en-us Current news and events at the BYU Marriott School of Business. (Human Resource Management) http://marriott.byu.edu/news/img/msb_logo.png http://marriott.byu.edu/news?id=31 58 144 BYU Marriott School of Business News Logo Wed, 20 May 2026 07:02:08 +0000 BYU Marriott School of Business RSS http://marriott.byu.edu/news?id=31 chad_little@byu.edu (Chad Little) Chad Little The BYU Marriott School of Business honored selected faculty and staff at its April 2026 awards ceremony for their impact in exemplifying BYU Marriott's mission, vision, and values in both classroom and administrative work.]]> Fri, 08 May 2026 15:21:26 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2691 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2691 0 In March, the BYU Marriott School of Business administration recognized one graduating student from each undergraduate program with the Bateman Award for their dedication to the BYU Marriott values, commitment to academic excellence, and profound drive to serve others.]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 15:09:17 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2692 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2692 0 Working in human resources involves more than hiring and firing, says BYU Marriott School of Business student Timothy Geltaka. Applying what he’s learned from his studies, Geltaka and other students volunteered at a career workshop hosted by the human resource management (HRM) program. Through their service, these students say they learned that using their education to help others can encourage growth and joy for both themselves and the people they serve.]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:42:56 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2651 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2651 Kiana Aquino Kiana Aquino 0 Human resource management senior Anna Parry has a bit of an unconventional hobby: coding spreadsheets. After learning how to code Excel in class at the BYU Marriott School of Business, Parry used her skills to serve others in her mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in her goal to earn The Congressional Award Gold Medal.]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:36:08 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2616 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2616 Melissa Een Melissa Een 0 Four professors from the BYU Marriott School of Business received awards at BYU’s 2025 University Conference. John Bingham, Michael Drake, Melissa Larson, and David Wood received awards in recognition of their contributions to BYU.]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:35:41 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2603 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2603 Elizabeth Walker Elizabeth Walker 0 In its April 2025 awards ceremony, the BYU Marriott School of Business recognized selected faculty, staff, and administrators for exemplifying the college’s vision, mission, values, and guiding principle in both classroom and administrative work.]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 16:11:03 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2561 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2561 Sarah Griffin Anderson Sarah Griffin Anderson 0 Human resource management alum Nathan Shatzer is a firm believer in taking full advantage of opportunities to help others and learn new skills. During his time at BYU Marriott, he got involved in the BYU chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management—and continues to connect with its members, this time as an alumnus.]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:07:36 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2535 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2535 Melissa Een Melissa Een 0 In March the BYU Marriott School of Business administration recognized a graduating student from each undergraduate program with the Bateman Award for their exemplary dedication to the BYU Marriott values, commitment to academic excellence, and profound drive to serve others.]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:19:44 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2546 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2546 Katie Brimhall Katie Brimhall 0 From the time Alaina Bryce Pauga got her first job as a teenager, work has been something she looks forward to. Now a senior in HRM, Bryce hopes to help others experience that same enjoyment in their work, no matter what their job may be.]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:21:49 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2532 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2532 Melissa Een Melissa Een 0 Jeff Bednar, an associate professor of organizational behavior and human resources at the BYU Marriott School of Business, has seen how focusing on relationships and telling his personal story have brought the most meaning to his professional life.]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:31:50 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2521 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2521 Katie Brimhall Katie Brimhall 0 In 2023, associate professor of management Richard Gardner moved from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to the BYU Marriott School of Business with his wife and child, who was only one month old at the time. “Everything was in transition, and there were a lot of balls up in the air to juggle,” Gardner says. He started teaching at a new university, in a new city, as a new parent—these challenges brought Gardner a chance to connect with his students and research in new ways.]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:18:57 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2498 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2498 Melissa Een Melissa Een 0 Many faculty at the BYU Marriott School of Business travel with and teach students on semester-long trips to other parts of the world. But on their separate visits to the African continent, Tom Meservy and Kristin DeTienne didn’t teach courses or sightsee with students. Through the Faculty Development in International Business program, these professors researched the business practices of other countries and returned with new insights to bring to their classrooms and their research.]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 18:13:52 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2448 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2448 Jake Holt Jake Holt 0 For senior Aaron Adams, a human resource management major at the BYU Marriott School of Business, choosing a career path was less about finding a perfect fit and more about finding a path that will help him grow.]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:34:16 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2437 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2437 Melissa Een Melissa Een 0 An assistant professor of organizational behavior and human resources in the BYU Marriott School of Business, McKenzie Rees had a strong prompting to do a peer-mentoring project for her section of HRM 540: Organizational Effectiveness. “For me, the essence of this class is helping students understand how they can make others feel valued in their work,” Rees says.]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:35:31 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2431 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2431 Melissa Een Melissa Een 0 According to the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, 96 percent of MBA graduates will enter management roles within 15 years of receiving their degrees. So for most MBA students, learning to be effective and responsible leaders is essential. But at the BYU Marriott School of Business, associate professor of organizational behavior and human resources Taeya Howell prepares MBA students to be Christlike leaders when they enter the workforce.]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:25:05 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2424 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2424 Kacee Call Kacee Call 0 The first time senior Tehani Travis applied for a major at the BYU Marriott School of Business, she was sure it was the right path for her—but she didn’t get in. The next year, after much preparation, she applied to two majors and got into both. In front of her, two paths extended into the future, and she had to make a choice.]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:17:42 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2406 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2406 Melissa Een Melissa Een 0 Jeff Bednar is a ghost hunter. And while the BYU business associate professor doesn’t have night vision cameras or ultrasensitive recording equipment, he’s found a bunch of ghosts — including several here at BYU.]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:03:05 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2398 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2398 Carl Stengel and Todd Hollingshead Carl Stengel and Todd Hollingshead 0 At the 2023 University Conference in August, Brigham Young University recognized a handful of faculty and staff across campus for their efforts in advancing research and experiential learning as well as their exemplary contributions to the university. Among those honored were three faculty members from the BYU Marriott School of Business: Jeff Dyer, Eric Blum, and Isaac Smith.]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:43:00 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2392 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2392 Melissa Een Melissa Een 0 Although millions are spent each year on entrepreneurship training that is intended to help alleviate poverty and elevate the quality of life of entrepreneurs in developing nations, these programs often fail to make an impact. BYU researchers and their colleagues have figured out at least one way to change that.]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:53:15 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2379 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2379 Stephanie Bentley Stephanie Bentley 0 From being a 10-year-old who wanted to know anything and everything about dinosaurs, Peter Madsen has always been someone who loves learning. Now, as the recipient of a $2 million grant to research train traffic controllers’ use of algorithms, he shows no sign of slowing down. Even in his role as a professor at the BYU Marriott School of Business, he shares his love of learning with each student who steps foot in his class.]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:00:20 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2375 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2375 Maggie Olsen Maggie Olsen 0