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Led by Faith to Marketing

August 30, 2022
Preston Haight, a senior at BYU Marriott, shares his faith led story to developing a passion for the world of marketing.
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Coca-Cola and Second Chances

August 24, 2022
After initially failing BYU Marriott's introductory marketing class, Trapper Denton persevered and now helps other students do the same.
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Dancing into the Business World

July 28, 2022
From his work at a local dance studio to his friend circles, Hinton knows that joining the HRM program at BYU Marriott has been pivotal for him.
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Expanding His Turf Outside the Classroom

July 26, 2022
For Adam King, a senior in the finance program at BYU Marriott, a good college education extends beyond the classroom.
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Stand-Up Strategy

July 19, 2022
Not everyone would take being called "funny guy"; as a compliment, but strategy senior Michael Gibbs isn't everyone.
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Taking the World by "Swarm"

July 18, 2022
As someone who has often felt like the odd woman out, Mikayla Cluxton recently created a startup, BeeFriend, to help alleviate loneliness in the geriatric population.
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Full STEAM Ahead

May 30, 2022
Transfer student Alyssa Asplund found a way to continue making a difference for those in need through the Ballard Center for Social Impact at the BYU Marriott School of Business.
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Embarking on New Adventures

May 27, 2022
Recent School of Accountancy graduate Emily Holden is excited to use the skills she has gained to serve the environment she loves and the underserved communities she strives to empower.
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Discovering New Paths in Supply Chain

May 23, 2022
When Raena Hay Yong Lau is not helping her sisters run a food blog for those with dietary restrictions, she is studying GSCM at BYU Marriott.
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Finding a Home at BYU Marriott

May 19, 2022
When Allie Jensen lost her mother to a lifelong battle with multiple sclerosis, she thought she would never be able to attend college. Now she is a brand-new BYU Marriott graduate.
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Clicking the Pieces into Place

May 17, 2022
When Detroit native Eric Louis took his first cybersecurity class at BYU, he was reminded of doing jigsaw puzzles with his grandmother. For this second-year MISM student, the pieces may look different, but the goal of puzzles and cybersecurity is the
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From SIP to Full-Time Job

May 14, 2022
Meeting refugees during his church mission solidified Cade Hyde's desire to have a career in social impact, which he pursued through the Ballard Center.
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Living and Past Legends

April 28, 2022
Growing up, MPA student Jared Cuessy was surrounded by the stories of his ancestors.
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Forging Valuable Friendships

April 21, 2022
Craig Hirschi, a third-year student in the executive MPA program, appreciates his classmates, who continually encourage and support him.
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Expressing the Human Experience

April 08, 2022
After taking classes for three potential majors at BYU and not finding what he was looking for, Joshua Beacham finally discovered the ExDM program.
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Fulfilling Her Commitment to Serve

March 21, 2022
Thanks to a sponsorship program run through the Global Business Center, international student Carmela Bristain recently completed the MAcc program at BYU Marriott.
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Fulfilling a Decades-Old Dream

March 16, 2022
Shannon Peterson always wanted to attend BYU, but finances prevented her from pursuing that option as an undergrad. However, Peterson never gave up on her dream, which she is now fulfilling 25 years later as an EMBA student.
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Providing Opportunities for Education

March 14, 2022
Erin Gilbert is passionate about helping underrepresented students overcome obstacles so they can receive more educational opportunities.
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Ellie Romans Draper knew from a young age that she was interested in global development and philanthropy, and her desire to make a difference led her to the Ballard Center for Social Impact at the BYU Marriott School of Business.
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