Grace Taliu (née Tueli), a senior from Fiji double majoring in computer science and business management with an emphasis in marketing, shares how coming to BYU–Hawaii was not just about pursuing a degree—it was about surrendering to a divine redirection. Her decision to start over in a new country took courage, faith, and a deep trust in the Lord’s plan. Read Full Story

Kelvin Uili, a junior from Samoa majoring in information systems, shares about his path as a leader, disciple of Jesus Christ, and future agent of change in his community. Read Full Story

Graduation speaker, Rosalind Pedron, says her success is rooted in the balance she found between academics, faith, family, community and motherhood. Read Full Story

Students across Brigham Young University–Hawaiʻi gathered on Thursday, April 3, for the 2025 Undergraduate Research Conference (URC), an annual campus-wide event that spotlights student scholarship in research, writing, music, creative projects, and academic poster presentations. This year’s theme, “Perseverance is Power,” was inspired by Japanese Shingon Buddhist leader Yakou Sumioka’s writing on diligence, strength, and lifelong devotion to righteous aspirations. Read Full Story

Aspiring student entrepreneurs took center stage at the 2025 Ed & Shauna Smith Empower Your Dreams (EYD) Competition, held April 2–4 at Brigham Young University–Hawaii. Designed to help students develop real-world solutions to real-world problems, EYD gave participants the tools, mentorship, and experience to turn their ideas into action—and possibly into thriving businesses. Read Full Story

On April 1–2, 2025, BYU–Hawaii transformed into a hub of career exploration and international connection during the annual Asia Pacific Career Conference (APCC). Designed to prepare students for professional success in Oceania, the Asian Rim, and beyond, APCC gave students opportunities to network, learn, and present themselves to employers and graduate schools from across the globe—all right on campus. Read Full Story

As he keeps his eye on his goal, BYU–Hawaii student Kahia Walker is doing all he can to learn about and gain skills in voyaging. Read Full Story

The BYU–Hawaii Theatre Program's winter 2025 musical production, Aida, brought a powerful story of love and cultural conflict to the stage from March 19 to 22. Directed by Dr. Michael Morris, assistant professor in the Faculty of Culture, Language & Performing Arts and head of the Theatre Program, the musical captivated audiences with its compelling narrative and diverse musical score. Read Full Story

Shannon Lingthiem (née Mitchell), a senior from New Zealand majoring in social work, shares about her journey in pursuit of education despite numerous setbacks, which created her desire to share the Savior’s love through social work. Read Full Story

BYU–Hawaii students have achieved a remarkable victory in the 2025 Local Finals of the CFA Institute Research Challenge, hosted by the CFA Society San Diego. The competition, which took place on February 27 in San Diego, California, saw the BYU–Hawaii team outperform prestigious schools, including the University of San Diego, the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, the University of CA - San Diego - RADY School of Management, San Diego State University, and California State University San Marcos. Read Full Story