BYU–Hawaii News

Fall 2025 valedictorian Manuarii Tefan reflects on mentorship, initiative and the power of gratitude that shaped his BYU–Hawaii journey Read Full Story

As BYU–Hawaii concludes another remarkable semester, the university celebrates the accomplishments of its newest graduating class—students who have learned, served, and grown in this unique ʻāina at the crossroads of the Pacific. Read Full Story

Daryl Wong Snelson, a senior from Malaysia majoring in health and human science, overcomes challenges to find his calling at BYU–Hawaii. Read Full Story

Brigham Young University–Hawaii honors Laura Tevaga for her many years of dedicated service, visionary leadership, and heartfelt stewardship as she concludes her role as advancement vice president. Her tenure has left an unmistakable mark on the university—strengthening its mission, elevating its voice, and building meaningful connections across campus and throughout the world. Read Full Story

Three Filipino students from BYU–Hawaii recently joined international scholars, religious leaders, and policymakers at the 7th International Forum on Law and Religion, held in Bonifacio Global City, Philippines. BYU–Hawaii’s participation in the event, centered on the theme "Charting the Future of the Women, Peace, and Security agenda," was fully funded by the International Center for Law and Religion Studies (ICLRS) at J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University (BYU), and gathered experts from Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Pacific to examine how law, culture, and religion shape peace and gender equity in the region, allowing the students to both learn from and actively contribute to a global dialogue on religious freedom, human dignity, and the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. Read Full Story

Questioning Faith in a Land of Many Gods Read Full Story

Over the summer of 2025, a group of BYU–Hawaii students from the Office of Customer Experience found a creative way to further the mission of the university. Due to campus renovations, losing access to the Seasider Snackbar was inevitable as a result of the Aloha Center closing. “We wanted to provide students with another option for food on campus,” shared Losaline Uhila, a senior from Tonga studying hospitality and tourism management and the lead student on the project, “so we thought, ‘why not a food truck?’” Read Full Story

Steven Kirby Tee, a junior from the Philippines majoring in music with an emphasis in vocal performance, says that coming to BYU–Hawaii was not part of a carefully mapped-out plan—it was the result of small prompts, supportive people, and a lifelong relationship with music that kept leading him forward. Read Full Story

The Willes Center for International Entrepreneurship held the annual Great Ideas Competition, providing students with an opportunity to bring their businesses to life while solving real-world problems across Asia and the Pacific. This year’s Great Ideas Competition was definitely one to remember. The contestants passionately shared their projects and radiated confidence in their solutions to the problems they hoped to overcome. Read Full Story

Earlier this month, BYU–Hawaii students traveled to Korea to present their original research on an international stage during the 2025 World Congress on Kinesiology & Sport Science conference focused on healthy living. Accompanied and mentored by professors Joel Reece and Ben Chase, the students gave it their all in sharing their findings and competing to win alongside representatives from various other universities. Read Full Story