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Alumni Spotlight

Keeping Utah’s House in Order

November 01, 2021
The Utah State Capitol was unusually quiet in early 2021, even though the legislature’s annual session was in full swing. “There just wasn’t the bustle we usually have,” says Megan Selin Allen, a 2010 MPA alum. “The capitol was closed to the public for the first couple of weeks, and even after it opened, just our interns could be in the gallery. Only representatives, staff, and approved others could be on the floor. We had COVID-19 testing going on every day, and for the first time, some legislators participated via Zoom.”
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Student Experiences

Taking Healthy Risks: Experiences of Four Marriott School Entrepreneurs

November 01, 2021
Entrepreneurship is, in many ways, the lifeblood of our economy. Each year, more than half a million businesses are started, and millions of jobs are created in the United States alone. Additionally, the entrepreneurial itch helps advance technology and diversifies the economy.
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Alumni Spotlight

Starting in Silicon

October 29, 2021
Sam Lentz, a 2007 information systems alum, reflects on how he has grown in his career since graduating from BYU Marriott.
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Alumni Spotlight

The Power of a Smile

October 28, 2021
Jennifer Tinkham, a JD/MPA alumna of the BYU Marriott School of Business, understands the power of a simple smile to change the world.
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School News

New personal branding course educating BYU student-athletes on business in the time of NIL

October 27, 2021
The BYU Marriott School of Business is working with BYU Athletics in helping to take the next step in name, image and likeness innovation.
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Employee Spotlight

An Open Mind and An Open Door

October 25, 2021
The office door of BYU Marriott professor Jim Brau is always open. Brau believes making connections with his students is the most important part of his job.
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School News

Creating Social Impact Through Updated Nonprofit Management Minor

October 21, 2021
BYU students seeking to make a difference in the world no longer need to choose between pursuing a fulfilling career or a well-paid profession.
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Employee Spotlight

Breaking the System

October 15, 2021
Growing up, information systems professor Nathan Twyman possessed a unique talent: a knack for breaking software.
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Alumni Spotlight

Saving the World, One Milk Carton at a Time

October 13, 2021
Since graduating from the MPA program at BYU Marriott, Jackie Suggitt has worked to create a more sustainable future for the planet.
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Student Spotlight

The Power of Simple Kindnesses

October 11, 2021
BYU Marriott MPA student Lady Ikeya sees evidence of a shared humanity through small acts of kindness from her peers and professors.
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Employee Spotlight

Always Seeking out New Adventures

October 08, 2021
After spending most of his time as an undergraduate student preparing for law school, Kurt Herrmann received surprising inspiration to change career paths.
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Alumni Spotlight

Creating Social Impact Around the Globe

October 06, 2021
A day of work for BYU Marriott School of Business finance alum Tanner Clawson might look different than what most people assume someone in "business" does.
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Alumni Spotlight

Fostering Love

October 04, 2021
Since completing a social impact internship in Mexico City, entrepreneurial management alum Nathan Noble has charted a career path dedicated to serving others and helping people in need.
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Student Experiences

Real-Life Practice in Human Resources

October 01, 2021
Seniors in the human resource management program at BYU Marriott will gain valuable industry experience through a unique class this fall.
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Student Experiences

BYU Marriott Students Create Sustainable Change

September 28, 2021
Four BYU Marriott students helped create a sustainable alternative for Walmart's supply chain process through the Ballard Center for Social Impact.
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Student Spotlight

The Importance of Inclusion

September 27, 2021
Bringing people together from all walks of life is important to BYU Marriott global supply chain management senior Victoria Lopez.
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School News

BYU Marriott Welcomes New Faculty

September 24, 2021
The Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business welcomes nine new professors this fall.
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Faculty Research

BYU study finds practical solution to conflict arising as workplaces become more diverse: Ethical leadership

September 23, 2021
According to a new study co-authored by BYU Marriott professor Robert Christensen, when a diverse organization has an ethical leader, the negative workplace dynamics that can surface are mitigated.
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