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The George W. Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics is for students devoted to careers in public and nonprofit service.
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BYU Marriott Honors Faculty and Staff for Leadership and Service

May 13, 2025
In April 2025, the BYU Marriott School of Business recognized selected faculty, staff, and administrators for exemplifying the college’s vision, mission, values, and guiding principle in both classroom and administrative work.
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Rooted in Community, Rising in Purpose

April 24, 2025
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

April 10, 2025
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

February 25, 2025
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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Romney Institute Presents Alumnus of the Year Award to Robert Carver

January 30, 2025
In fall 2024, the MPA program presented the Alumnus of the Year Award to Robert Carver to recognize his extraordinary service and leadership in the public sector and in his community.
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A Springboard for Public Service

September 18, 2024
Whether he’s balancing the county budget or arranging fire services for unincorporated counties, Ezra Nair draws on the skills he gained from BYU Marriott's EMPA program to manage and serve the county.
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Seasons of Life

August 06, 2024
MPA alumna Anastasia Jespersen has learned through experience that life has seasons, and each one comes with the opportunity to prioritize different parts of your life.
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From Wall Street to Nonprofit CEO: Jonathan Reckford Named 2024 Administrator of the Year

July 25, 2024
Recipient of the 2024 Administrator of the Year Award from the Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics, Jonathan Reckford took an unconventional journey to working in public service and becoming CEO of Habitat for Humanity International.
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Devotional: Let Us Run with Patience the Race that Is Set Before Us

June 11, 2024
In a devotional at the Marriott Center, BYU Professor Brad Owens shared the message that we can “not only complete this mortal part of our eternal journey, but can do so with magnificent success.”
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Looking Behind the Bill: The 2024 Cornia Award Winner

May 01, 2024
The Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics at the BYU Marriott School of Business honored Amanda Rutherford, a professor in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University and a scholar in the field of public administration, with the 2024 Gary C. Cornia Award.
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From the Ground Up: Building an Alumni Family

April 02, 2024
After 24 years of building an alumni network and forging one-on-one relationships with those in the MPA community, Vicki Okerlund leaves behind a legacy of Christ-centered leadership that extends beyond the workplace.
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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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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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Using Ethics to Understand the Savior

December 27, 2022
As a student at BYU Marriott, Brad Agle was intrigued by why people act unethically. Now a professor, Agle helps students crack their own tough ethical questions.
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Honoring the Past by Looking Forward

November 22, 2022
For Sue Mika, the executive MPA program is more than just a program— it's a connection to someone she loves and respects: her grandfather, George W. Romney.
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Volunteerism Scholar Ram Cnaan Speaks at Cornia Lecturer Series

July 30, 2022
The Romney Institute honored Ram Cnaan, the newest recipient of the Gary C. Cornia Lecturer Series award.
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Romney Institute Welcomes New Director

July 13, 2022
Rob Christensen has been announced as the next director of the Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics. Christensen took over for the previous director, Lori Wadsworth, on July 1.
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Leading A Life of Service

June 07, 2022
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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