Utah State honors Joseph Smith biographies with 2026 Evans Award
August 11, 2026 at 11:53 PM MT · via Cache Valley Daily · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Utah State University presented the 2026 Evans Biography Award to works on Joseph Smith and Logan poet May Swenson, according to Cache Valley Daily. The Evans Awards recognize exceptional biographical writing with Utah connections.
The Joseph Smith biographies honored continue scholarly examination of the founding prophet's life and legacy, joining other distinguished recipients in the award's history.
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