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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Launching UNIV 101
How BYU Marriott Faculty—and Pre-Business Students—Are Embracing the University’s Newest Venture
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Cougars Do Cut Corners
You can—and should—become familiar with tech shortcuts that will not only save time but also boost organization. Start by implementing these simple hacks and see where they take you.
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In Your Wheelhouse
RV enthusiasts often tout “Home is where you park it” to highlight the flexibility a house-on-wheels provides. RVing also offers adventure!
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Paving Pathways for Better Futures
"A generous act changed the trajectory of my life in every single way,” says Gene Hayes, who completed his MBA in 1996. Later, as founding director for BYU–Idaho’s Pathway International, he "saw thousands of lives changed.”
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Matching Service with Organizational Behavior
Serving in the community is an essential element in this organizational behavior course, Human Resource Management 391: Organizational Effectiveness.
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Drawing Upon Faith
A painting is like a journal, says Kristin Yee. “It’s a log of how you felt on the different days you were creating it. You remember what you were thinking when you were working on certain parts.”
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Breaking the Ice
Small talk may sound insignificant, but it can deliver big results by opening doors to deeper connections and unexpected opportunities.
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Transforming Cambodia, One Business at a Time
In the heart of Cambodia, a transformative project is empowering business owners through financial literacy, growth mindset, and gender-equality training.
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Dutch Strong
Steve Dutcher knows it sounds strange, but his five-month fight against cancer remains one of the best experiences of his life.
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