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Mariyah Housari, daughter of a Palestinian refugee and an MPA student at BYU Marriott, has come full circle as she strives to help modern-day Palestinian refugees.
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.
MPA students Erica Jensen and Brianna Merling each received the 2023 Doyle W. Buckwalter Award for exemplary performance in their respective off-campus internships.
As an MPA professor at BYU Marriott, Eva Witesman emphasizes to students the importance of unity with one another and the organizations they will work for.
Teaching professor for the Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics Aaron Miller teaches students that future business leaders should focus less on climbing the corporate ladder and more on creating a positive impact in the world.
As an associate professor at BYU Marriott, Liz Dixon reflects on how her father’s example helped her teach and practice Christlike communication.
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.
Three BYU Marriott faculty receive awards at the 2023 University Conference.
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.
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
After working for politicians in Utah and studying theology in Boston, Chris Coombs followed his intuition to the BYU Marriott School of Business.
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.
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.
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.
The BYU MPA ICMA chapter was recently named the second-place winner of the 2022 ICMA Student Chapter Best Event Contest.
MPA graduate Tamsyn Randall recently received the 2022 Garth N. Jones Writing award.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
As an avid rock climber, BYU Marriott MPA professor David Matkin teaches his students the values of perseverance that rock climbing instills in him.
Growing up, MPA student Jared Cuessy was surrounded by the stories of his ancestors.
Craig Hirschi, a third-year student in the executive MPA program, appreciates his classmates, who continually encourage and support him.
In today’s faculty-advised, student-run Grantwell program, students consult with real clients on real projects.