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Kiana Aquino

Public Relations Writer, BYU Marriott School of Business
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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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Student Experiences

IS Students Integrate Skills into Service

By Kiana Aquino
February 26, 2026
From pinning vests to programming websites, information systems (IS) students at the BYU Marriott School of Business worked with a local nonprofit to help people experiencing homelessness stay warm in the winter.
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Student Spotlight

Where Community and Character Converge

By Kiana Aquino
January 26, 2026
As he's served in the Army ROTC and studied information systems at BYU Marriott, Spencer Wright says these communities have shaped his character, perspective, and trajectory.
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Employee Spotlight

Flying in the Face of Challenges

By Kiana Aquino
November 07, 2025
For Luke Parker, being a captain in the Air Force and assistant professor is more than just a love for airplanes—it's also how service led to personal growth in all aspects of his life.
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