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Using Data to Improve Homelessness Support Services in Utah
From the Director: Dr. Eva Witesman makes a case for embracing data-based learning and improvement for support providers serving people experiencing homelessness in Utah.
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The Lisa Show Breaks Down What It Means To "Do Good. Better."
Our motto at the Ballard Center is a call to action: "Do Good. Better." But what does that really mean?
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What is the Social Impact Cycle?
The Ballard Center's framework helps organizations and individuals create positive social change in a systematic and effective way.
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Alyssa Minor’s Journey From Research to Reality in Ghana
BYU Public Relations student Alyssa Minor did not know early on that she would write a detailed research paper on child abuse in Ghana's orphanages. But in the Ballard Center Do Good. Better. class, Minor discovered the problem and chose to investigate.
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Turning a Social Need Into a Startup Opportunity
Ryan Smith grew up with a passion for recycling. As a BYU student, he began finding new ways to help his apartment complex recycle materials, as there wasn’t an existing program.
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Bridging The Gap Between Data And Policy
Leveraging his collaboration with the Ballard Center to bridge the gap between high-quality evidence and effective public policy.
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Championing Social Impact In Word and In Deed
For many students, college learning looks like an hour-and-a-half stay in a lecture hall. For the students of Pamela Brubaker, Ph.D., learning is making marketing strategies for a real-world startup. Read More
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A Nonprofit That Helps Artisans Earn an Income In the Developing World
Melissa Sevy, CEO of Ethik Collective and former student with the BYU Ballard Center for Social Impact, underwent a transformative journey leveraging her education and experiences to effect positive change in the world.
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Social Impact Initiatives Put Students in the Driver's Seat
Morgan Wellman had big dreams for a future career focused on solving global problems but was unsure which path would lead her there. It wasn't until a BYU professor advised her to take the Social Impact Projects (SIP) internship class that she understood her passion for social impact initiatives.
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BYU Researchers: How a Switch To a 'Growth Mindset' Is Helping Empower Entrepreneurs In Developing Nations
Growth mindset training improves confidence, leads to more action Although millions are spent each year on entrepreneurship training that is intended to help alleviate poverty and elevate the quality of life of entrepreneurs in developing nations, these programs often fail to make an impact.
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Honoring President M. Russell Ballard’s Legacy of Caring For Those In Need
President M. Russell Ballard’s visit to the Ballard Center on its 20th Anniversary was highlighted by the Church News. He highlighted the important work of helping all of God's children feel loved.
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Ballard Startup Success Story: Neonatal Rescue Works to Bring Lifesaving Care to Infants
What started in response to a Ballard Center challenge has now grown into an impactful organization providing lifesaving solutions for infants around the world.
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