BYU–Hawaii News

Mika Martis, an alumnus from Japan, graduated in the winter of 2025 with a bachelor’s in social work. The journey throughout her time at BYU–Hawaii is one of perspective, learning, and navigating the twists and turns of this beautiful thing called life. Read Full Story

Today, the Church Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. R. Kelly Haws as BYU–Hawaii’s Academic Vice President, effective July 1. For more than 40 years, Dr. Haws has served, taught, and inspired students and administrators within the Church Educational System (CES). Dr. Haws will immediately begin working closely with Dr. Isaiah Walker to ensure a smooth transition. Dr. Haws will also continue to serve as acting president of BYU–Hawaii until President John S.K. Kauwe III returns to service, which is expected to be July 1, 2026. Read Full Story

Organized through the university’s Business Management Program and sponsored by the Willes Center for International Entrepreneurship, BYU–Hawaii once again presented an Asia sourcing trip to business students as an opportunity to apply classroom learning in real-world global business environments and to travel through Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, and Korea. Read Full Story

The Ho’olokahi Chamber Choir’s participation in the Worldwide Devotional aired on May 3, 2026, became a moment where music, faith, and cultural identity harmonized on a global stage. Under the familiar and exquisite direction of Dr. Erica Glenn, the performance was not only a musical presentation but a spiritually grounded offering shaped by preparation, sacrifice, and purpose. Read Full Story

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The Religious Freedom and Human Dignity Initiative (RFHD)—composed of BYUH students—has the goal of helping expand others’ understanding of religious freedom and human dignity in Oceania and the Asian Rim. Read Full Story

The Polynesian Cultural Center recently held its Employee Fireknife Competition on April 15. This annual event invites every employee to participate, and it honors the ancient ailao, which is a traditional Samoan warrior dance. Read Full Story

Bringing together creativity, history, and storytelling, Brigham Young University hosted its 7th annual BYU Public Domain Film Festival. This event celebrated media from the 1930s by challenging students enrolled in the three flagship campuses to create an original short film. Read Full Story

“I had a feeling that this is where I belonged.” Read Full Story

Brigham Young University–Hawaii announced its spring 2026 devotional speakers. This semester, speakers include members of the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Hawaii employees, and other invited guests. Weekly campus devotionals are an important part of the BYU–Hawaii experience. The purpose of campus devotionals is to gather as a campus community for a regular opportunity to experience the influence of the Holy Ghost through student-focused messages centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Read Full Story