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Kiana Aquino

Public Relations Writer, BYU Marriott School of Business
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Student Experiences

Progression at Every Altitude

By Kiana Aquino
July 02, 2026
Brian Adams watched military jets fly over his childhood home in Littleton, Colorado, and dreamed about becoming a pilot. And after committing to the Brigham Young University Air Force ROTC program, Adams says he learned to see new and uncomfortable situations as opportunities to grow.
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Alumni Spotlight

The Marriage of Education and Life

By Kiana Aquino
June 24, 2026
Romantic interest wasn’t the only connection between Bryant and Mandy Bingham when they first met in spring 2011: Both were pre-business students interested in the organizational behavior and human resources program at Brigham Young University. Fifteen years and three children later, Bryant and Mandy say they’ve grown professionally and personally because of their experiences at BYU Marriott.
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Student Experiences

A Space to Create

By Kiana Aquino
June 04, 2026
Known for its entrepreneurial minds and soda bar, the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology at the BYU Marriott School of Business also offers studio offices—rooms to support growth and progress for student-owned businesses.
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Center News

Counting Blessings in Business During the 2026 SMB ETA Conference

By Kiana Aquino
April 29, 2026
Keynote speakers, Jeff Ferrell and Benn Manning shared that relying on God throughout their journey helps them grow both personally and professionally at the 2026 SMB ETA Conference.
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Student Experiences

Following God's Business Plan

By Kiana Aquino
April 22, 2026
Looking back on his entrepreneurial and academic journey, Jimmy Valverde says that God has led him, step-by-step, to opportunities greater than he envisioned for himself.
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Student Experiences

Humanizing Business

By Kiana Aquino
April 06, 2026
At the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, student entrepreneurs say entrepreneurship becomes more fulfilling as they work to develop themselves and build relationships.
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School News

Embracing the Journey to Winning the 2025 Big Idea Competition

By Kiana Aquino
March 23, 2026
As the winner of the 2025 Big Idea Competition hosted by the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology at the BYU Marriott School of Business, Ryan Zimbauer says the recognition for his project, MagPocket, is a result of continually seeking and taking opportunities to learn.
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Student Experiences

Workshopping Growth

By Kiana Aquino
March 11, 2026
While serving at a workshop hosted by the human resource management (HRM) program, HRM students learned that using their education to help others can encourage growth and joy for both themselves and the people they serve.
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Student Experiences

Adding to the Legacy: Entrepreneurship through the Rollins Center

By Kiana Aquino
March 02, 2026
Peyton Jackson and other student entrepreneur find support in building their businesses from Christlike predecessors and an entrepreneurial culture at the BYU Marriott School of Business.
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