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Read about our students and the experiences they are having while studying at BYU Marriott.
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Student Spotlight

Zipping through Experiences

May 23, 2023
Katelyn Bell, a senior in the ExDM program at BYU Marriott, helped plan the launch for the Sorensen Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership, which included a zipline across Brigham Square on campus.
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Experiences

Securing Skills and Success Outside the Classroom

May 08, 2023
Justin Giboney, an IS professor at BYU Marriott, understands that providing opportunities for students to hone their skills outside the classroom is essential for career development.
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Student Experiences

Rollins Center Guides Student Tech Founders to Entrepreneurship Wins

May 01, 2023
Benefiting from the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology within the BYU Marriott School of Business, two tech startup teams won first and second place at the 2023 Utah State Lassonde Entrepreneurship Challenge.
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Student Spotlight

Forging Her Own Path

April 27, 2023
For Ashley Whitesides, pursuing her passions has led her in unexpected directions. As she graduates from BYU Marriott, she’s carving out a unique route for herself.
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Student Experiences

Finding Common Ground for Action

April 25, 2023
With the goal to enrich belonging on campus, the Experience Design Society (ExDS) and the Marriott Inclusion Business Society (MIBS) co-hosted “Sit with Me,” an event focused on practicing collaborative dialogue.
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Student Spotlight

Ropin' Heels and Wheelin' Deals

April 19, 2023
Mason Dahl, a seventh-generation cattleman and senior in the strategic management program, sees himself as the future cowboy strategist of the beef industry.
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Student Spotlight

Leading With Compassion

April 11, 2023
To BYU Marriott student Abby Ebert, the human resource management program has encouraged her to step out of her comfort zone and lead with compassion.
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Student Spotlight

A Fiery Passion For Environmental Change

March 22, 2023
BYU Marriott student Danny Dudley studies strategy to bring his passion for environmental conservation issues to business.
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Student Experiences

Where Everything Is Awesome

March 13, 2023
By the time they get to college, most students have gotten rid of their childhood toys. But in BYU Marriott’s Experience Design and Management (ExDM) program, professors encourage students to play with toys—in fact, it’s a requirement for one class.
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Student Spotlight

Time, Treasure, and Talents

March 03, 2023
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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Student Spotlight

Fashioning a Supply Chain Career

February 15, 2023
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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Thriving through Experiences

February 10, 2023
The BYU Marriott School of Business welcomed the international Experience Research Society (EXPRESSO) for its third annual Seven Experiences Summit.
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Student Spotlight

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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Student Spotlight

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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Student Experiences

MPA Student Honored with 2022 Buckwalter Internship Award

January 11, 2023
William Livingston, an MPA student, has been named the 2022 Buckwalter Internship Award recipient by the MPA program in the BYU Marriott School of Business.
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Student Spotlight

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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Student Spotlight

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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Student Experiences

Capturing Connections

December 20, 2022
Through an intense, amplified game of capture the flag, BYU Marriott's newest global supply chain students built strong connections and prepared for the challenges of their first year.
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