise. Deseret News wrote about his presentation on the democratic need for the improving how Americans disagree.
New Religious Freedom Library Available Online
Wheatley Institute recently collaborated with BYU Law's International Center for Law and Religion Studies to compile resources and speeches focused on religious freedom into one website database.
2023 Constitutional Education Project: A Student Program for Future Educators
Students studying to teach secondary social education were provided the unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of the US Constitution and civic virtue.
Podcast "Inside Sources" Highlights the Role of Religion in Secular Politics and Society
The "Inside Sources" podcast had three guest speakers: Jonathan Rauch, Anne Snyder, and Russell Moore; that discussed various topics regarding religion, politics, and society. Each person's commentary helped set the stage for their participation in the June 15, 2023 Religious Freedom Annual Review, hosted by Wheatley Institute and the International Center for Law and Religion Studies.
