MPA
Read about BYU Marriott's MPA and EMPA programs, the students in our programs, the faculty and their research, as well as where our alumni are in their careers.
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BYU Marriott Welcomes New Faculty in 2025
As seven new faculty members joined the BYU Marriott School of Business, Dean Brigitte Madrian shares, “We are grateful that these extremely capable individuals have joined our faculty. They are deeply committed to our guiding principle of being centered on students and to our mission of developing leaders of faith, intellect, and character who will transform the world.”
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Leading and Being Led
After earning an MPA from BYU Marriott in 1970, Michael Dyal focused his career on creating a culture of continual improvement and customer service in each of the four cities where he worked as a city manager.
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Living with Intention
David Hart teaches ethics to MPA students at BYU Marriott and hopes they come to learn that making ethical decisions starts with intentions.
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Growing Networks and Serving Individuals
When a group of BYU Marriott MPA students went to the ICMA conference in Pittsburgh, they learned about local government and connected with alumni.
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Distilling Revelation
Throughout her 29-year career, Jenifer Greenwood has trusted God for guidance to help her find opportunities for growth, including completing the EMPA program at BYU Marriott.
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People-Focused Diplomacy
Forging strong relationships and authentic connections in global diplomacy is often not easy, but Jeff and Cheryl Flake shared why they feel fostering meaningful bonds in public service is worth the work.
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Guided by Faith, Committed to Leadership: Meet the 2025 MPA Administrator of the Year
Armed with his faith in God and dream for a better world, 2025 MPA Administrator of the Year Award recipient Salvador Torres Dávalos has made it his life mission to relieve suffering.
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David Matkin Appointed as the New Director of the Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics
David Matkin is appointed to serve as the new director of the Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics, effective July 1, 2025.
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MPA Students Awarded for Essays on Impact and Ethics
Rahel Meyer and David Alder received the Dr. Garth N. Jones Writing Award in recognition of essays that demonstrated meaningful impact in public administration.
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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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Seeds of Change: The 2025 Do Good. Better. Conference
Reverend Dr. Heber Brown III shared how his vision to help his congregation grew into a multi-state network of helping hands at the recent “Do Good. Better.” Conference.
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Rooted in Community, Rising in Purpose
Claudia Barillas has always wanted to make a positive impact in her community, and the tools she's gaining in the executive MPA program at BYU Marriott have helped her achieve her vision.
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Connecting Countries and Serving Individuals
After living and working around the world, MPA student Kenji Sugahara is now studying to make an impact in international development.
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Crossing the Finish Line Together
Students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the BYU MPA program participated in a bike race from Salt Lake City to Saint George—facing heat, cold, mountains, and fatigue together—and eventually crossed the finish line as a team.
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Alumni Leaders
The following are alumni who were highlighted on page 10 of BYU Marriott's 2024 Annual Report.
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