CIS
Read about backgrounds and experiences of international students attending BYU Marriott through the Cardon International Sponsorship (CIS) program.
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Overcoming the Odds
As a graduate of the MBA program at the BYU Marriott School of Business, Christian Da Silva knows that education opens the door of opportunity. With the help of loving friends and family and a Cardon International Sponsorship from the Whitmore Global Business Center, Da Silva discovered ways to continue his education and shape a better future.
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Learning to Lead at Home
When he thinks about his future goals, Wilson Moreno hopes to become a leader who makes an impact—in his family and his community.
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Fulfilling Her Commitment to Serve
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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Led to Become a Leader
The skills BYU Marriott MBA alum Eduardo Dallagnese learned in his Cardon International Scholarship classes prepared him for leadership roles throughout his career.
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The Power of Simple Kindnesses
BYU Marriott MPA student Lady Ikeya sees evidence of a shared humanity through small acts of kindness from her peers and professors.
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Staircase to Success
For BYU Marriott alum Uros Stampe, success is a journey that comes one step at a time, with each experience helping him uncover his interests and gain confidence in the skills he's worked diligently to develop.
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Courage to Carry On
A common theme throughout BYU Marriott MBA student Joseph van Scheltema's life is to carry on through coping with family tragedy, supporting his family as a student, and traveling through a global pandemic.
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A Heart Split Between Two Continents
BYU Marriott staff member Lisbeth Hopper immigrated to the United States when she was seventeen years old to pursue better opportunities for education. Years later, she's helping other international students do the same.
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CIS Commitment Guides Grad in Global Career
BYU Marriott MBA graduate David Paradiso and his family members have enjoyed adventures around the world.
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Capacity to Serve
Daniel Villanova believes "great leaders lead their people from among them." As a CIS recipient in BYU Marriott's MPA program, he plans to improve lives through service and leadership.
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Honoring Global Achievements
Walking across BYU campus, it is not uncommon to hear students conversing in Portuguese, Mandarin, Russian, or one of many different languages. Sixty-five percent of the student body speaks a second language due to the number of students who participate in study abroad programs, serve LDS missions, or are international students.
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Ten Students Named Eccles Scholars
The Marriott School's Whitmore Global Management Center awarded 10 first-year MBA candidates the Eccles Scholar award.
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Original CIS Recipient Returns to Speak on Business Ethics
After a 17-year absence, the first Cardon Scholar returned to BYU to advise students on ethical workplace dilemmas.
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International Marriott School Students Prepare for a Lifetime of Service
CIS students from across the globe experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as they visited with LDS Church leaders.
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