Faculty & Employees
Read about the interesting careers of BYU Marriott faculty and learn about what our employees are involved in to help business students get the most out of their education.
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When Religion Goes to Work
Paul Lambert hopes to empower students at the BYU Marriott School of Business to see their faith as one of their biggest assets in the workplace.
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A Commitment to Practical Learning
As a professor in the finance department at the BYU Marriott School of Business, Barrett Slade strives to equip his students with practical tools to thrive in the “real world” of real estate.
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Trials and Triumphs of a Combat Rescue Officer
Cameron Strawn, an assistant professor of aerospace studies at Brigham Young University, shares how his commitment to try has allowed him to accomplish many feats that people once told him were too difficult to attempt or improbable to achieve.
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Trusting in God’s Plans
When Jeffrey Pickerd graduated from BYU Marriott, he knew he wanted to return as a faculty member someday. Now a new associate professor in the SOA, Pickerd has seen the Lord’s hand guiding his journey back to BYU Marriott as he continued forward in faith.
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Finding Common Ground Through Gospel Insights
In 2023, associate professor of management at BYU Marriott Richard Gardner started teaching at a new university, in a new city, as a new parent—these challenges brought Gardner a chance to connect with his students and research in new ways.
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Four BYU Marriott Faculty and Staff Receive Awards at 2024 University Conference
At the 2024 University Conference, four faculty and staff members at BYU Marriott received awards for their contributions to BYU.
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Growing Ever Upward
Ron Worsham believes that persistent improvements can push the boundaries of what one originally thinks is possible. Worsham has seen the fruits of dedicated labor manifest over and over again in his 30 years at BYU Marriott—both in himself and in his students.
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Fresh Perspectives and New Hires for MPA Program
Jeanelle Carden and Savannah Heath bring fresh perspectives and expertise to help grow the MPA community and increase its impact in the world.
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Devotional: Learn of Christ
Darron Billeter, an associate professor of marketing at BYU Marriott, delivered Tuesday’s campus devotional address, focusing on prioritizing learning––particularly learning of Jesus Christ.
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Forum: Becoming a Disciple-Leader
Kim Clark, the NAC distinguished professor of management at BYU Marriott, delivered Tuesday’s forum address on campus. He provided an in-depth look at the importance of becoming “disciple-leaders.”
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Optimizing Futures
As an undergrad, Laura Cutler was hooked on using her creativity to optimize user experience. Now an assistant teaching professor, Cutler uses her same creativity to optimize students’ experiences.
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BYU Marriott Names Mat Duerden as New Department Chair of Experience Design and Management
BYU Marriott School of Business dean Brigitte Madrian has announced the appointment of Mat Duerden as the new chair of the Department of Experience Design and Management on July 1, 2024.
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BYU Marriott Names Shad Morris as New Director of the Whitmore Global Business Center
BYU Marriott School of Business dean Brigitte Madrian announced Shad Morris as the new director of the Whitmore Global Business Center effective July 1, 2024. Morris is replacing Bruce Money who has served as the center’s director since 2014.
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Where Are They Now?
We tracked down six beloved BYU Marriott professors whose impact continues to be felt long after retirement.
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BYU Professor, Partners Create First-Ever Risk Guide to Help Organizations Safely Adopt AI
BYU Marriott professor teams with ASU, University of Duisburg-Essen, and industry coauthors to create GenAI Governance Framework.
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Devotional: Let Us Run with Patience the Race that Is Set Before Us
In a devotional at the Marriott Center, BYU Professor Brad Owens shared the message that we can “not only complete this mortal part of our eternal journey, but can do so with magnificent success.”
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Faculty Development in International Business: From Blackouts to Breakthroughs
Many faculty at the BYU Marriott School of Business travel with and teach students on semester-long trips to other parts of the world. But on their separate visits to the African continent, Tom Meservy and Kristin DeTienne didn’t teach courses or sightsee with students. Through the Faculty Development in International Business program, these professors researched the business practices of other countries and returned with new insights to bring to their classrooms and their research.
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Peak Perspectives
Each fall Peter Ward leads his students as they climb Rock Canyon’s rugged walls. Both in rock-climbing classes or ExDM research classes, Ward teaches students how to interlace academic and spiritual studies.
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