Stories from BYU Marriott
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Beyond Camo and Campus
During summer training for Army ROTC cadets, BYU student Aidan Fryan received the Patton Award, which distinguishes a single cadet out of roughly 600 who demonstrated confidence, boldness, dash, and daring during a time of crisis.
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Unifying for a Higher Purpose
As an MPA professor at BYU Marriott, Eva Witesman emphasizes to students the importance of unity with one another and the organizations they will work for.
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Conquering the Crux
Two weeks into his first semester at Brigham Young University, Aaron Scribner sustained severe facial injuries in a grisly zip-lining accident. Though his injuries altered his life for four months, the experience design and management (ExDM) student at the BYU Marriott School of Business overcame a steep recovery and found a renewed drive to positively impact others.
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Preparing to Perform
In order to help global supply chain management (GSCM) students prepare for the disasters they will respond to in the workforce, associate professor Barry Brewer invited Kathy Fulton, executive director of American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), to run a disaster simulation at the BYU Marriott School of Business.
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Creating Christlike Leaders
At the BYU Marriott School of Business, associate professor Taeya Howell prepares MBA students to be Christlike leaders when they enter the workforce.
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Through the Wilderness
As a BYU Marriott senior and a copresident in the Student Leadership Advisory Council, Grimaldo helps others find belonging by leaning on the lessons he learned growing up.
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The Practicality of Passion
Art student Laurel Galli-Graves never imagined working as a data scientist for the Department of Defense. But her time in the MPA program helped her combine her artistic creativity, passion for public service, and love of analytics and machine learning to help further the public good.
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Investing in Relationships
Twenty years ago, Ian Wright learned the value of a good mentor. Now, as the finance program director and an assistant professor, he strives to encourage students to be the best in everything they do.
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From Classroom to Boardroom
Love of learning has propelled Brenna Porter to transition from elementary education to the MBA program.
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2023 ROTC Presidential Review
At the yearly BYU ROTC presidential review, Brig. Gen. Derek O’Malley was presented with the 2023 Patriot Award for his dedication to the values of duty, honor, country, God, and family.
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Intention Turned to Action
Teaching professor for the Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics Aaron Miller teaches students that future business leaders should focus less on climbing the corporate ladder and more on creating a positive impact in the world.
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Ethics, Family, and Faith
Senator Mitt and Ann Romney shared their career and family experiences with MPA students.
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In the Market for Community
Senior Kirsten Keith has embraced the BYU Marriott marketing program’s emphasis on community.
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John Waldron Named BYU Marriott's 2023 International Executive of the Year
BYU Marriott School of Business honored John E. Waldron, the president and COO of Goldman Sachs, with the 2023 International Executive of the Year Award.
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From Singapore to Stuttgart
Global supply chain student Bryson Schellenberg spent a year in Germany, where he connected with people from all over the world.
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Leaving Space for Grace
Flexibility is the key to success for Lulu Gilbert, a Student Leadership Advisory Council (SLAC) copresident and accounting student at BYU Marriott.
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Creating Value through Inspired Leadership
Awarded a BYU Homecoming 2023 Alumni Achievement Award, MBA alum Christopher Clason explained how inspired leaders create value in their professional and personal lives.
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Liz the Wiz
As an associate professor at BYU Marriott, Liz Dixon reflects on how her father’s example helped her teach and practice Christlike communication.
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