Magazine
Stories which can also be found in the print version of Marriott Alumni Magazine.
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Celebrating 150 Years of BYU
Brigham Young University will never get old—especially when Young is part of its name. But in 2025 the university hits a particularly venerable milestone: its sesquicentennial.
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Supercharged Problem-Solving
How can individuals better approach complex problems? And how do the world’s most innovative leaders help their teams? Read about BYU Marriott research and get practical tips on how to unleash your creative genius.
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The Good Egg
Whether scrambled for morning fare, hardboiled for holidays, or whipped for texture, there’s no denying that eggs are all they’re cracked up to be.
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Digging In
Ginger Belnap, a landscape designer, shares that she's humbled by the simple beauties that God has given us. “There is healing being in the dirt and being with the Earth.”
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Sound Advice
From worship music in ancient Egyptian temples to Muzak piped into World War II–era factories, background sound has aided concentration, relaxation, and productivity for centuries.
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Partner with the Lord in Your Career
Lee Bird's 2025 convocation speech illustrates that career building and kingdom building are not mutually exclusive. In fact, when brought together, they can create a powerful combination.
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Launching UNIV 101
How BYU Marriott Faculty—and Pre-Business Students—Are Embracing the University’s Newest Venture
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The Shipping Point
Consumer expectations have shifted from the standard 3–7 business-day delivery window to two-day, next-day, or even same-day delivery. With this accelerated timeline, retailers are feeling the crunch.
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Seas The Day
Alum Kevin Smith carved out a gnarly career in his nearly 40 years at AT&T. He has also touched hundreds of lives through his optimism, genuine caring, and love for outdoor adventures. You’ve never met a surfer dude quite like him.
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“Let Us Run with Patience the Race That Is Set Before Us”
As a business ethics professor... one of my core goals is to help my students prepare to thrive by increasing their ability to make gospel- and principle-based decisions about work and life.
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Cougars Do Cut Corners
You can—and should—become familiar with tech shortcuts that will not only save time but also boost organization. Start by implementing these simple hacks and see where they take you.
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In Your Wheelhouse
RV enthusiasts often tout “Home is where you park it” to highlight the flexibility a house-on-wheels provides. RVing also offers adventure!
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Paving Pathways for Better Futures
"A generous act changed the trajectory of my life in every single way,” says Gene Hayes, who completed his MBA in 1996. Later, as founding director for BYU–Idaho’s Pathway International, he "saw thousands of lives changed.”
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Three Degrees for Good
For Rachel Bennion, advocating for immigrants isn’t just a professional goal—it’s a personal passion. Inspired by her immigrant great-grandfather's experience, she now helps modern immigrants overcome challenges her grandfather couldn’t have imagined.
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Matching Service with Organizational Behavior
Serving in the community is an essential element in this organizational behavior course, Human Resource Management 391: Organizational Effectiveness.
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Numbers Don’t Lie
After Kirk Holt graduated from high school, he volunteered on the Hill Cumorah Pageant’s work crew, an opportunity his seminary teacher nominated him for.
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Building Tenacity Through Trials and Trails
Nathan Tanner has biked hundreds of trails throughout Utah. Professionally, he’s also ridden the peaks of entrepreneurship and the valleys of rough economies.
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