Family and Consumer Studies
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Our mission is to advance, communicate, and apply knowledge regarding human development and family well-being across the lifespan and within community and societal contexts.
Department News
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Beth Hunsaker Featured in U.S. News Article
Beth Hunsaker, an FCS instructor and the Assistant Director of the Financial Wellness Center, has been quoted in "These Are the Biggest Financial Hurdles for 20-Somethings – Here's How to Navigate Them" article posted by the U.S. News.
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Thanks for Nothing: A new book by Nick Wolfinger
Nick Wolfinger, a Professor for the Department of Family and Consumer Studies, has coauthored with Matthew McKeever their new book. Thanks for Nothing has been featured in the Deseret News article Why do single mothers struggle financially?.
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How Our Messed-Up Dating Culture Leads to Loneliness, Anger and Donald Trump
Representatives of bro culture are on the ascent, bringing with them an army of disaffected young men. But where did they come from? Many argue that a generation of men are resentful because they have fallen behind women in work and school.
Events and Deadlines
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Mar 13
Thursday
Ongoing through 3/17/25Spring 2025 - Spring break (Mar 9-16)
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Mar 17
Monday
Summer 2025 - Registration dates begin
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Mar 25
Tuesday
10am - 2pmGraduation Extravaganza
Alumni House - Eccles (ALUMNI)
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Apr 04
Friday
Spring 2025 Second Half - Last day to withdraw from classes
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Apr 07
Monday
Fall 2025 - Registration dates begin