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BYU–Hawaii Students Remember President Russell M. Nelson

By Juan Carlos De los Reyes October 07, 2025 05:29 PM
At 8 am on Tuesday, October 7, BYU–Hawaii students gathered in the Cannon Activities Center (CAC) to watch the worldwide livestream of President Russell M. Nelson’s funeral from Salt Lake City in the Conference Center. Read Full Story

BYU–Hawaii Students Represent Kiribati with Dignity and Hope at the United Nations General Assembly

By Juan Carlos De los Reyes October 07, 2025 10:13 AM
A group of Brigham Young University–Hawaii hospitality and tourism management (HTM) students recently took the world stage, presenting at a high-level side event of the United Nations General Assembly during its 80th anniversary session in New York City. Read Full Story

How a Resume, a Business Card, and Hard Work Opened Doors at Coca-Cola

By Ruveni Yabakivou October 02, 2025 08:00 AM
When Buyan-Ochir (Buyka) Khandsuren first walked into the Asia-Pacific Career Conference (APCC) at BYU–Hawaii, he never imagined it would lead to an internship with Coca-Cola in Mongolia. Read Full Story

Hope Squad Launches at BYU–Hawaii to Strengthen Peer Mental Health Support

By Juan Carlos De los Reyes October 01, 2025 09:00 AM
Hope Squad, a peer-driven mental health awareness and support program based in Provo, Utah, is now meeting weekly on the campus of Brigham Young University–Hawaii. Read Full Story

Students Bid Goodbye to the Aloha Center

By Juan Carlos De los Reyes September 23, 2025 04:41 PM
Students gathered on Friday, September 19, to say goodbye to the Aloha Center, a fixture of student life for more than five decades, ahead of demolition this fall. Read Full Story

BYU–Hawaii Students Reshape the Future of Kiribati’s Tourism Industry

By Juan Carlos De los Reyes September 22, 2025 11:00 AM
The dedicated efforts of BYU–Hawaii students are protecting natural resources, empowering local communities, influencing national policy, and inviting visitors to be co-authors in Kiribati’s living history. Read Full Story

Construction Updates

By Ruveni Yabakivou September 22, 2025 10:15 AM
Highlights of the work accomplished at BYU–Hawaii this summer. Read Full Story

Seasider Spotlight: Spencer Ingley

By Ruveni Yabakivou September 19, 2025 08:00 AM
Spencer Ingley, from the Faculty of Sciences, shares why he chose to teach at BYU–Hawaii, why he loves what he does, his current research projects, and advice for students. Read Full Story

Making the Unseen Feel Seen: A BYU–Hawaii Student’s Internship of Service

By Juan Carlos De los Reyes September 18, 2025 01:15 PM
Leonilyn Llona, a senior from the Philippines majoring in social work, found her internship in Taiwan was more than just a graduation requirement. Read Full Story

Turning an Internship into a Lifelong Mission to Serve Children

By Juan Carlos De los Reyes September 15, 2025 02:00 PM
Aliah Flores, a senior from the Philippines double-majoring in TESOL and psychology, began planning her internship earlier this year. She knew she wanted more than classroom credit. She wanted an experience that would prepare her for life after graduation, immerse her in another culture, and test the skills she had learned at BYU–Hawaii. Read Full Story