en-us Current news and events at the BYU Marriott School of Business. (Air Force ROTC) http://marriott.byu.edu/news/img/msb_logo.png http://marriott.byu.edu/news?id=23 58 144 BYU Marriott School of Business News Logo Mon, 04 May 2026 23:05:24 +0000 BYU Marriott School of Business RSS http://marriott.byu.edu/news?id=23 chad_little@byu.edu (Chad Little) Chad Little When he felt like the world was caving in, Caleb Cummings relied on his Air Force ROTC training to ground him. The senior, studying mechanical engineering at Brigham Young University, explains that the mindset he used to lead rigorous ROTC training events also helped him overcome personal tragedies.]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:21:43 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2667 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2667 Megan Charlton Megan Charlton 0 Faculty, administrators, and BYU ROTC cadets gathered in Brigham Square in November for the 2025 Presidential Review, hosted by the BYU Air Force and Army ROTC programs. General Bruce A. Carlson, U.S. Air Force Retired, was honored with the 2025 Leadership Award for his dedicated service to both The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the United States. In his address, Carlson encouraged cadets to use their knowledge of gospel principles for peace and perspective during their military service.]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:42:48 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2642 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2642 Megan Charlton Megan Charlton 0 As seven new faculty members joined the BYU Marriott School of Business, dean Brigitte Madrian shares, “We are grateful that these extremely capable individuals have joined our faculty. They are deeply committed to our guiding principle of being centered on students and to our mission of developing leaders of faith, intellect, and character who will transform the world.”]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:38:40 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2622 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2622 Nicholas Day Nicholas Day 0 Ever since he laid his eyes on an airplane cockpit as a young boy, Luke Parker knew he was destined for a career in the United States Air Force. But for Parker, being a captain in the Air Force and assistant professor in the Brigham Young University Air Force ROTC program is more than just a love for airplanes—it's also how service led to personal growth in all aspects of his life.]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:41:25 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2612 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2612 Kiana Aquino Kiana Aquino 0 The Brigham Young University Air Force and Army ROTC programs celebrated the history and service of the ROTC programs with a tribute event featuring keynote speaker Ken Alford, a retired US army colonel and BYU church history and doctrine professor. To a crowd of military cadets, leaders, and veterans, Alford and other speakers shared how the light of Christ impacts military service—both in the past and present.]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:14:48 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2601 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2601 Kiana Aquino Kiana Aquino 0 BYU Marriott will welcome Colonel Trigg E. Randall as the new chair for the Department of Aerospace Studies and head of BYU's Air Force ROTC, effective July 14, 2025, following the retirement of Colonel Jonathon Creer.]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:36:55 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2589 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2589 Melissa Een Melissa Een 0 Spencer Parker knows that sometimes it’s best to step outside of his comfort zone—even when he’s hanging outside of a plane 5,000 feet in the air. Parker, a cadet in Brigham Young University’s Air Force ROTC, has learned that seeking growth opportunities can help him reach spectacular heights as he strives to achieve an ambitious objective.]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:54:08 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2558 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2558 Nicholas Day Nicholas Day 0 Thunderous drums shook the concert hall in the new Music Building at Brigham Young University during the Finale of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, op. 36—one of several songs that the United States Air Force Band performed in March. The band came to campus with a clear objective: to connect with the BYU Air Force community and recognize their commitment to valiant service.]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 15:53:38 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2562 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2562 Nicholas Day Nicholas Day 0 On November 7, 2024, Steven J. Lund, the young men general president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, received the 2024 Patriot Award in recognition of his dedication to the values of faith, leadership, and patriotism.]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:57:12 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2527 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2527 Nicholas Day Nicholas Day 0 Kate Blaine started her military journey by joining BYU’s Army ROTC; however, she later felt inspired to join the Air Force ROTC. Blaine knew the switch would be a big change, but she followed through with her prompting, hoping to understand her path more as she served.]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:39:32 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2518 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2518 Nicholas Day Nicholas Day 0 In a US Air Force Pararescue selection course of 146 candidates, only a dozen completed the course—including Cameron Strawn, an assistant professor of aerospace studies at Brigham Young University.]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:32:03 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2503 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2503 Nicholas Day Nicholas Day 0 Around 2,000 cadets representing colleges across the nation applauded as Brigham Young University’s Bernard F. Fisher squadron won the Robert O. Thompson Heritage Award at the Arnold Air Society annual conference. This award and recognition are the culmination of the many ways the cadets were motivated to serve as they learned about their squadron’s heritage.]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:55:08 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2499 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2499 Nicholas Day Nicholas Day 0 At the start of the fall semester, Brigitte Madrian, dean of the BYU Marriott School of Business, welcomed 11 new faculty members to the college. “At BYU Marriott, our faculty are dedicated teachers, exceptional scholars, and transformative role models. We are thrilled to welcome these new professors and know that their insights and experience will greatly enhance the educational experience of our students.”]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:20:26 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2489 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2489 Stephanie Bentley Stephanie Bentley 0 Easton Allsop’s preparation to become a pilot officially began when he enrolled in BYU’s Air Force ROTC program. But his journey actually started in Bodney, England—the place where his great-grandfather trained to be a pilot and where Allsop first foresaw his own future.]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:00:07 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2443 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2443 Jake Holt Jake Holt 0 In conjunction with Brigham Young University’s yearly presidential review of the Army and Air Force ROTC cadets, Brig. Gen. Derek O’Malley received the 2023 Patriot Award for his dedication to the values of duty, honor, country, God, and family.]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:12:13 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2418 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2418 Jake Holt Jake Holt 0 Joseph Edmund wants to become a fighter pilot someday, but he knows that is no small task. Now as a current member of the Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) at Brigham Young University, his hard work over the past 10 years is paying off as he steps closer toward making his dreams become a reality.]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:15:37 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2404 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2404 Jake Holt Jake Holt 0 One of the most iconic marks of BYU is the slogan, "Enter to Learn; Go Forth to Serve." For Veterans Day this year, BYU's Army and Air Force ROTC programs remembered those who paid the ultimate sacrifice through military service and honored all those who exemplify this commission, including finance professor Jim Brau.]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:54:03 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2300 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2300 Jaden McQuivey Jaden McQuivey 0 Upon completing his undergraduate degree in environmental science from BYU, Trenton Blair, compelled by the camaraderie he felt as a cadet in BYU’s Air Force ROTC program, jetted from soil labs to B-52 cockpits. After serving nearly a decade in the military, Blair has completed two deployments, forged lifelong connections, and recently landed a coveted assignment.]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:41:53 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2261 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2261 Jaden McQuivey Jaden McQuivey 0 Dallas Meldrum remembers his first time flying as a young boy. He hopped in his grandpa’s Vans RV-6A airplane and sat on a stack of yellow-page phone books to see through the window. He even took hold of the stick and flew. To this day, he remembers how incredible it felt flying through the air. Those moments in Meldrum’s young life sparked a passion for aviation that came with him to BYU as he joined the Air Force ROTC (AFROTC), hosted by the Department of Aerospace Studies at the BYU Marriott School of Business.]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:47:51 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2208 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2208 Sophia Shafkalis Sophia Shafkalis 0 As a teenage boy, C. Todd Linton fell in love with the airplanes that flew overhead near his home next to the old Denver Stapleton Airport. He spent hours learning and memorizing details of each model. This love eventually led him to a lifelong career as a pilot, which started at the BYU Air Force ROTC (AFROTC), hosted by the BYU Marriott School of Business aerospace studies program.  ]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:27:38 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2204 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2204 Sophia Shafkalis Sophia Shafkalis 0