Marriott family donates $25 million to launch hospitality institute at University of Utah

The J.W. Marriott Jr. Institute will emphasize how hospitality is important to many disciplines, U. President Taylor Randall said.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) J.W. "Bill" Marriott Jr., left, shakes hands with University of Utah president Taylor Randall before a ceremony announcing the creation of the J.W. Marriott Jr. Institute for hospitality at the University of Utah, Friday, April 18, 2025.

Marriott family donates $25 million to launch hospitality institute at University of Utah

The J.W. Marriott Jr. Institute will emphasize how hospitality is important to many disciplines, U. President Taylor Randall said.

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