During the 2025 spring semester, 30 students visited six countries in Asia and the Pacific to identify possible instances of modern slavery.

Graciela Massey thought her dream of coming to BYU Marriott had gone up in flames. But she made her way to the MBA program, and is now working to help others find the same path.

Ryan Zimbauer, winner of the 2025 Big Idea Competition, says the recognition is a result of continually taking opportunities to learn.