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Marriott Alumni Magazine gives you insights into BYU Marriott's programs, faculty research, and student experiences, along with fascinating features, recent speeches, and alumni spotlights.
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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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Get to Know BYU Marriott Alumni
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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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Seas The Day
Alum Kevin Smith carved out a gnarly career in his nearly 40 years at AT&T. He has also touched hundreds of lives through his optimism, genuine caring, and love for outdoor adventures. You’ve never met a surfer dude quite like him.
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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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Inspirational Speeches
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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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“Let Us Run with Patience the Race That Is Set Before Us”
As a business ethics professor... one of my core goals is to help my students prepare to thrive by increasing their ability to make gospel- and principle-based decisions about work and life.
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Connecting Christ and Careers after Graduation
Lee Bird shares with graduates how partnering with the Savior has blessed his career and life.
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