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Emily Edmonds

Emily Edmonds is associate editor of Marriott Alumni Magazine and previously worked as the publication’s editor for eight years. She studied print journalism as an undergrad and earned her MA in mass communications from BYU.

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Shaping Our Future

By Emily Edmonds
October 05, 2026 08:30 PM
As BYU’s sesquicentennial wraps, the focus now shifts to what’s in store for BYU Marriott.
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50 Years of Marriott Alumni Magazine

By Emily Edmonds
October 05, 2026 03:00 PM
To commemorate Marriott Alumni Magazine's golden anniversary, the magazine has undergone a redesign with expanded departments and a refreshed look. In honor of our makeover and our 50th anniversary, here’s a peek at some behind-the-scenes stats.
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Celebrating Our Present

By Emily Edmonds
May 27, 2026 04:30 PM
From mentoring entrepreneurs to serving communities and advancing research, BYU Marriott led the way in celebrating BYU’s 150th anniversary with 16 impactful Beacons of Light projects. Discover how these initiatives turned a milestone into meaningful action.
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Frozen Assets: Creamery Flavors That Alumni Still Crave

By Emily Edmonds
May 27, 2026 04:00 PM
We asked, and you were more than willing to answer. When it comes to BYU Creamery ice cream, alumni can’t praise—or eat—enough. Here are the sweet results of a Marriott Alumni Magazine survey ranking the Creamery’s most craveable flavors.
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Honoring Our Past

By Emily Edmonds
February 18, 2026 03:54 PM
BYU Marriott joins the university’s sesquicentennial celebration by recognizing the people, programs, and projects that have helped shape the business school into what it is today.
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Moments of Mindfulness

By Emily Edmonds
February 17, 2026 10:02 AM
Focusing on the present might feel more like a chore than a gift, but stopping to smell the roses becomes more appealing when you understand the personal benefits of practicing mindfulness.
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Employee Spotlight

Ripple Effect

By Emily Edmonds
February 12, 2026 10:51 AM
As a practicing attorney for six years, Taeya Howell used her voice to help others. “I did a lot of negotiating,” she says. Now, as an associate professor of organizational behavior and human resources at BYU Marriott, Howell has swapped courtrooms for classrooms, but her role as an advocate continues to shape her career.
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Alumni Spotlight

Geared for Takeoff

By Emily Edmonds
February 12, 2026 09:42 AM
Jon Richards is a compulsive experimenter. “Whether business, health, or personal-growth related, I’m constantly testing ideas,” he says. “Trying new things helps me progress.” That mindset has propelled Richards as he’s grown Nomatic, a travel-gear company, with his cousin Jacob Durham.
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Celebrating 150 Years of BYU

By Emily Edmonds
October 20, 2025 02:15 PM
Brigham Young University will never get old—especially when Young is part of its name. But in 2025 the university hits a particularly venerable milestone: its sesquicentennial.
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