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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MPA Student Receives Garth N. Jones Writing Award for Piece on Refugee Resettlement
MPA graduate Tamsyn Randall recently received the 2022 Garth N. Jones Writing award.
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The Family That Farms Together
They never planned to buy a farm. They were just looking for a place to live.
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Leading A Life of Service
When she ended her 30-year-long career at the Romney Institute at BYU Marriott. emeritus faculty member Gloria Wheeler knew she wanted to continue serving others.
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A Lesson Learned in Stuttgart
A conversation Ross Storey had with a stranger on his church mission led him to change his career plans. Storey is now an ExDM adjunct professor and works at the MTC.
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The Advice of a Father
Shortly before Ana Malafu-Eliesa graduated from the EMPA program at BYU Marriott in 2007, an unexpected event changed her life and career path forever.
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When it comes to buying stuff, who do you trust to sell it: Government, nonprofits or for-profits? BYU study says...
According to a recent BYU study, research showed that when the price and quality of goods and services is the same, consumers favor nonprofits over the government and the government over for-profit companies.
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Lifting Where She Stands
"Lift where you stand" is Eva Witesman's life motto. This guidance directs her efforts as an associate professor at the BYU Marriott School of Business.
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Living and Past Legends
Growing up, MPA student Jared Cuessy was surrounded by the stories of his ancestors.
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Forging Valuable Friendships
Craig Hirschi, a third-year student in the executive MPA program, appreciates his classmates, who continually encourage and support him.
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From Ants to the EPA
Life sometimes has a funny way of helping people find their paths, and in the case of MPA alumna Shari Grossarth, her road to the BYU Marriott School of Business began with ants.
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Forging Bonds Between Generosity and Religion
A chain of events stretching through five universities and a faith conversion led BYU Marriott MPA professor Dan Heist to his research linking religion and philanthropic behavior.
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Overcoming Rocky Challenges
As an avid rock climber, BYU Marriott MPA professor David Matkin teaches his students the values of perseverance that rock climbing instills in him.
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Student-Run Grantwell Program Makes an Impact
In today’s faculty-advised, student-run Grantwell program, students consult with real clients on real projects.
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A Hand of Hope
When Frank Magaña was a student at BYU, he remembers walking by the sign “Enter to learn; go forth to serve” every day when he entered campus.
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MPA Alum Recognized for Extraordinary Career
On November 5, 2021, the Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics presented the 2021 N. Dale Wright Alumni Award to Dr. Tamara Sheffield.
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