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Executive MPA

Read about BYU Marriott's EMPA 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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Student Spotlight

To Protect and Serve

March 20, 2020
For BYU Marriott EMPA student Uati Afele the day starts early and ends late. Although he's juggling many different responsibilities, Afele always aims to serve those around him.

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Employee Spotlight

"Sitting at the Table"

March 18, 2020
Lori Wadsworth, the director of BYU Marriott's MPA program, missed only one night of classes during her time as a student in the BYU Marriott Executive MPA (EMPA) program the night of her son's birth.

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Alumni Spotlight

From Passing the Ball to Passing Down Success

February 27, 2020
Joining the healthcare field after shooting free throws in front of thousands is quite the change of pace. However, serving others through healthcare transformation is former BYU men's Basketball player and 2016 EMPA grad Anson Winder's newfound passion.
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Alumni Spotlight

Chiefs of the BYU EMPA Program

December 02, 2019
Being a police chief is a challenging position to hold, but BYU Marriott helped prepare Darren Paul, Chad Soffe, and Chris Autry to serve the communities they love.
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Alumni Spotlight

A Life Dedicated to Making a Difference

April 19, 2019
Not many people stick to the dreams they had when they were five, but Kena Mathews has the opportunity on a daily basis to see her childhood calling to make a difference in the world become reality.
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Alumni Spotlight

Call to Public Service

May 14, 2018
After improving the election process in Utah and a push from friends, Kelleen Potter is seeking success as the mayor of Heber City.
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Alumni Spotlight

Following a Feeling

July 13, 2017
Kristin Yee landed her dream job, successfully working her artistic talents at Disney. But after 13 years, an impression directed her to a new line of work at a very different organization.
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Student Experiences

Math Camp Adds up to Success

November 10, 2015
This summer 27 incoming MPA and EMPA students got together for camp—but instead of bringing out canoes and tents, they reached for calculators and graph paper.
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Alumni Experiences

MPA Alum On The Ellen Degeneres Show

June 11, 2015
EMPA alum Chris Banford recently teamed up with Ellen DeGeneres to surprise his wife, Mary.
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Center News

Enhance Your Marketability With a Public Administration Degree

March 29, 2012
Have you ever thought of going back to school? Finding the right executive program might be more realistic than you think.
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Alumni Spotlight

Jeff Sermon: Reaching New Heights

May 17, 2011
According to education reformer Horace Mann, "human being is not attaining his full heights until he is educated"
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Student Spotlight

Executive MPA Student Remembered

November 23, 2010
Jamie Cope Bennee, a 34-year-old BYU Executive MPA student, died in a tragic plane crash in Payson, Utah, on Nov. 18.
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Alumni Spotlight

The Leading Man

June 01, 2010
It’s 9:58 p.m. in a small, dark theater. The audience members, an eclectic mix of fashionistas and film fanatics, sit whispering, their faces washed in the green glow of the theater’s exit signs.
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Student Experiences

BYU or Bust: Executive Students Willing to Travel

March 11, 2010
While a 234-mile trip may not be your average commute, students are increasingly willing to traverse state lines to earn a Marriott School graduate degree.
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In the News

Humanitarian Named 2008 Administrator of the Year

April 24, 2008
BYU's Romney Institute named Carolyn Grow Dailey, president and CEO of ASCEND Alliance, as 2008 Administrator of the Year.
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