Fall 2025
Marriott Alumni Magazine
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Celebrating 150 Years of BYU
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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Supercharged Problem-Solving
How can individuals better approach complex problems? And how do the world’s most innovative leaders help their teams? Read about BYU Marriott research and get practical tips on how to unleash your creative genius.
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The Good Egg
Whether scrambled for morning fare, hardboiled for holidays, or whipped for texture, there’s no denying that eggs are all they’re cracked up to be.
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Digging In
Ginger Belnap, a landscape designer, shares that she's humbled by the simple beauties that God has given us. “There is healing being in the dirt and being with the Earth.”
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Sound Advice
From worship music in ancient Egyptian temples to Muzak piped into World War II–era factories, background sound has aided concentration, relaxation, and productivity for centuries.
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Partner with the Lord in Your Career
Lee Bird's 2025 convocation speech illustrates that career building and kingdom building are not mutually exclusive. In fact, when brought together, they can create a powerful combination.
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School and Alumni News published in the fall 2025 edition
Click to see a directory of all Class Notes published in each edition of Marriott Alumni Magazine.
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Seeds of Change: The 2025 Do Good. Better. Conference
Reverend Dr. Heber Brown III shared how his vision to help his congregation grew into a multi-state network of helping hands at the recent “Do Good. Better.” Conference.
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BYU Marriott Earns High New Global Ranks for MBA Program
The BYU Marriott School of Business MBA program comes in at No. 2 in the world for “Overall Satisfaction” according to newly released global MBA rankings from The Financial Times.
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Accounting Courses Focus on Giving Students Real-World Experience
When the School of Accountancy was made aware of a potential gap in teaching methods, they designed two new courses—hoping that the hands-on learning opportunities would help students bridge the gap between knowledge and application.
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Learning the Language of Leadership
Stuart Christiansen didn’t consider himself to be a “stereotypical army guy.” But he joined BYU's Army ROTC to chase its potential language-based career paths.
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Local Needs, Global Organization
Ellie Romans Draper knew from a young age that she was interested in global development and philanthropy, and her desire to make a difference led her to the Ballard Center for Social Impact at the BYU Marriott School of Business.
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From Grandpa’s Lap to Global Impact
Flipping through The Wall Street Journal each Saturday morning and discussing stock picks with his grandpa helped James Fletcher realize the real investment wasn’t in equities—it was in Fletcher himself.
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Digital Decisions
Kristen Hansen is learning to be intentional about her relationship with technology. She hopes to use the tools she is acquiring as a strategy student at BYU Marriott to help others address their digital habits, too.
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Designing Confidence
The ExDM program has strengthened Sydney Rasmussen's confidence by teaching her how to align her unique strengths with real-world needs.
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Running into Unexpected Opportunities
After sending out dozens of internship applications and hearing nothing back, Thomas Smith decided to focus on creating connections and networking, eventually finding opportunities in unexpected places.
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Bouquets and Business
Gabrielle Sorensen, a 2019 BYU Marriott alumna and founder of Fleur Gabrielle, uses her experience design training to craft unforgettable floral experiences through a combination of creativity and meaningful client relationships.
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Coding His Own Path
Cameron Moll never expected that the insert that fell out of The Daily Universe would eventually lead him to a career spanning the Church, Meta, and beyond.
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MBA Students Named Gary P. Williams Leadership Scholars
The 2025 Gary P. Williams Leadership Award recognizes distinguished students who have been nominated by their peers for demonstrating extraordinary leadership that embodies the values of BYU Marriott.
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A Global Impact: Introducing the 2025 Eccles Award Recipients
With hometowns ranging from Orem, Utah, to Paraná, Brazil, and speaking languages like Tagalog and Italian, this year’s Eccles Scholars Award recipients were chosen for their academic performance, prior international experience, second-language fluency, and focus on developing an international career in business.
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Experience, Growth, and the Marriott Student Review
Facing an increasingly competitive job market, some students at the BYU Marriott School of Business are turning to the Marriott Student Review to gain communication and leadership skills to boost them along their professional journey.
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2025 MBA Stoddard Scholars Recognized for Excellence in Finance
Eleven MBA students at the BYU Marriott School of Business received the 2025 George E. Stoddard Prize. These students are committed to pursuing a career in finance and have displayed leadership and academic excellence.
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MBA Students Received 2025 Hawes Scholars Awards
The award, which includes a $10,000 cash prize, is one of the highest distinctions given to graduating MBA students at BYU Marriott.
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BYU Marriott Honors Faculty and Staff for Leadership and Service
In April 2025, 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.
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