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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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School News

Ethics, Family, and Faith

December 21, 2023
Senator Mitt and Ann Romney shared their career and family experiences with MPA students.
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Employee Spotlight

Liz the Wiz

November 30, 2023
As an associate professor at BYU Marriott, Liz Dixon reflects on how her father’s example helped her teach and practice Christlike communication.
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Student Spotlight

Far from Home

October 23, 2023
Although Malissa Fifita now lives far from her native Tonga, she keeps her family and her culture close as she pursues her MPA at BYU Marriott.
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School News

BYU Marriott Faculty Recognized at 2023 University Conference

October 03, 2023
Three BYU Marriott faculty receive awards at the 2023 University Conference.
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Employee Spotlight

Instituting Religion

August 16, 2023
After diverting his route to wander into an institute of religion at the University of Oklahoma, Travis Ruddle found a new life and a new path that would one day lead to teaching in the MPA program at the BYU Marriott School of Business.
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School News

2023 Administrator of the Year Named for Advocacy Efforts

July 28, 2023
The MPA program recognized Debby Tucker for her work to end domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Alumni Spotlight

Mentoring, Money, and an MPA

July 26, 2023
David Tanner brings the skills he gained through BYU Marriott's MPA program to the state of Georgia, where he consults state leaders, community organizers, and county and city elected officials.
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Alumni Spotlight

The Determination of a Diplomat

June 13, 2023
Clark Pew has learned over the course of his life that persistence pays off. The EMPA alumnus now lives in India working for the Department of State.
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Student Spotlight

Time, Treasure, and Talents

March 03, 2023
Mom of four Liz Mumford knows her way around the school system. Elected to the Davis Board of Education, Mumford is a student in the MPA program
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School News

Renowned Researcher Receives Gary C. Cornia Lecture Series Award

February 27, 2023
Rosemary O’Leary, a renowned researcher and professor in the public management field, received the 2023 Gary C. Cornia Lecture Series Award from the Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics at the BYU Marriott School of Business. O’Leary, who has written 13 books and more than 135 articles on public management, presented her work on ethics and guerilla government at the award luncheon.
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Alumni Spotlight

Revamping a Hospital, Transforming a Community

February 13, 2023
In December 2022, BYU Marriott alum Scott Adams retired after 30 years of service as the CEO of Pullman Regional Hospital in Washington state.
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Student Spotlight

An Education Led by Intuition

January 27, 2023
After working for politicians in Utah and studying theology in Boston, Chris Coombs followed his intuition to the BYU Marriott School of Business.
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Student Experiences

MPA Student Honored with 2022 Buckwalter Internship Award

January 11, 2023
William Livingston, an MPA student, has been named the 2022 Buckwalter Internship Award recipient by the MPA program in the BYU Marriott School of Business.
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Employee Spotlight

The Path from Grocery Store to the UN

December 14, 2022
Larry Walters discovered early in his life that serving others brought him great joy. His love of public service has spread to others and made the world a better place.
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Alumni Spotlight

Mick Berry Honored as MPA Alumnus of the Year

December 01, 2022
Honoree Mick Berry, retired manager of Catawba County, emphasized the importance of changing the world through Christlike leadership at the banquet.
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