en-us Current news and events at the BYU Marriott School of Business. http://marriott.byu.edu/news/img/msb_logo.png http://marriott.byu.edu/news?id=1 58 144 BYU Marriott School of Business News Logo Sun, 03 May 2026 16:13:49 +0000 BYU Marriott School of Business RSS http://marriott.byu.edu/news?id=1 chad_little@byu.edu (Chad Little) Chad Little MBA students walked out of the Marketing Futures Summit, hosted by the BYU Marriott School of Business, with a PVC pipe and a branded hoodie in hand. Aside from providing participants with some BYU Marriott swag, the event offered students the opportunity to both network with recent MBA alumni and develop professional skills.]]> Fri, 01 May 2026 15:02:20 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2669 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2669 Bryan Ross Bryan Ross 0 When BYU Marriott student Michael Liu did the math, he didn’t like what he saw. Liu had spent the first 16 years of his life in Beijing and Taiwan, dreaming of going to college in the United States. He added up the costs of college one night—and his dream suddenly seemed impossible. Discouraged, he said a prayer. “I think the answer God told me was that everything would be okay,” he says. “But honestly, in that moment, my faith wasn’t quite there yet.” Still, Liu decided he didn’t want to let go of his dream without giving it his best shot.]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:08:15 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2676 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2676 Bryan Ross Bryan Ross 0 Jeff Ferrell and Benn Manning lost $110,000 worth of taco mac and cheese in a single manufacturing mishap. For these two founders of the frozen meal company Counter, this was just one of the many trials they’ve faced. But as keynote speakers of the 2026 SMB ETA Conference hosted by the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology at the BYU Marriott School of Business, Ferrell and Manning shared that relying on God throughout their journey helps them grow both personally and professionally.]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:45:41 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2666 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2666 Kiana Aquino Kiana Aquino 0 BYU Marriott student Shane Sykes describes himself as a dentist by training and an adventurer at heart. Above all, he prioritizes spending time with his family—and regardless of the cost or time commitment, he says it's worth it.]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:49:00 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2677 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2677 Bryan Ross Bryan Ross 0 For BYU student Katie Young, the biggest lesson she learned from helping run the Community Compassion Collective was simple: social networks matter. Young, a student employee at the Ballard Center for Social Impact in the BYU Marriott School of Business, spent 13 weeks leading the pilot program that connects people experiencing homelessness with local community members.]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:29:07 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2681 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2681 Elizabeth Walker Elizabeth Walker 0 For students at Brigham Young University, starting a family and seeking creative ways to pay for school aren’t necessarily unique experiences—but they were transformative for BYU Marriott School of Business strategy student Dustin Hubnik. As he prepares to graduate, he reflects on the motivation he has found from deciding to embrace challenges.]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:31:38 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2675 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2675 Elizabeth Walker Elizabeth Walker 0 As BYU Marriott student Caleb Jones tackles tricky topics in his GSCM classes, being personally accountable is his priority. Jones says this proactive approach has helped him grow and apply the things he learns to his studies as well as his personal life.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:03:31 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2673 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2673 Melissa Een Melissa Een 0 From modeling, to working in the Indiana House of Representatives, to eventually moving to Utah to help a friend chase a girl, Napoleon Nosker’s journey has been less than linear. But it led him to the BYU Marriott School of Business, where he is now graduating with a degree in business management. Largely through the relationships he has formed with others, Nosker says he has been able to change his setbacks into strengths.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:23:44 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2672 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2672 Elizabeth Walker Elizabeth Walker 0 Jimmy Valverde says his younger self would be surprised he is graduating from the BYU Marriott School of Business with a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurial management. Looking back on his journey, Valverde says that God has led him, step-by-step, to opportunities greater than he envisioned for himself.]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:15:38 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2670 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2670 Kiana Aquino Kiana Aquino 0 A series of conversations helped shape a career path for experience design and management (ExDM) student Maddie Johnson. What began as simple discussions about potential majors grew through interactions with peers, professors, and industry professionals, eventually leading her to a full-time role she hadn't expected.]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:03:49 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2674 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2674 Nicholas Day Nicholas Day 0 “I know I have a lot of weaknesses, but the MPA program has helped me come to know what my strengths are,” says BYU Marriott School of Business student Ben Maxfield. As he prepares to graduate, he reflects on how the lessons he learned have prepared him to start his career with confidence.]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:41 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2665 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2665 Elizabeth Walker Elizabeth Walker 0 Twenty-four university professors from across the United States filed into the Wilkinson Student Center Skyroom in February for a special interest group summit devoted to faith and entrepreneurship. As they admired the snow-covered mountains in their view, they heard from a panel of three Brigham Young University students who discussed how they’ve combined faith with entrepreneurship, leading to a greater purpose behind their pursuits.]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:38:20 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2663 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2663 Bryan Ross Bryan Ross 0 When he felt like the world was caving in, Caleb Cummings relied on his Air Force ROTC training to ground him. The senior, studying mechanical engineering at Brigham Young University, explains that the mindset he used to lead rigorous ROTC training events also helped him overcome personal tragedies.]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:21:43 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2667 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2667 Megan Charlton Megan Charlton 0 As Morgan Bale tells it, the path to her current position of assistant professor was made up of a series of small steps and promptings from the Lord. Bale says the most important thing she can teach her marketing students is that their Savior lives and loves them, and she hopes to give them the skills they need to make their own small steps forward.]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:15:07 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2655 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2655 Melissa Een Melissa Een 0 MPA students at the BYU Marriott School of Business have the opportunity to learn from more than just hypothetical situations and case studies. Through Grantwell, education and community outreach happen in tandem as students consult real nonprofit organizations looking to apply for and allocate grant funds.]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:44:06 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2664 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2664 Elizabeth Walker Elizabeth Walker 0 Before even stepping foot on BYU campus, GSCM senior Kennedy McMullin knew she was interested in business. What she didn’t know was the complex—and sometimes comical—situations she would find herself working in.]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:48:59 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2662 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2662 Melissa Een Melissa Een 0 BYU Marriott School of Business finance alumnus Taylor DeHart says that investing in emerging restaurants might not be viewed as the most exciting job, but helping founders build their own version of the American dream makes it deeply fulfilling. “We are able to help build something truly special that can transform lives,” he says. “And that’s the cool part.”]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:01:55 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2661 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2661 Bryan Ross Bryan Ross 0 At the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, student entrepreneurs have the opportunity to turn their big ideas into reality. These self-starters say entrepreneurship becomes more fulfilling as they work to develop themselves and build relationships.]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:13:32 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2648 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2648 Kiana Aquino Kiana Aquino 0 The Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics at the BYU Marriott School of Business presented Derek Miller with the MPA Alumnus of the Year Award to recognize his extraordinary service and leadership in the public and nonprofit sector. In accepting the award, Miller shared how gospel principles have guided his views of leadership.]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:46:20 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2660 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2660 Elizabeth Walker Elizabeth Walker 0 During the 2025 spring semester, 30 students visited six countries in Asia and the Pacific to identify possible instances of modern slavery. John Gardner, an associate professor who led the trip, says, “From the very first class period, students were encouraged to think about ways that they could share light with each of the people that we would contact: both in the businesses and in our cultural visits.”]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:50:59 +0000 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2654 http://marriott.byu.edu/news/?article=2654 Melissa Een Melissa Een 0