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Lighting the Spark in Every Student: Dawan Coombs, New Associate Dean of General Education

Dawan Coombs has always understood the life-changing power of a good teacher. Throughout her experiences in teaching, research, and mentoring, many teachers have influenced her desire to help students thrive. That same aspiration is shaping her newest role as she steps in as Brigham Young University’s General Education associate dean, bringing with her a deep commitment to help every student succeed.

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Andrew Bonney has always been fascinated with Armenia and Turkey politics. After serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Armenia, Bonney fell in love with the country's politics, language, and culture. He graduated from BYU in 2023 studying middle eastern studies in Arabic, through the Kennedy Center, with a minor in economics. Bonney worked at the Carnegie Endowment for two years and currently resides in Washington D.C. with his wife and one-year-old son.