BYU–Hawaii News

Brigham Young University–Hawaii has announced its fall 2026 devotional schedule featuring speakers from the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, special guests, and members of our own BYU–Hawaii faculty and staff. Read Full Story

Tarawhiti succeeds Yifen Beus, who announced plans to retire at the end of December after 26 years of teaching and leadership at BYU–Hawaii. Tarawhiti and Beus will work together during the fall semester to ensure a smooth transition. Read Full Story

At Analytic Design Lab in Plain City, Utah, Dandy Nugraha is learning what it means to solve problems without always having a clear set of instructions. As a software analyst intern, he works across software, digital logic, hardware, research, testing, and technical documentation—experience that is helping him connect his computer science education to the demands of a professional career. Majoring in computer science, this internship provides him with experience that will influence his future career, adding to the stacked arsenal of entrepreneurial experience he’s previously honed himself. Read Full Story

For many college students, summer is a time to kick back and relax. But Angelou Revil Pacia, a junior from the Philippines studying psychology and political science at BYU–Hawaii, is spending her summer researching policy and developing legislative proposals at the Hawaii Senate. Read Full Story

In partnership with Peace Through Music International, a nonprofit organization that aims to help children from war-torn countries improve their lives through music, BYU–Hawaii students recently traveled to Poland to lift, teach, and serve refugee children from Ukraine. Read Full Story

Six BYUH student representatives brought the aloha spirit to Provo for the 2026 Religious Freedom Annual Review Read Full Story

The number of BYU–Hawaii students securing professional internships has increased significantly over the past three years, providing students with opportunities that enhance their college experience and jump-start their careers. Read Full Story

Name: Jaimee Macanas Neel. Read Full Story

Two BYU–Hawaii students recently represented the university on an international stage as they presented original research at the KOTESOL International Conference 2026. Alongside educators, researchers, and language specialists from across Asia, recent graduate Aliah Flores and senior Jolina Vivas Vidal shared research on language assessment and gained valuable professional experience. Their journey reflected the opportunities available through BYU–Hawaii's Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program and the impact of faculty mentorship, academic research and faith. Read Full Story

Leadership opportunities at BYU–Hawaii extend beyond the classroom, reaching into the workplace through the university’s Leadership Development Team. Created about a year ago by Derek Whetten, resource and improvement manager, the team was established with a clear purpose: to enhance the experience of student employees and help them develop skills that will serve them long after graduation. Read Full Story