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Read about BYU Marriott's Entrepreneurial Management program, the students in our program, the faculty and their research, as well as where our alumni are in their careers.
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School News

New Office, Same Mission: The Rollins Center Moves to South Campus

October 08, 2024
In September students at Brigham Young University attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to learn more about the Rollins Center’s new south campus space and its services for BYU entrepreneurs.
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Center News

Powder Baby Founder Kylee Black Wins the 2024 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge

June 18, 2024
Brigham Young University senior Kylee Black sat in anxious anticipation as teams were called up to the stage of the 2024 Utah Entrepreneurship Challenge. Third place was announced, then second place was awarded. For Black, the next moments were unforgettable.
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Faculty Research

Mindset Matters

By Lisa Ann Thomson
March 26, 2024
In the quest to alleviate poverty, BYU researchers are discovering how a growth mindset matters as much as a skill set.
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Center News

Innovative Group of BYU Students Roll Out New AI Tech to Solve Parking Problems

March 19, 2024
Spot Parking team wins 2024 BYU Student Innovator of the Year competition and $12,000.
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Alumni Spotlight

Mountain Biking and Moving Forward

November 03, 2023
Sterling Petersen has such a passion for mountain biking, he decided to make it his day job. Since graduating from BYU Marriott’s entrepreneurship program, he’s created multiple startups focused on mountain biking products and has built a collaborative work environment in the process.
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School News

Introducing New Faculty at BYU Marriott in 2023

October 23, 2023
Eight professors joined the faculty at the BYU Marriott School of Business in 2023. “We are excited to welcome these new faculty members,” says Brigitte Madrian, dean of BYU Marriott. “In line with our mission to develop leaders of faith, intellect, and character, these new faculty bring insight and experience that will contribute to the educational experience BYU Marriott offers its students.”
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School News

BYU Marriott Names Mike Hendron as New Director of the Rollins Center

July 25, 2023
Mike Hendron is the new director of the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology effective June 17, 2023.
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Alumni Spotlight

A Stack of Experiences

July 24, 2023
Embracing diverse business experiences has given alumna Mallory Stack versatility and a vision for the future of women in business.
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School News

BYU’s next unicorn? Student startup “Zaymo” has won more than $900,000 in prize money this spring

June 26, 2023
One of BYU’s student startups just walked away with the most prize money at the biggest and most prestigious collegiate business plan competition in the country.
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Employee Spotlight

Mentoring Future Creatives

April 12, 2023
Jeffrey Burningham, adjunct faculty and partner to the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, believes the creative process is pivotal to a fulfilling life.
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Student Experiences

Education Report 2022: Collaborating for Impact

March 14, 2023
This year marks a decade of the BYU Crocker Innovation Fellowship program, hosted by BYU Marriott. Teamwork is at the heart of the program, which is designed to be a transformative innovation experience for students from any major across campus.
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Alumni Spotlight

From Crayons to Clothing

March 13, 2023
Even as a young child, Darci Schurig had a love for entrepreneurship. In elementary school, she remembers riding the school bus and selling bracelets and Play-Doh to her classmates.
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Student Spotlight

Passion for Purpose

December 15, 2022
Ashley Wallace's passion for service and learning has led her from the cliffs of Ireland to the people of Madagascar.
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Student Experiences

A Community of Creators

December 02, 2022
At the Creators' Kickoff, students learned about the excellent resources and benefits available to them through joining Creators, the new student association connected with the Rollins Center.
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Student Spotlight

Calling Dibs on MIBS

November 28, 2022
Aileen Hernandez has grown up navigating minority identities. "First-generation American" and "woman in business" are not just buzzwords; they describe her life.
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Alumni Spotlight

Creating a Playbook for Parents

October 14, 2022
With three children and one on the way, Bruce Hymas and his wife Brittany found themselves quite literally losing sleep over their kids.
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Alumni Spotlight

Finding Work that Fits a Family

August 15, 2022
For Dane Bendixen, startup enthusiast and father of three, the values he found at BYU Marriott have carried him throughout his career.
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Student Spotlight

Taking the World by "Swarm"

July 18, 2022
As someone who has often felt like the odd woman out, Mikayla Cluxton recently created a startup, BeeFriend, to help alleviate loneliness in the geriatric population.
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