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Seasider Spotlight: Tialei Scanlan

By Ruveni Yabakivou July 10, 2025 06:00 AM
Tialei Scanlan, an associate professor and Program Lead of Accounting, shares about her life, pursuits, and interests. Read Full Story

A Voyage of Reverence: BYU–Hawaii Students Sail the Iosepa

By Ruveni Yabakivou July 08, 2025 05:00 AM
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. Read Full Story

BYU–Hawaii Store Relocates to PCC with Fresh Merchandise Designed by Students

By Juan Carlos De los Reyes July 03, 2025 09:00 AM
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. Read Full Story

Five Years Following Prophetic Direction: President John S.K. Kauwe III and the Charge to BYU–Hawaii

By Juan Carlos De los Reyes July 01, 2025 07:55 AM
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. Read Full Story

Cultivating the Future: BYU–Hawaii Plants Seeds for a Safer, Greener Campus

By Juan Carlos De los Reyes June 30, 2025 12:06 PM
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. Read Full Story

2025 Asia Sourcing & Entrepreneurship Experience Expands Global Vision and Opportunities for BYU–Hawaii Students

By Juan Carlos De los Reyes June 24, 2025 08:00 AM
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. Read Full Story

Divinely Directed, An Instrument for Good

By Juan Carlos De los Reyes June 23, 2025 09:15 AM
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. Read Full Story

Jaime Lopez Named Director of Facilities Management

By Brooke Peterson June 23, 2025 08:00 AM
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. Read Full Story

Seasider Spotlight: Erica Glenn

By Juan Carlos De los Reyes June 16, 2025 08:00 AM
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. Read Full Story

Equipping Students to Build the Future—Literally

By Aubrey Merrill June 12, 2025 10:00 AM
BYU–Hawaii Launches Construction and Facilities Management Major, Opening Doors for Students to Build, Lead, and Serve Worldwide Read Full Story