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The Call of Leadership

February 08, 2023
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

January 27, 2023
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

January 09, 2023
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

January 05, 2023
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

December 15, 2022
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

November 28, 2022
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

November 25, 2022
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

November 22, 2022
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

November 17, 2022
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

November 15, 2022
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

November 04, 2022
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

October 19, 2022
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

October 17, 2022
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

October 07, 2022
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

October 03, 2022
Jordan Sitterud, a native of Roseville, California, has always admired basketball player Michael Jordan.
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A Flight on the Vans RV-6A

September 12, 2022
Dallas Meldrum remembers his first time flying as a young boy. Moments in his young life sparked a passion for aviation that have stuck with him ever since.
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An Unexpected Change

September 09, 2022
Katie Weddle doesn't remember much from the accident that almost took her life. Serving as a missionary in Malaysia, Weddle was riding her bike when she was hit by a car.
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A 25-Year Journey to CEO

September 06, 2022
BYU Marriott executive MBA student JohnPaul Parraga's 25-year career journey ended in an eight-hour-long job interview, but it started in an even more extraordinary way.
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