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Where will your BYU Marriott degree take you? Read about the careers our alumni are in and the interesting things they are doing.
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Employee Experiences

Renaissance Man of the Tax World Gains Recognition

February 22, 2022
Troy K. Lewis, an associate teaching professor in the School of Accountancy at BYU Marriott, recently received the 2021 Arthur J. Dixon Memorial Award.
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Alumni Spotlight

An Entrepreneur in Entrepreneurship

February 21, 2022
TRUE Africa provides educational and humanitarian sponsorships to orphans and other vulnerable children. “We operate entirely on volunteer efforts, enabling 95 percent of every dollar donated to go toward program services,” Hite says.
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Alumni Spotlight

A Hand of Hope

February 21, 2022
When Frank Magaña was a student at BYU, he remembers walking by the sign “Enter to learn; go forth to serve” every day when he entered campus.
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Alumni Experiences

Young Professionals Career Engagement Program

February 21, 2022
The best jobs often don’t come from applying to a job posting but through contacts and networking.
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Alumni Spotlight

Keeping Life Interesting

February 18, 2022
While passionate about the public health sector, BYU Marriott MBA alumna Jodi Morrison Deputy began to consider a career switch after graduating from college and working in the field for three years.
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Alumni Spotlight

An MBA For All Continents

February 11, 2022
After moving to the United States to complete his undergraduate education, Karni Arha wanted to pursue a high-quality, affordable MBA program.
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Alumni Spotlight

Optimistic About the Future

February 09, 2022
Developing others and watching them grow is BYU Marriott HRM alum Joe Hardie's favorite aspect of human resources.
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Alumni Spotlight

The Problem Solver

February 02, 2022
BYU Marriott strategy alum Gentry Davies has made a career out of solving tricky projections and analyzing future business opportunities.
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Alumni Experiences

Excellence in Leadership, Excellence in Life

January 24, 2022
The global supply chain management program recently recognized BYU Marriott accounting alum Brian Hancock with the Global Supply Chain Excellence Award.
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Alumni Experiences

MPA Alum Recognized for Extraordinary Career

January 12, 2022
On November 5, 2021, the Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics presented the 2021 N. Dale Wright Alumni Award to Dr. Tamara Sheffield.
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Alumni Spotlight

Inviting All to the Table

January 07, 2022
When former BYU ROTC cadet Scott Lovejoy was a newly enlisted medic in the United States Army, he received a surprise visit from his father that changed his life.
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Alumni Spotlight

Handcrafting Solutions to Poverty

January 05, 2022
Her childhood hobby of weaving purses out of Capri Sun pouches inspired BYU Marriott entrepreneur graduate Sydni Dunn to empower artisans around the world to sell their handcrafted products.
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Alumni Spotlight

A Statement of Character

December 21, 2021
EMBA grad Bob Ycmat is proud of the lessons he has learned and the impact he has had throughout his career, a journey he says was reenergized by BYU Marriott.
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Alumni Spotlight

Staying on Track with Life’s Priorities

December 20, 2021
George Erickson's dynamic railroad career took him to a variety of prestigious positions, but he says what he is most proud of has nothing to do with his work.
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Alumni Spotlight

Subscribing to Success

December 06, 2021
As a student at BYU, Rebecca Tanner started Bookroo, a children's book subscription box company, with the help of the Rollins Center. Now, Bookroo has grown to reach over 30,000 homes.
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Alumni Spotlight

The Reason Behind Risk-Taking

December 03, 2021
Saira Aslam's journey to success began when she moved more than 7,500 miles to study at the BYU Marriott School of Business.
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Alumni Spotlight

Cultivating His Own Future

November 26, 2021
BYU Marriott MPA alum Ed Thatcher grew up on a farm, and he learned that farming was long, hard work. Though many enjoy the lifestyle, Thatcher decided living on a farm wasn't for him.
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Alumni Experiences

Accounting Alumni Awarded CPA's Highest Honor

November 16, 2021
BYU Marriott accounting alumni Kathrine Jensen and Jared Nielsen recently received one of the most prestigious recognitions in accounting: the Elijah Watt Sells Award.
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