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Alfred Gantner, cofounder of Partners Group and an MBA alum, shared his insights on a balanced life as the featured speaker at convocation on 28 April.
Students at BYU's Marriott School are gearing up for study abroad programs hosted by the Global Management Center.
The Marriott School honored Michael Swenson as its 2011 Outstanding Faculty. Fourteen others were also recognized.
Good communicators are supposed to work behind the scenes, but sometimes they can't help getting pulled on stage.
CIS students from across the globe experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as they visited with LDS Church leaders.
While a 234-mile trip may not be your average commute, students are increasingly willing to traverse state lines to earn a Marriott School graduate degree.
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.
Honoree Brett Swigert shared the importance of service before self in his acceptance speech.
Honored for his outstanding contributions to public administration research, James Perry shared four points for advancing research in the field during his remarks.
Chris Silvia not only conducts energy policy research that is influencing the way battery-powered electric vehicles are promoted, he also plays a mean bagpipe.
Jackson, Wyoming—the gateway to the grand Tetons—is almost always bustling. Snow-capped peaks and expansive horizons draw crowds to this tiny outpost in the American west.
Reducing the compensation of a CEO by half is not an easy decision. But for board members with shareholders to consider, tough decisions like these are sometimes necessary.
Kristin Yee landed her dream job, successfully working her artistic talents at Disney. But after 13 years, an impression directed her to a new line of work at a very different organization.
As part of a new series, the Ballard Center is giving students the opportunity to ask alumni questions and career advice. This piece features Jeff Roberts of Self-Reliance Services/PEF.
As an LDS missionary living in Thailand, BYU MPA student Carly McDonald helped make a change in people’s hearts. Next she’ll be returning to help make a change in Thailand’s government.
Two BYU Marriott teams hit last-minute curveballs out of the park at an HR case competition.
A BYU MBA team's solutions for a big name company were rewarded at a recent ethics case competition.
The Romney Institute recently recognized David Williams for his outstanding work in the nonprofit sector.
Alum Jason Barron's new book, taken from sketches he made while taking notes during his EMBA courses, is two years of business school packed into one priceless book of pure awesomeness.
The BYU Marriott School of Business MBA program was cited for its human resource emphasis and its support of student families.
Jeffery Thompson stands before a large crowd once again, delivering the words he has prepared. All eyes are on him, but with eighteen years of teaching under his belt, Thompson remains unfazed. As he finishes speaking, the audience rewards him with a roar of applause for his performance. The curtains close, and Thompson can add another playbill bearing his name to his budding collection.
“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.
The program improved two spots over its previous ranking thanks to its outstanding return on investment.
Spencer Cox, recently reelected lieutenant governor of Utah, spoke to BYU MPA students and faculty to share his thoughts about what qualities matter most for success in public service.