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How Professors Are Embracing ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
Eight professors joined the faculty at the BYU Marriott School of Business in 2023. “We are excited to welcome these new faculty members,” says Brigitte Madrian, dean of BYU Marriott. “In line with our mission to develop leaders of faith, intellect, and character, these new faculty bring insight and experience that will contribute to the educational experience BYU Marriott offers its students.”
For the last 15 years, at least one student from the School of Accountancy at BYU Marriott has earned the prestigious Elijah Watt Sells Award; in the most recent exam cycle, two students qualified.
Accounting faculty and students put ChatGPT to the test. The researchers say that while it still has work to do in the realm of accounting, it’s a game changer that will change the way everyone teaches and learns — for the better.
A new BYU study found that individuals who had the healthiest identity development also had high levels of family history knowledge.
The Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business welcomes nine new professors this fall.
Beginning with the fall 2022 semester, BYU Marriott School of Business students graduating from the bachelor of science and master of accountancy programs will receive a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) designation with their degree.
A recent study, co-authored by BYU Marriott professor Camilla Hodge, finds that the U.S.'s Every Kid Outdoors program, which gives families with fourth graders free access to national parks, is leading to an increased frequency of hiking with children.
In a recent study, BYU Marriott professor Tim Seidel and colleagues at other universities found that those who worked at Arthur Andersen during the Enron scandal may be better off for the experience.
BYU Marriott fared well in the recently released U.S. News & World Report 2022 rankings for graduate programs. Both the MBA and MPA programs were ranked, as were four graduate program emphases.

The Marriott School had an amazing 2015. Here's a list of some of our top stories of the year featuring our outstanding students, faculty and alumni.
Congress has authorized roughly $3 trillion in COVID-19 relief assistance. With more relief money on the way, a new study led by two SOA professors found these newly available funds led to a significant surge in health sector lobbying activity.
New research discovers employees who view pornography aren't just costing companies millions of dollars in wasted time, they're causing harm to the company.
BYU alumni, students, and healthcare professionals attended the first ever BYU Healthcare Industry Network Conference held on 15 November 2019 at the Utah Valley Convention Center.
Employee wellness programs are popular among businesses seeking to increase productivity and cut health care costs. New research from BYU Marriott professors sheds light on how to possibly motivate employees to participate in these programs.
BYU Marriott School of Business dean Brigitte C. Madrian appointed Doug Prawitt as the new director of BYU Marriott's School of Accountancy.
Another round of graduate school rankings from U.S. News World Report, brings another round of good news for BYU Marriott.

The Marriott School honored Michael Swenson as its 2011 Outstanding Faculty. Fourteen others were also recognized.
BYU received the ICMA Board of Regents Corporate Recognition Award for supporting the CMA program and helping its students succeed.
The Brigham Young University Board of Trustees has approved a change to the name of the university's business school and two of its departments in addition to changing seven undergraduate emphases to majors.
David Wood, associate professor of accountancy, received the 2017 Accounting Horizons Best Paper Award from the American Accounting Association. The award is his seventh AAA best paper award overall.
Couples that play together stay together
The BYU Marriott School has again earned AACSB accreditation, a hallmark of excellence in business education given to less than 5 percent of the world's business schools.
The BYU MBA program maintained its national status in the U.S. News World Report ranking, coming in at No. 34 in the country.