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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

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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Student Spotlight

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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Student Spotlight

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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Student Spotlight

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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Student Experiences

Taking the Classroom to Europe

August 26, 2022
Thirty ExDM students traveled to Europe this summer to climb glaciers, see puffins, and participate in immersive games and performances.
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Student Spotlight

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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Student Experiences

Intergalactic Coding Camp

August 19, 2022
Justin Giboney, a professor of information systems (IS) at the BYU Marriott School of Business, routinely sends summer camp students to outer space.
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Student Experiences

A Giant GSCM Homecoming

August 10, 2022
Approximately 60 people from the global supply chain management program gathered for an annual event designed to bring together alumni and students.
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Student Experiences

BYU ICMA Chapter Wins Best Event Contest

August 08, 2022
The BYU MPA ICMA chapter was recently named the second-place winner of the 2022 ICMA Student Chapter Best Event Contest.
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Student Experiences

Cliffs, Cured Ham, and Connections

August 04, 2022
After the IS study abroad trip to Asia was canceled for the third year in a row because of COVID-19, Professors Greg Anderson and John Gardner came up with a different option.
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Student Experiences

An Oath to Support and Defend

August 03, 2022
The BYU Army and Air Force ROTC programs recently held three commissioning ceremonies honoring 31 cadets.
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Student Experiences

11 Cadets, One Big Accomplishment

July 29, 2022
BYU Army ROTC cadets placed in the top five at the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition in West Point, New York.
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Student Spotlight

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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Student Spotlight

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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Student Experiences

MPA Student Receives Garth N. Jones Writing Award for Piece on Refugee Resettlement

July 20, 2022
MPA graduate Tamsyn Randall recently received the 2022 Garth N. Jones Writing award.
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Student Spotlight

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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Student Spotlight

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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Student Experiences

Delving into the Consumer Journey

By Shirleen M. Saunders
June 21, 2022
In a world of seemingly endless choices, today’s consumers don’t often travel a linear path when making a purchase.
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