en-us Current news and events at the BYU Marriott School of Business. (Army ROTC) http://marriott.byu.edu/news/img/msb_logo.png http://marriott.byu.edu/news?id=22 58 144 BYU Marriott School of Business News Logo Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:26:51 +0000 BYU Marriott School of Business RSS http://marriott.byu.edu/news?id=22 chad_little@byu.edu (Chad Little) Chad Little With a dad and three older brothers who all participated in the ROTC programs at Brigham Young University, Spencer Wright says it felt natural to follow in their footsteps. Now, as Wright serves in the Army ROTC and studies information systems (IS) at the BYU Marriott School of Business, he says these communities have shaped his character, perspective, and trajectory.]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:51:45 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2628 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2628 Kiana Aquino Kiana Aquino 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 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 For Brigham Young University Army ROTC cadets Joseph Macfarlane and Alissa Reno, the ROTC program has tested their endurance and strength: “It’s tough physical training, and it would be easy to just call it quits because it’s hard,” Reno says. But despite the physical difficulty, neither cadet has given up—and they’ve seen how ROTC events and training have not only strengthened them but also increased their ability to lead and their potential to serve.]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:28:34 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2590 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2590 Nicholas Day Nicholas Day 0 After being pulled from Afghanistan in 2021, Major Jake Johnson realized that the only factor he could control in his service was his level of dedication. Now an assistant professor of military science for BYU’s Army ROTC, Johnson hopes to inspire students to recognize the impact their service can have regardless of location or task.]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:20:02 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2553 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2553 Nicholas Day Nicholas Day 0 Stuart Christiansen didn’t consider himself to be a “stereotypical army guy.” But while studying linguistics at Brigham Young University, he felt pulled into joining the Army ROTC because of its many language-based career paths. The transition into the ROTC lifestyle wasn’t simple, but Christiansen believes the ensuing challenges have led him to discover new strengths and capabilities.]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:37:01 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2552 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2552 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 A life-threatening car crash was just one of many obstacles that Erin Cole, a senior in BYU’s Army ROTC, believes has shaped who she is today. Now she sees herself as someone who has accomplished mental and physical feats she once considered too difficult to achieve.]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 23:20:34 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2515 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2515 Nicholas Day Nicholas Day 0 On a ferry near the northern coast of France, Brigham Young University senior Joseph Ward imagined himself as a solider on the morning of June 6, 1944, preparing to invade Normandy. Ward, a member of the BYU Army ROTC, was touring the main locations of Operation Overlord—the campaign that turned the tide of World War II—and discovered a deeper understanding of leadership.]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:25:47 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2501 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2501 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 Before he came to Provo as the new chair for the Department of Military Science and head of Brigham Young University’s Army ROTC, LTC Travis Bailey planned to make his assignment in Kansas City his last. With a leap of faith to request a new position, Bailey was transferred to BYU, where he now leads the program with his nearly 20 years of active-duty military experience.]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:48:08 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2442 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2442 Jake Holt Jake Holt 0 Army ROTC cadets interested in graduating college as a commissioned officer are required to complete summer training. So this past summer on a hot and humid day at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Brigham Young University student Aidan Fryar helped a teammate in need. For this display of leadership, among others, event organizers awarded Fryar the Patton Award, which distinguishes a single cadet out of roughly 600 who demonstrated confidence, boldness, dash, and daring during a time of crisis.]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:12:40 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2425 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2425 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 As a member of the Army Reserves and an MBA student in the BYU Marriott School of Business, Jared Sturgell believes in serving others. Over time, Sturgell has found helping others brings immense satisfaction in life, and he continues to serve as a volunteer advisor for the BYU Army ROTC.]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:27:32 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2380 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2380 Jake Holt Jake Holt 0 For Alayna Grossnickle, Utah’s arid desert climate contrasts the lush landscape of her hometown in Maryland. But over time she has found a family of support in an unexpected place: the Brigham Young University Army ROTC.]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:09:47 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2362 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2362 Jake Holt Jake Holt 0 The BYU Marriott School of Business dean Brigitte C. Madrian has announced Lieutenant Colonel Travis Bailey as the new department chair for the Department of Military Science and head of BYU’s Army ROTC program effective July 17, 2023.]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:18:27 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2372 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2372 Jake Holt Jake Holt 0 In April Brigham Young University’s Army ROTC competed in the annual Sandhurst Military Skills Competition in West Point, New York. In the end, in spite of injuries and uncertainty, the team showcased leadership and teamwork throughout the competition.]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:15:57 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2355 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2355 Jake Holt Jake Holt 0 Teaching ROTC cadets is a new experience for BYU military science instructor Nathan Schell. However, Schell’s nearly 20 years of US Army service prepared him to tackle this opportunity. Prior to starting this position in 2021, Schell trained hundreds of soldiers as a drill sergeant and fought on the front lines during nearly three years’ worth of deployments to the Middle East.]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2023 20:40:16 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2267 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2267 Jaden McQuivey Jaden McQuivey 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 The United States Army base at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, carries unique meaning for Sadie Hampton. She first served on the base as a missionary and later returned as a soldier to complete basic training. Now a senior in the Army ROTC program, hosted through the BYU Marriott School of Business, Hampton embraces the program’s opportunities to lead and serve her peers.]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2023 01:02:18 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2260 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2260 Jaden McQuivey Jaden McQuivey 0