Stories from BYU Marriott
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People-Focused Diplomacy
Forging strong relationships and authentic connections in global diplomacy is often not easy, but Jeff and Cheryl Flake shared why they feel fostering meaningful bonds in public service is worth the work.
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Investing in Connection
BYU Marriott students in the Silver Fund class joined a Zoom discussion with 65 BYU–Pathway Worldwide students in 18 different countries—providing inspiration and connection.
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ExDM Students Take the Stage at Experience Summit in London
Ten BYU Marriott School of Business student volunteered at the World Experience Summit in London and were invited to present a panel about their experiences in the experience design and management program.
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Guided by Faith, Committed to Leadership: Meet the 2025 MPA Administrator of the Year
Armed with his faith in God and dream for a better world, 2025 MPA Administrator of the Year Award recipient Salvador Torres Dávalos has made it his life mission to relieve suffering.
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A Global Impact: Introducing the 2025 Eccles Award Recipients
With hometowns ranging from Orem, Utah, to Paraná, Brazil, and speaking languages like Tagalog and Italian, this year’s Eccles Scholars Award recipients were chosen for their academic performance, prior international experience, second-language fluency, and focus on developing an international career in business.
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BYU Hosts First Big 12 Healthcare Leadership Case Competition
In the inaugural Big 12 Healthcare Leadership Case Competition, student teams from across the Big 12 competed for the chance to win up to $10,000—but there was one catch. Students had to build connections outside of their own majors in order to find solutions.
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BYU Marriott Marketing Students Win First Place in Sales Case Competition
BYU Marriott students credit the skills learned in their classes for propelling them into the Arizona Collegiate Sales Competition.
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Colonel Trigg Randall Appointed New Aerospace Department Chair, Head of BYU’s Air Force ROTC
BYU Marriott will welcome Colonel Trigg E. Randall as the new chair for the Department of Aerospace Studies and head of BYU’s Air Force ROTC, effective July 14, 2025, following the retirement of Colonel Jonathon Creer.
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David Matkin Appointed as the New Director of the Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics
David Matkin is appointed to serve as the new director of the Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics, effective July 1, 2025.
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Melissa Larson Appointed as the New Director of the School of Accountancy
Melissa Larson, the E. Dee and Patricia Hubbard Professor, will serve as the new director of BYU Marriott's School of Accountancy starting on July 1, 2025.
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BYU Marriott Announces New Associate Dean Michael Drake
Michael Drake will serve as a new associate dean for the BYU Marriott School of Business starting on July 1, 2025.
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MPA Students Awarded for Essays on Impact and Ethics
Rahel Meyer and David Alder received the Dr. Garth N. Jones Writing Award in recognition of essays that demonstrated meaningful impact in public administration.
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Teaching Christlike Leadership in Accounting Classrooms
Growing up, Ryan Sommerfeldt wanted to be a high school math teacher. Now, he is teaching accounting with the aim of helping students progress both spiritually and intellectually.
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MBA Students Received 2025 Hawes Scholars Awards
The award, which includes a $10,000 cash prize, is one of the highest distinctions given to graduating MBA students at BYU Marriott.
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MBA Students Named Gary P. Williams Leadership Scholars
The 2025 Gary P. Williams Leadership Award recognizes distinguished students who have been nominated by their peers for demonstrating extraordinary leadership that embodies the values of BYU Marriott.
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2025 MBA Stoddard Scholars Recognized for Excellence in Finance
Eleven MBA students at the BYU Marriott School of Business received the 2025 George E. Stoddard Prize. These students are committed to pursuing a career in finance and have displayed leadership and academic excellence.
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Falling to Learn, Rising to Achieve
Spencer Parker, a cadet in Brigham Young University’s Air Force ROTC, has learned that seeking growth opportunities can help him reach spectacular heights as he strives to achieve an ambitious objective.
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Making a Buzz Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration
What do beekeeping, management communication, and software development have in common? They’re just three of the disciplines that helped Varroa Tech win the 2024-2025 Student Innovator of the Year competition.
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