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Alumni Experiences Faculty Research 2023 2021 2017
Information systems professors at BYU have created a technology using JavaScript that can detect online identity fraud simply by measuring interaction behaviors like keystroke speed.
How Professors Are Embracing ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
The Department of Finance at the BYU Marriott School of Business reconnects with alumni at the fall 2023 alumni BBQ.
Jeff Bednar is a ghost hunter. And while the BYU business professor doesn’t have night vision cameras or ultrasensitive recording equipment, he’s found a bunch of ghosts — including several here at BYU.
Although millions are spent each year on entrepreneurship training that is intended to help alleviate poverty and elevate the quality of life of entrepreneurs in developing nations, these programs often fail to make an impact. BYU researchers and their colleagues have figured out at least one way to change that.
Management professor Peter Madsen has always loved learning. With a 2-million-dollar NSF grant, Madsen is researching train traffic controllers’ use of algorithms.
Study reveals racial bias, discrimination in financial services, but also identifies actions minority small business owners can take
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 challenge for leaders is to learn how to be more like Mr. Spock'
Do you want to work in a consulting firm but don't know how or where to start? The Ballard Center can help!
BYU Marriott accounting alumni Kathrine Jensen and Jared Nielsen recently received one of the most prestigious recognitions in accounting: the Elijah Watt Sells Award.
As a part of this year's Homecoming, BYU presented an Alumni Achievement Award to BYU Marriott MBA graduate Brandon Robinson.
From the mountains to the sea to the Tanner building, BYU Marriott MPA alumna Lina Abdallah is always searching for new ways to see the world and the people who live in it.
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.
New research co-authored by BYU Marriott dean Brigitte C. Madrian shows that public health officials looking to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates should take note of one easy, low-cost strategy used for flu shots: text messages.





Honoree Brett Swigert shared the importance of service before self in his acceptance speech.
You may think twice before listing "multitasking" as a skill on your resume due to top-notch research performed by BYU professors on security warnings.
Eating free samples at big box stores like Costco has become a weekend tradition for many shoppers. But just how effective are free samples when it comes to actually attracting purchases and loyalty?
Tis the season for workplace giving, and new research from BYU Marriott professor Rob Christensen reveals a blueprint for institutions looking to increase charitable donations.
Alumni LaDon Linde and Justin Oldroyd have always enjoyed a fast-paced work environment. Prior to their current positions, they both spent time at global strategy consulting firms, and Linde played a key role in a San Francisco-based tech company’s growth from twenty to two-hundred employees. Though their jobs were good, both men felt the need for something more—to use their knowledge and abilities for a work close to their hearts.
Scroll through Twitter or watch an NFL game and you'll quickly remember we live in a time of unprecedented political polarization. Who's to blame for the lack of unity?
Ever tried to sell something you've owned for a while on Craigslist and found that no one is willing to pony up what you're asking?
“Making a difference.” “Making the world a better place.” Use these phrases enough and they start sounding stale. But backed by real results, the work of MPA alumni is proving the skills developed within the walls of the Marriott School can make meaningful—and real—change.