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  • Life: Revealing Itself as it Goes Tuesday Apr 10 2018

    Life has not always gone according to plan for BYU Marriott adjunct professor Blair Giles. But for Giles, the unexpected ride has turned out to be greater than he could have imagined, including some quality time with one Jimmer Fredette.


  • Brudney Honored at Cornia Lecture Series Monday Apr 09 2018

    Dr. Jeffrey Brudney spoke on how universities can take the lead when improving relationships with their communities.


  • Can a New Nonprofit Succeed? Tuesday Mar 27 2018

    Public administration professor Robert Christensen's new research seeks to answer whether or not there are too many nonprofits in the market.


  • Sheryl Sculley Honored for City Management Tuesday Mar 20 2018

    BYU Marriott's Romney Institute of Public Management has named the San Antonio city manager its 2018 Administrator of the Year for her outstanding service.


  • Tackling Every Opportunity Friday Mar 16 2018

    A famous Hail Mary, Silicon Slopes, and the top venture capital competition in the world—Adam Pulsipher is everywhere.


  • Fellowship Changes Alum's Career Path Thursday Jan 11 2018

    Todd Tapp's decision to leave his comfort zone will undoubtedly shape his entire career.


  • Top BYU Marriott Stories of 2017 Friday Dec 29 2017

    Name changes, rankings, awards and more—here is the list of the top BYU Marriott School of Business stories of 2017.


  • What Works in Workplace Giving? Thursday Nov 09 2017

    Tis the season for workplace giving, and new research from BYU Marriott professor Rob Christensen reveals a blueprint for institutions looking to increase charitable donations.


  • Lt. Colonel Receives MPA Alumnus of the Year Tuesday Oct 31 2017

    Honoree Brett Swigert shared the importance of service before self in his acceptance speech.


  • James Perry Speaks at Cornia Lecture Series Tuesday Oct 17 2017

    Honored for his outstanding contributions to public administration research, James Perry shared four points for advancing research in the field during his remarks.


  • Panetta Named Int'l Executive of the Year Thursday Sep 21 2017

    Former U.S. Secretary of Defense and CIA Director shared how to make the American Dream happen in remarks accepting the award.


  • BYU Announces Business School Changes Wednesday Aug 30 2017

    The Brigham Young University Board of Trustees has approved a change to the name of the university's business school and two of its departments in addition to changing seven undergraduate emphases to majors.


  • Simulation Helps Drive Professor’s Research Tuesday Aug 01 2017

    Chris Silvia not only conducts energy policy research that is influencing the way battery-powered electric vehicles are promoted, he also plays a mean bagpipe.


  • Agle Named IABS President Friday Jul 28 2017

    Brad Agle, George W. Romney​ Endowed Professor, has been installed as the president of the International Association for Business and Society at the group's annual meeting held in Amsterdam.


  • Following a Feeling Thursday Jul 13 2017

    Kristin Yee landed her dream job, successfully working her artistic talents at Disney. But after 13 years, an impression directed her to a new line of work at a very different organization.


  • BYU Devotional: A Future Only God Could See Tuesday Jun 27 2017

    Eva Witesman, associate professor of public management, addressed campus at BYU's weekly devotional.


  • Wadsworth Named Public Management Chair Wednesday May 31 2017

    Marriott School of Management dean Lee Perry has announced Lori Wadsworth as the new chair of the public management department and director of the Romney Institute of Public Management.


  • Marriott School Graduates Honored Friday Apr 28 2017

    Alfred Gantner, cofounder of Partners Group and an MBA alum, shared his insights on a balanced life as the featured speaker at convocation on 28 April.


  • Marriott School Honors Faculty, Staff Friday Apr 21 2017

    Michael Thompson, Shane Allred, and others were recognized at the annual Marriott School Awards Luncheon for their contributions to the university and their respective fields.


  • Make-A-Wish CEO Honored David Williams receives Administrator of the Year Award Friday Mar 24 2017

    The Romney Institute recently recognized David Williams for his outstanding work in the nonprofit sector.