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With her heart pounding, MPA student Olivia Hoj-Simister anxiously awaited the sound of the buzzer to start the race that would, in the end, crown her a national champion.
BYU Marriott MPA alum Ed Thatcher grew up on a farm, and he learned that farming was long, hard work. Though many enjoy the lifestyle, Thatcher decided living on a farm wasn't for him.
Applying for graduate school, much like biking a 430-mile relay, requires hard work, determination, and perseverance. Brandon Benally, a first-year MPA student at the BYU Marriott School of Business, hasn’t been afraid to accept either challenge.
Throughout his ninety years, Karl Snow has used his experiences to serve the community in many ways: working for the Utah state government, the BYU Marriott School of Business, and South African humanitarian projects.
Ten years ago, Chad Lewis successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, but he's accomplished more than just reaching the summit of one of the world's tallest peaks. Years later, his mountain-conquering experience encouraged him to continue to make and achieve his goals.
The Utah State Capitol was unusually quiet in early 2021, even though the legislature’s annual session was in full swing. “There just wasn’t the bustle we usually have,” says Megan Selin Allen, a 2010 MPA alum. “The capitol was closed to the public for the first couple of weeks, and even after it opened, just our interns could be in the gallery. Only representatives, staff, and approved others could be on the floor. We had COVID-19 testing going on every day, and for the first time, some legislators participated via Zoom.”
Jennifer Tinkham, a JD/MPA alumna of the BYU Marriott School of Business, understands the power of a simple smile to change the world.
Since graduating from the MPA program at BYU Marriott, Jackie Suggitt has worked to create a more sustainable future for the planet.
BYU Marriott MPA student Lady Ikeya sees evidence of a shared humanity through small acts of kindness from her peers and professors.
Four BYU Marriott students helped create a sustainable alternative for Walmart's supply chain process through the Ballard Center for Social Impact.
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.
As the current chief administrative officer of the city of Provo, BYU Marriott MPA alum Wayne Parker strives to continually look to the future of the city he leads.
Working for the Romney Institute as department secretary, director of student services, and eventually associate director has done more for Catherine Cooper than merely confirm the reality of spiritual promptings she's received throughout her life.
As an associate professor for the Romney Institute at BYU Marriott, Nelson is working with an MPA student and members of the state government to create a web application to make tracking tax money easier for the state and local governments.
Though students at the BYU Marriott haven't been able to meet together in person like they normally would, students in the EMPA program managed to find a way to get together.
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.
Whether he's working with employees or in an untamed backyard, BYU Marriott EMPA student John Cowgill enjoys helping people and plants realize and cultivate their hidden potential.
While the health care debate rages on Capitol Hill, one Marriott School grad and his health care organization were recognized for low-cost, expert care.
It took a chorus of happy Whos to help Mr. Grinch. At the Marriott School, all it took was a festive tree and an invitation to give.
Ethical dilemmas occur almost daily in corporations and management. If you want to know what one deep thinker on the subject thinks, ask Prof. Agle.
It's a dog-eat-dog world out there. Marriott School students are equipping themselves with the skills by interning for some of the biggest names in business.
For a handful of Marriott School students, a trip to Ghana exposed them to another corner of the world that needed their services.
A new BYU study found that landing your dream job might be more like a day at the zoo, and that's not necessarily all good.
More than twenty BYU MBA and MPA students worked this spring to improve small businesses around the world.