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Human Resources MPA 2019 2017
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.
What question are you living? Hal Gregerson asked more than 250 attendees.

Dreams turned to reality for BYU Marriott Society of Human Resources student team on 14 November 2019.

Whether the characters are mysterious aliens, troll-like teenagers, or raging toddlers, Susan Harker Bohnet can write a book about them, leaving her readers laughing and crying out loud. Bohnet’s knack for understanding both people and marketing has helped her turn her writing skills into a lifelong career of penning novels and magazine columns.
When the BYU Marriott Inclusion Committee gathered data about students’ experiences in the business school, the committee discovered many individuals desired further guidelines on developing inclusive behavior that they could carry with them into the workplace.
Just as sherpas in Nepal assist mountaineers, BYU Marriott MPA sherpa program helps first-year students on their climb through the MPA program.
A new study from researchers at BYU reveals that perceptions of impostorism are quite common and uncovers one of the the best — and worst — ways to cope with such feelings.
The Romney Institute of Service and Ethics awarded the Cornia Lecture Series Award to Jodi Sandfort, for her work in family social policy.
For the second year in a row, the Society for Human Resource Management awarded BYU's SHRM chapter with the Student Chapter Merit Award, signifying the chapter's excellence and achievements during the 2018-19 academic year.
Being a police chief is a challenging position to hold, but BYU Marriott helped prepare Darren Paul, Chad Soffe, and Chris Autry to serve the communities they love.
The Romney Institute recently honored Doral Vance with the 2019 N. Dale Wright Alumnus of the Year Award.
In 1965, Ken Driggs was in his second year of graduate school. When he wasn't juggling his school responsibilities, Driggs hid his identity as he pulled on the cougar suit and transformed into Cosmo.
Catherine Cooper, associate director for the Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics, is one of four administrative recipients of the 2019 President's Appreciation Award.
In a world of endless job listings requiring extensive qualifications, pursuing a career can seem overwhelming. But for Natalie Nyman, helping people land their dream jobs is her dream job.
As the deputy director for the Utah Department of Corrections, BYU Marriott MPA alum Chyleen Richey helps run a city of people who are forgotten by society.
With a background in law and research interests in the NFL, assistant professor Taeya Howell brings a unique perspective to BYU Marriott.
Rex Facer, BYU Marriott associate professor of public service and ethics, may change the entire organization of Utah County government as he serves as vice-chair of the newly formed Utah County Good Government Advisory Board.
BYU Marriott MPA professor Jeff Thompson didn't realize the two weeks he and his family spent performing in the Nauvoo Pageant would shape his next research project.
Kurt Sandholtz, BYU Marriott assistant professor of organizational behavior and human resources, has learned the importance of moving forward in faith with a decision, without completely understanding what lies ahead.
Rachel McDougal entered BYU and was indecisive about which program to pursue. Through the BYU Student Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) club, McDougal discovered what she wanted to study.
MPA alumnus Scott Sellers is inspiring national change through his efforts to connect university students to local government.
Two BYU Marriott students were recently recognized for their outstanding performance in their internships by The Doyle W. Buckwalter Award.
Not many people stick to the dreams they had when they were five, but Kena Mathews has the opportunity on a daily basis to see her childhood calling to make a difference in the world become reality.
MPA students from the BYU Marriott School of Business volunteered with the Younique Foundation on Valentine's Day 2019 to tie blankets for sexual abuse survivors.