Seasider Spotlight: Tialei Scanlan
Tialei Scanlan, an associate professor and Program Lead of Accounting, shares about her life, pursuits, and interests.
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A Voyage of Reverence: BYU–Hawaii Students Sail the Iosepa
One of the most daring feats of the early Polynesians was their ability to traverse the vast Pacific Ocean using only ancient wayfinding techniques. Centuries have passed since our ancestors sailed these waters, and now, a new generation of voyagers, comprising BYU–Hawaii students, alumni, community members, and faculty, took up the mantle to carry on that timeless tradition aboard the Iosepa.
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BYU–Hawaii Store Relocates to PCC with Fresh Merchandise Designed by Students
The BYU–Hawaii Store has officially moved its merchandise section to a new location: the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Hukilau Marketplace. The soft opening of the new store took place on June 30, 2025. Nestled beside Nona’s Tropical Threads, the relocated store is now poised to serve both students and tourists alike.
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Five Years Following Prophetic Direction: President John S.K. Kauwe III and the Charge to BYU–Hawaii
July 1, 2025, marks five years of President John S.K. Kauwe III’s leadership at BYU–Hawaii. These first few years can be defined by bold alignment with the university’s divine mission, providing expanded access for students across the Pacific and Asia, and an elevated commitment to excellence and accountability.
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Cultivating the Future: BYU–Hawaii Plants Seeds for a Safer, Greener Campus
Brigham Young University–Hawaii is undergoing a significant landscaping and construction transformation as part of a university-wide effort to renew campus facilities and foster environmental stewardship. These landscaping efforts are designed to enhance sustainability, safety, and student well-being.
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2025 Asia Sourcing & Entrepreneurship Experience Expands Global Vision and Opportunities for BYU–Hawaii Students
Eleven students from Brigham Young University–Hawaii returned to Laie forever changed after the second annual Asia Sourcing & Entrepreneurship Experience (ASEE). Held from April 18–30, 2025, this immersive trip took students and faculty to Vietnam, the Philippines, and South Korea as they explored steel mills, organic pharmaceutical farms, international supply chains, sourcing operations, and real-world leadership.
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Divinely Directed, An Instrument for Good
Eloida Kitwongpak (née Lulab), a senior from the Philippines majoring in Health and Human Science, believes her path to BYU–Hawaii was not just unexpected—it was divinely directed, as it taught her to follow God's plan even when it leads far from home.
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Jaime Lopez Named Director of Facilities Management
Vice President for Operations Kevin Schlag announced Jaime Lopez as the new director of Facilities Management at Brigham Young University–Hawaii. He’ll take on this role beginning July 15. In this role, Lopez will oversee Grounds, Property Services, Maintenance, and other areas within Facilities Management.
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Seasider Spotlight: Erica Glenn
Dr. Erica Kyree Glenn, the Director of Choral Activities and assistant professor of music in the Faculty of Culture, Language & Performing Arts, shares about her life, pursuits, and interests.
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Equipping Students to Build the Future—Literally
BYU–Hawaii Launches Construction and Facilities Management Major, Opening Doors for Students to Build, Lead, and Serve Worldwide
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