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Business Management Entrepreneurship 2023 2018
BYU Marriott’s Management Communication 320 course helps shape students into powerful presenters and storytellers, which impacts their trajectories.
Sterling Petersen has such a passion for mountain biking, he decided to make it his day job. Since graduating from BYU Marriott’s entrepreneurship program, he’s created multiple startups focused on mountain biking products and has built a collaborative work environment in the process.
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.”
Mike Hendron is the new director of the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology effective June 17, 2023.
Embracing diverse business experiences has given alumna Mallory Stack versatility and a vision for the future of women in business.
For Ashley Whitesides, pursuing her passions has led her in unexpected directions. As she graduates from BYU Marriott, she’s carving out a unique route for herself.
Jeffrey Burningham, adjunct faculty and partner to the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, believes the creative process is pivotal to a fulfilling life.
This year marks a decade of the BYU Crocker Innovation Fellowship program, hosted by BYU Marriott. Teamwork is at the heart of the program, which is designed to be a transformative innovation experience for students from any major across campus.
Even as a young child, Darci Schurig had a love for entrepreneurship. In elementary school, she remembers riding the school bus and selling bracelets and Play-Doh to her classmates.
The Princeton Review recognized BYU Marriott for its entrepreneurship programs, placing both in the 2019 top ten.
Holly Jenkins packed up her bags and moved across the country alone at eighteen years old. Now, she has been working for the Department of Management for nineteen years.
Who said your age should keep you from pursuing your dreams? BYU Marriott alum Caleb Wagner didn't let his young age stop him from starting a business.
Making use of her well-honed business chops, this 1976 BYU Marriott grad has spent retirement focused on improving her community—one creative solution at a time.
At some point during their education, every BYU Marriott undergrad takes the M COM 320 class, an advanced writing course required for graduation.
Jonathan DeGraff is quick to point out that his time in the Tanner Building not only gave him a great education but also left him with a strong desire to serve.
Entrepreneurship alum Darrell Swain already has three successful tech startups under his belt, and his entrepreneurial drive shows no sign of slowing down.
Partnering with his mother, BYU Marriott alum Sterling Jones co-founded JoJo's Chocolate, a healthy treat company aiming to replace sugar cravings.
In 2016, Sam Ballard took home the title of Student Entrepreneur of the Year for his dental lab. This year, the entrepreneurship senior was crowned champion for the second time.
Ashley Emig helps ideas and concepts come alive in a retail store near you.
A group of BYU students are sweeping entrepreneur competitions and making life easier for wheelchair users with a new innovative device.
Portal (formerly Piero), a student startup developing a revolutionary way to open doors for wheelchair users, took home the $40,000 grand prize and more at the 2018 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge.
Professor Chad Carlos is making the world his campus by teaching BYU Marriott entrepreneurship principles across the globe.
Do you know an elderly person who is at risk of falling? Katie Strobel and her Crocker Fellows team created a low-cost Apple Watch app to help.