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  • U.S. News Ranks Marriott School Tuesday Sep 13 2016

    When it comes to getting a superb education for a reasonable cost, BYU again ranks as one of the best in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.


  • Advice From The Dean Friday Aug 26 2016

    Dean Lee Perry sat down for a Q&A to offer his thoughts on how Marriott School students can make the most out of their new semester.


  • Why We Disregard Security Warnings Information systems researchers found nearly 90 percent of people ignore important security messages if they come at the wrong times Thursday Aug 18 2016

    Software developers listen up: if you want people to pay attention to your security warnings on their computers or mobile devices, you need to make them pop up at better times.


  • BYU IS Faculty Among Top Researchers Tuesday Jul 19 2016

    The Association of Information Systems research rankings have been released and the Marriott School's information systems department has a view from the top.


  • Liddle Delivers Devotional Address Wednesday May 04 2016

    Stephen Liddle, academic director of the Kevin and Debra Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and professor of information systems, spoke on learning and agency.


  • Small IS Team Wins Big Six students claim seven prizes at AITP competition Monday May 02 2016

    A small team of Marriott School information systems students came up with big rewards at recent competitions hosted by the Association of Information Technology Professionals.


  • BYU Leads the Way at AIS Competitions Information systems students claim three top finishes Wednesday Apr 20 2016

    Brigham Young University information systems students excelled yet again at the Association for Information Systems Student Chapter Leadership Conference.


  • Top Marriott School Stories of 2015 Thursday Dec 31 2015

    The Marriott School had an amazing 2015. Here's a list of some of our top stories of the year featuring our outstanding students, faculty and alumni.


  • Gaskin Receives AIS Early Career Award Thursday Dec 17 2015

    Marriott School information systems professor James Gaskin was recognized for his innovative approach to research by receiving one of the first-ever Association for Information Systems Early Career Awards.


  • Measure Emotion with Your Mouse Clicks Research shows feeling negative emotions alters natural cursor movement Monday Dec 14 2015

    Most people can tell if you’re angry based on the way you’re acting. Professor Jeffrey Jenkins can tell if you’re angry by the way you move a computer mouse.


  • #BYUDevo: Cybersecurity and Spiritual Safety Wednesday Dec 09 2015

    Bonnie Brinton Anderson, associate professor in the information systems department, delivered the devotional address Tuesday. Anderson gave five tips on how to improve computer security behavior, and how those tips parallel the ways we can improve our spiritual behavior.


  • BYU’s AIS Chapter Named Chapter of the Year Thursday Oct 29 2015

    They're not just the best in Utah or the best in the West; Brigham Young University's Association for Information Systems chapter has been recognized as the best in the world.


  • BYU Information Systems Students Shine at Leadership Conference Wednesday Jun 03 2015

    Brigham Young University information systems students earned three awards at the 2015 Association for Information Systems Student Chapter Leadership Conference in Tuscaloosa, Ala.


  • MISM Student Maria Yacaman Tees Off Friday Apr 17 2015

    Maria Yacaman, who hails from Bogota, Colombia, isn’t one to shy away from a challenge. She came to the United States five years ago to play golf for BYU. She intended to major in finance, but after taking a required information systems intro class, Yacaman changed her plans.


  • Welcome Back and Get on Track Monday Jan 05 2015

    If you're just enrolling or want to get involved, learn how to make the most of your undergraduate Marriott School experience.


  • Don't Get Hacked! Study Shows People Ignore Online Warnings You're your own worst enemy when it comes to online security Thursday Nov 20 2014

    Marriott School information systems professors were awarded a $300,000 National Science Foundation grant to continue research that found people say they care about keeping their computers secure, but behave otherwise.


  • Creative Gig Lands BYU Student Profile on Forbes Wednesday Nov 05 2014

    Forbes.com recently highlighted Nick Walter, who changed his trajectory by teaching Apple's new programming language.


  • A Pattern of Giving By Kevin Ball Tuesday Oct 14 2014

    Alum Kevin Ball shares the four reasons why he chooses to give back to BYU, noting that the aid he received as a student made his career possible.


  • Q&A with alum and advocate Mirella Petersen Monday Oct 13 2014

    Alum Mirella Petersen is bold, organized, and driven—the perfect combination for getting autism insurance reform passed in Utah.


  • Alum Eric Rea Finds Success Going With The Grain Monday Oct 13 2014

    A sleek product deserves accessories that are equally suave. Blending mechanical prowess with beautiful materials is alum Eric Rea's forte.