The latest stories from BYU Marriott
The Right Place to Look
BYU Marriott School of Business student Dave Anderson has found that in life, just like in the accounting systems he studies, “There’s always something that can be improved,” he says. “I just have to look in the right places.”
Relationships that Count: Inside NAC Connect
For the first time, the BYU Marriott School of Business hosted NAC Connect, an event that joins students with business professionals, including members of the school's National Advisory Council (NAC), through keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.
Leadership Beyond the Court
Creighton Hansen’s path to the BYU Marriott School of Business was anything but short. Standing at 6’6”, he played basketball at two different colleges before choosing to pursue a career in law. Although it meant parting with the sport he loved, Hansen says, he felt he could make a greater impact by committing to a new goal: “I felt I needed to be in the BYU Marriott School of Business.”
The Power of Being Seen: Bill Hulterstrom’s 2026 Alumni Achievement Award Lecture
Business management alumnus Bill Hulterstrom began his remarks at the 2026 BYU Marriott School of Business Honored Alumni Lecture with a simple observation: “At three months of age, a baby notices if you’re looking at them or not.” Hulterstrom, who serves as the president and CEO of United Way of Utah County, emphasized the importance of seeing others. “We—the human creature—never outgrow the need to be seen.”
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Stepping Up to the Plate to Carry On a Father’s Legacy
Kore Baseball, the company their late father founded, is where the Charlie and Will Koelliker feel their father's love. Now, with support from the Rollins Center of Technology and Entrepreneurship at the BYU Marriott School of Business, Charlie says they are continuing their father’s legacy and finding purpose in pain as they grow their business.
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Practicing the Language of Social Impact
Rather than practicing Arabic primarily at shopping centers and tourist attractions, Kiki Aldridge talked with local Moroccans as an intern with a pediatric oncology clinic. At the clinic, she found that her connections, both foreign and domestic, were key to achieving her goals to make a difference.
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The Faith to Follow
After twenty years of being a stay-at-home mom, Janae Ricks had no plans to get a master’s degree. But receiving unexpected inspiration led Ricks to apply to the MBA program at the BYU Marriott School of Business, and she says the network she has built has influenced not only her life but also her family.
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Finding New Ventures
Jennifer Scherbel began her BYU Marriott experience with one goal: to learn all she could in order to start a business. “I come from an entrepreneurial family,” she explains. “I had a few business ideas and just felt the itch.”
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When Creativity Takes Flight
Jason Boyd knows his official job title is a mouthful, and explaining his responsibilities is equally verbose. But despite the wordiness of his job description, his work as a creative leader speaks for itself.
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Changing the Game
When an injury ended Daniel Lacey’s playing career, Lacey redirected his time and energy toward business and marketing—a pivot that would eventually land him on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
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Know Thy Employees: How to Lead in an Age of Hidden Trauma
A sudden drop in performance isn’t always a motivation problem. Trauma-informed leaders know what to look for and which practices best support employee healing.
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Leadership in Action
Liz Dixon believes that whether students are in a boardroom presentation or around the watercooler, they can exemplify Christlike leadership by communicating with integrity, respect, excellence, and faith in Christ.
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The Business of Being Good: Why Ethics is Everyone’s Job
Moving from good intentions to integrity in action takes humility, thoughtful decision-making, and values-based leadership. Learn how faculty and alumni are converting ethical reflexes into workplace superpowers.
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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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