Student Spotlight
Read what BYU Marriott students are doing and how their experiences help them be successful
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A Fiery Passion For Environmental Change
BYU Marriott student Danny Dudley studies strategy to bring his passion for environmental conservation issues to business.
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Time, Treasure, and Talents
Mom of four Liz Mumford knows her way around the school system. Elected to the Davis Board of Education, Mumford is a student in the MPA program
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Fashioning a Supply Chain Career
Searching for a career where she could pursue her passions and use her skills, Lexi Shaw turned to the BYU Marriott School of Business and discovered an unlikely candidate: global supply chain management (GSCM). This program helped Shaw, now a senior
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The Call of Leadership
When she was in fourth grade, Michaela Horn wanted to run for class president. So when the sign-up sheet landed on her desk, she wrote her name down.
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An Education Led by Intuition
After working for politicians in Utah and studying theology in Boston, Chris Coombs followed his intuition to the BYU Marriott School of Business.
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Priceless Savings and Relationships
Two years ago, Isaac Briganti had no idea what to major in. Now, thanks to the GSCM program, he has gained impressive experience and a full-time offer with Grainger.
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Confidence and K-Dramas
As she looks forward to graduation in April 2023, Shayna Oh looks back on the last five years with gratitude for what she has felt and learned at the BYU Marriott School of Business.
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Passion for Purpose
Ashley Wallace's passion for service and learning has led her from the cliffs of Ireland to the people of Madagascar.
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Calling Dibs on MIBS
Aileen Hernandez has grown up navigating minority identities. "First-generation American" and "woman in business" are not just buzzwords; they describe her life.
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From Missionary to Soldier
Fort Jackson, South Carolina, is a special place for Sadie Hampton. She first served on the base as a missionary and later returned as a soldier to complete basic training.
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Honoring the Past by Looking Forward
For Sue Mika, the executive MPA program is more than just a program— it's a connection to someone she loves and respects: her grandfather, George W. Romney.
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Hard Work, Helping Hands
Coming to a new country and not knowing the language can be scary, but Aaron Cruz Morales was able to succeed with some help and hard work.
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“Teames” Designed for Impact
April Teames Gantz, a senior in the user experience (UX) design program at BYU, finds joy through working with teams in the BYU Marriott's Rollins Center.
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Riding Into an Exciting Career
As a child, Bethany Bahr loved riding on towering roller coasters, and her mom would joke that Bethany wasn't scared of anything.
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Preparing to Heal Soldiers’ Spiritual Wounds
Despite knowing almost nothing about the military, Chaim Zuniga followed a prompting and joined BYU's Army ROTC program.
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Creating Solutions
Alexa Fox is using the BYU Marriott experience design and management program's blend of creativity and business skills to prepare for a career in consulting.
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Conflict, Consulting, and Change
The impact of growing up in Palestine sparked a desire in Zein Mosarsaa to work in healthcare.
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A Poster that Inspired Persistence
Jordan Sitterud, a native of Roseville, California, has always admired basketball player Michael Jordan.
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