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Student Spotlight

Designing Confidence

April 08, 2025
The ExDM program has strengthened Sydney Rasmussen's confidence by teaching her how to align her unique strengths with real-world needs.
School News

Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve: The 2025 Bateman Awards

April 07, 2025
In March, one student from each undergraduate program received the Bateman Award for their exemplary dedication to the BYU Marriott values, commitment to academic excellence, and profound drive to serve others.
Alumni Spotlight

Empowered Toward a Career in Private Equity

April 03, 2025
Christina Muhlestein Bates had a track record for going for what she wanted, until a bad experience working in business left her unsure of her next step—until an MBA from BYU Marriott showed her that she could do and become anything she wanted.
School News

Accounting Courses Focus on Giving Students Real-World Experience

April 01, 2025
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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Student Spotlight

Working Toward a Better Workday

March 20, 2025
Human resources management senior Alania Bryce Pauga has always enjoyed working, and her goal is to help others do the same.
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Student Spotlight

Running into Unexpected Opportunities

March 19, 2025
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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Student Spotlight

Blending Creativity and Building Confidence Through an MBA

March 14, 2025
Alexis Belliston wasn’t planning on graduate school—but two years ago, when she was inspired to pursue an MBA at the BYU Marriott School of Business, she felt God pave the way for her to go back to school, building her faith and confidence along the way.
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Alumni Spotlight

The Power of Priorities

March 05, 2025
While studying information systems at the BYU Marriott School of Business, Doug Maxfield's plan to pursue a career in technology development shifted drastically after a transformational conversation with a family friend unearthed an untapped passion: leadership development.
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Alumni Spotlight

Bouquets and Business

February 19, 2025
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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Alumni Spotlight

Numbers Don’t Lie

February 09, 2025
After Kirk Holt graduated from high school, he volunteered on the Hill Cumorah Pageant’s work crew, an opportunity his seminary teacher nominated him for.
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Faculty Research

BYU Professor, Partners Create First-Ever Risk Guide to Help Organizations Safely Adopt AI

June 20, 2024
BYU Marriott professor teams with ASU, University of Duisburg-Essen, and industry coauthors to create GenAI Governance Framework.
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Faculty Research

Mindset Matters

By Lisa Ann Thomson
March 26, 2024
In the quest to alleviate poverty, BYU researchers are discovering how a growth mindset matters as much as a skill set.
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Experience Design Study: Attending Campus Devotionals Increases Student Sense of Connection

March 04, 2024
Going to BYU athletics events, joining clubs and playing intramural sports rank high on connection; devotionals rank even higher
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Alumni Spotlight

Building Tenacity Through Trials and Trails

February 09, 2025
Nathan Tanner has biked hundreds of trails throughout Utah. Professionally, he’s also ridden the peaks of entrepreneurship and the valleys of rough economies.
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Alumni Spotlight

Resourceful Thinking in Rural Communities

November 01, 2024
There can be many economic and social problems in rural, resource-dependent communities, and finding solutions is challenging. However, Aaron Kelson, an instructor at Minnesota North College, is determined to help the residents of his central Minnesota community flourish.
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Alumni Spotlight

Embarking on a Lifelong Adventure

November 01, 2024
On the first official day of BYU Marriott’s 2011 Europe Business study abroad, two students took a photo together at a windy lighthouse in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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