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Creating Big Ideas and Impacting Students' Lives

By Elise Mitchell August 24, 2021 09:00 AM
Meet Lindsay Hadley, BYU–Hawaii’s new entrepreneur in residence. Throughout Lindsay’s career, she has accomplished wonders through social impact both domestically and abroad. Starting out of college as a humble humanitarian worker, Lindsay sought to fulfill her desire to serve by building schools and water wells in distant countries such as Peru and Kenya. However, in 2008 following the birth of her first son, she realized there was still so much good she wanted to do while having the flexibility to stay close to home and raise a family with her husband, Geoff Hadley.  Read Full Story

COVID-19 Immunization Requirement for Students Beginning Fall 2021

June 16, 2021 08:00 AM
Brigham Young University–Hawaii will add the COVID-19 vaccination to its student health clearance requirements beginning Fall 2021 Semester. This requirement applies to all students and follows current university policies governing student immunizations, including a process by which exemptions for medical or religious reasons may be requested.     Read Full Story

Isaiah Walker Appointed Academic Vice President

By Leilani Guerrero May 19, 2021 08:37 AM
President John S.K. Kauwe III announced the appointment of Dr. Isaiah Walker as the Academic Vice President following approval from the BYU–Hawaii Board of Trustees. Walker will be replacing John Bell, who will be retiring after many years of service in the Church Educational System. Walker’s appointment is effective July 1, 2021. Read Full Story

Alison Whiting Appointed Director of Campus Life

By Leilani Guerrero May 14, 2021 03:29 PM
Brigham Young University–Hawaii Student Life Vice President Jonathan Kala Kau announced the appointment of Alison Whiting as the director of campus life. This is a new position that will oversee the newly envisioned Hoʻokahua department, which has broad stewardship for the Student Leadership & Service, Seasider Sports & Activities, Residential Life, and the Office of Honor departments. Read Full Story

BYUH Tuition to Increase 3% for 2021-22 Academic Year

April 26, 2021 02:00 PM
Brigham Young University–Hawaii will implement a 3% tuition increase for the 2021-2022 academic year beginning with the Fall 2021 Semester. This is an increase of $89 on the per semester rate going from $2,945 to $3,034. Read Full Story

A Prophesy Fulfilled

By Abbie Putnam April 20, 2021 12:00 AM
Locals say miracles lead to digitizing of Hawaiian language Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price Read Full Story

Patricia Patrick Appointed Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Letters

March 25, 2021 12:00 PM
Brigham Young University–Hawaii Academic Vice President John Bell announced the appointment of Dr. Patricia Patrick as the dean of the Faculty of Arts & Letters. Read Full Story

Elder Dyches to Speak at Online Commencement for Winter 2021 Graduates

By Leilani Guerrero March 23, 2021 12:30 PM
Elder Timothy J. Dyches, General Authority Seventy, is scheduled to be the speaker during Brigham Young University–Hawaii's online commencement presentation. The presentation is scheduled for Saturday, April 17, at 9:30 am HST. Read Full Story

T. James Faustino Named Dean of Students

By Leilani Guerrero February 12, 2021 09:00 AM
Brigham Young University–Hawaii Student Life Vice President Jonathan Kala Kau announced the appointment of T. James Faustino as the new dean of students. James has served most recently as the director for the Hoʻokele Department for Admissions, Career, & Alumni Services. In conjunction with James's appointment as dean of students, the divisions, services, and personnel under the Hoʻokele Department will transition from Academics to Student Life. James will continue to oversee these areas as part of his responsibilities as dean of students. Read Full Story

New Appointments for Yifen Beus and David Bybee

By Leilani Guerrero January 19, 2021 08:30 AM
Brigham Young University–Hawaii Academic Vice President John Bell announced two leadership changes in Academics today. Yifen Beus has accepted an appointment to serve as the associate academic vice president for faculty replacing David Bybee who will be leading and coordinating campus efforts in sustainability. "We are grateful to Yifen and David for their diligent and long-standing service to the campus. Please join us in expressing your appreciation and welcoming them to their new assignments," said Bell. Read Full Story