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Read about backgrounds and experiences of international students attending BYU Marriott through the Cardon International Sponsorship (CIS) program.
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Alumni Spotlight

Overcoming the Odds

April 15, 2024
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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Alumni Spotlight

Learning to Lead at Home

September 05, 2022
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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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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Alumni Spotlight

Led to Become a Leader

November 01, 2021
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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Student Spotlight

The Power of Simple Kindnesses

October 11, 2021
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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Alumni Spotlight

Staircase to Success

February 12, 2021
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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Student Spotlight

Courage to Carry On

January 06, 2021
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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Employee Spotlight

A Heart Split Between Two Continents

September 29, 2020
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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Alumni Experiences

CIS Commitment Guides Grad in Global Career

September 02, 2020
BYU Marriott MBA graduate David Paradiso and his family members have enjoyed adventures around the world.

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Student Spotlight

Capacity to Serve

September 27, 2018
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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Student Experiences

Honoring Global Achievements

April 23, 2018
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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Student Experiences

Ten Students Named Eccles Scholars

March 23, 2016
The Marriott School's Whitmore Global Management Center awarded 10 first-year MBA candidates the Eccles Scholar award.
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Alumni Experiences

Original CIS Recipient Returns to Speak on Business Ethics

March 21, 2013
After a 17-year absence, the first Cardon Scholar returned to BYU to advise students on ethical workplace dilemmas.
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Student Experiences

International Marriott School Students Prepare for a Lifetime of Service

January 26, 2011
CIS students from across the globe experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as they visited with LDS Church leaders.
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