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Center News

Volunteerism Scholar Ram Cnaan Speaks at Cornia Lecturer Series

July 30, 2022
The Romney Institute honored Ram Cnaan, the newest recipient of the Gary C. Cornia Lecturer Series award.
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Employee Spotlight

Around the World in 70 Ways

July 27, 2022
As the executive director of the Whitmore Global Business Center, Bruce Money encourages his students to travel and further expand their views of the world.
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School News

Romney Institute Welcomes New Director

July 13, 2022
Rob Christensen has been announced as the next director of the Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics. Christensen took over for the previous director, Lori Wadsworth, on July 1.
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Employee Spotlight

Leading A Life of Service

June 07, 2022
When she ended her 30-year-long career at the Romney Institute at BYU Marriott. emeritus faculty member Gloria Wheeler knew she wanted to continue serving others.
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Alumni Spotlight

Diverse Teams, United Mindset

June 03, 2022
The skills 2022 MBA grad Caleb Faber learned during his student exchange program at Bocconi University will help him in his future career.
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Student Spotlight

Full STEAM Ahead

May 30, 2022
Transfer student Alyssa Asplund found a way to continue making a difference for those in need through the Ballard Center for Social Impact at the BYU Marriott School of Business.
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Employee Spotlight

Finding Her Place in Entrepreneurship

May 18, 2022
When students enter The Slab, the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology’s newly remodeled office space in the Tanner Building, they will often be greeted by office manager Rose Blamires.
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Student Spotlight

From SIP to Full-Time Job

May 14, 2022
Meeting refugees during his church mission solidified Cade Hyde's desire to have a career in social impact, which he pursued through the Ballard Center.
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Faculty Research

When it comes to buying stuff, who do you trust to sell it: Government, nonprofits or for-profits? BYU study says...

May 05, 2022
According to a recent BYU study, research showed that when the price and quality of goods and services is the same, consumers favor nonprofits over the government and the government over for-profit companies.
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Employee Spotlight

Finding Business Success, Personal Happiness

April 22, 2022
Jim Ritchie shares how he overcame personal obstacles and found success and happiness.
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Employee Spotlight

Worldwide Traveling and Evergreen Teaching

April 20, 2022
Jerry Christensen draws from his international experience to teach about current issues happening in Germany as an adjunct professor for BYU Marriott.
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Employee Spotlight

From a Closet to 3,000 Students a Year

April 15, 2022
As the associate managing director of the BYU Marriott Ballard Center for Social Impact, Aaron Miller has nearly two decades of experience in encouraging and supporting students as they "Do Good Better."
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Employee Spotlight

Forging Bonds Between Generosity and Religion

April 11, 2022
A chain of events stretching through five universities and a faith conversion led BYU Marriott MPA professor Dan Heist to his research linking religion and philanthropic behavior.
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School News

Ballard Center employee wins Student Employee of the Year

March 22, 2022
Ballard Center employee Hannah Koford was recently honored as the 2022 BYU Student Employee of the Year.
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Student Spotlight

Fulfilling Her Commitment to Serve

March 21, 2022
Thanks to a sponsorship program run through the Global Business Center, international student Carmela Bristain recently completed the MAcc program at BYU Marriott.
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Student Experiences

BYU Student Team Tells Diverse Stories

March 18, 2022
Four BYU students are using social platforms and the Ballard Center for Social Impact to help project partner Video Volunteers find individuals sharing personal stories.
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Student Experiences

Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease and taking eyecare to third-world countries: BYU student innovators deliver again

March 14, 2022
Each year students at BYU give their best shot at developing new technologies that can improve the world. With $50,000 in prize money on the line, the 2022 Student Innovator of the Year Competition once again delivered potentially life-changing results.
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Student Experiences

Seed Grants Plant Opportunity for Student Entrepreneurs

March 11, 2022
Student entrepreneurs at BYU looking for guidance and financial backing now have the opportunity to receive both through the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology's new Seed Grants program.
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