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Read about BYU Marriott's Human Resources Management program, the students in our programs, the faculty and their research, as well as where our alumni are in their careers.
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Coming Back to Give Back

March 25, 2020
While BYU Marriott faculty member Lisa Jones has a diversity of experience fighting global poverty, her greatest goal remains simple. She wants to use her spare time for other people and help other students find a way to do the same.

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Leaving Her Mark

March 17, 2020
While she can trace her family history back to BYU-building namesakes such as Jesse Knight and George H. Brimhall, Rachel Hair is making her own impact on the school as the president of BYU's Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) club.

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Passion with a Purpose

January 29, 2020
Throughout her life, BYU Marriott HR junior Rebecca Garrett hasn't found a personal, athletic, or professional bar she couldn't clear.
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Finding Your Tribe

January 24, 2020
While BYU Marriott alumna Nichole Rohrbaugh always dreamed of attending BYU, she never expected to find herself where she is today.
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BYU Marriott Hosts Annual HR Innovations Conference

December 16, 2019
What question are you living? Hal Gregerson asked more than 250 attendees.

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BYU Marriott Team Wins $5,000 and First Place at Purdue HR Case Competition

December 12, 2019
Dreams turned to reality for BYU Marriott Society of Human Resources student team on 14 November 2019.

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Writing Her Way Through Family Life

November 20, 2019
Whether the characters are mysterious aliens, troll-like teenagers, or raging toddlers, Susan Harker Bohnet can write a book about them, leaving her readers laughing and crying out loud. Bohnet’s knack for understanding both people and marketing has helped her turn her writing skills into a lifelong career of penning novels and magazine columns.
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Impostor Syndrome is more common than you think; Study finds best way to cope with it

September 23, 2019
A new study from researchers at BYU reveals that perceptions of impostorism are quite common and uncovers one of the the best — and worst — ways to cope with such feelings.
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Back-to-Back: BYU SHRM Wins Second Consecutive Chapter Award

September 03, 2019
For the second year in a row, the Society for Human Resource Management awarded BYU's SHRM chapter with the Student Chapter Merit Award, signifying the chapter's excellence and achievements during the 2018-19 academic year.
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The Secret to Success, Qualtrics Style

August 02, 2019
In a world of endless job listings requiring extensive qualifications, pursuing a career can seem overwhelming. But for Natalie Nyman, helping people land their dream jobs is her dream job.
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Creating a More Inclusive Environment

July 29, 2019
When the BYU Marriott Inclusion Committee gathered data about students’ experiences in the business school, the committee discovered many individuals desired further guidelines on developing inclusive behavior that they could carry with them into the workplace.
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Influencing Change

July 19, 2019
With a background in law and research interests in the NFL, assistant professor Taeya Howell brings a unique perspective to BYU Marriott.
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Footprints in Government Lead the Next Generation

June 05, 2019
Rex Facer, BYU Marriott associate professor of public service and ethics, may change the entire organization of Utah County government as he serves as vice-chair of the newly formed Utah County Good Government Advisory Board.
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Moving Forward in Faith

April 03, 2019
Kurt Sandholtz, BYU Marriott assistant professor of organizational behavior and human resources, has learned the importance of moving forward in faith with a decision, without completely understanding what lies ahead.
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BYU SHRM Club: A Resource at Your Fingertips

March 19, 2019
Rachel McDougal entered BYU and was indecisive about which program to pursue. Through the BYU Student Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) club, McDougal discovered what she wanted to study.
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All About People

December 12, 2018
Rachel McDougal has heard all kinds of HR stereotypes, but make no mistake: she's no Toby Flenderson.
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New HR Advisor Specializes in Leadership

November 19, 2018
Benjamin Galvin has been named the faculty advisor to the HR program, and is dedicated to creating high-impact experiences for his students.
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Two BYU Marriott Professors Recognized at University Conference

September 14, 2018
Colby Wright and Troy Nielson, professors at the BYU Marriott School of Business, were recognized at this year's University Conference.
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