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Marriage rates at BYU declining; LDS school steps in to play Cupid

August 11, 2026 at 12:01 PM MT · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Marriage rates among BYU students are declining, prompting the LDS university to implement new initiatives to encourage dating and relationships on campus. The Salt Lake Tribune reports on how the school is actively working to address this demographic shift among its student body.

The story reflects broader cultural trends affecting younger Latter-day Saints and universities' efforts to maintain their distinct campus cultures. BYU has historically had higher marriage rates than most universities.

Read the full story at The Salt Lake Tribune

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