BYU–Hawaii News

The BYU–Hawaii Theatre Program is set to enchant audiences this week with its fall 2025 production of Into the Woods, a musical that blends fantasy, humor, and heartfelt reflection. Directed by Dr. Michael Morris, assistant professor in the Faculty of Culture, Language & Performing Arts and head of the Theatre Program, the show will run from November 12 to November 15 at the McKay Auditorium, drawing excitement from students, faculty, and community members alike. Read Full Story

Academic Vice President Isaiah Walker announced Stephanie Robertson as the new director of the Joseph F. Smith Library. Robertson began this position on October 10, 2025. Read Full Story

Every year, colleges from around the USA send their best journalism students to be a part of MediaFest, a national conference organized by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP), and the College Media Association (CMA). The conference is set up to teach aspiring journalists and to recognize their work, highlighting the best of the best in college media. Last week, BYU–Hawaii sent seven Ke Alaka’i team members, accompanied by Marketing and Communications director, Brooke Peterson, and digital communications manager, Leilani Guerrero. Ke Alaka’i has been attending the conference for the past eight years, but for several students, this was their first time. Read Full Story

Hope you're hungry, Seasiders! The Annual Food Fest is back again. Read Full Story

Hyrum Stephens' journey as a young artist, marked by resilience, creative discovery, and community, has found its stage at BYU–Hawaii, where his struggles intertwine with music's healing power. Read Full Story

Ameleya Kulani Uili (née Angilau), a senior from Utah majoring in business management with an emphasis in supply chain, said that her love for learning led her to BYU–Hawaii, something that was not in her original plan, but has blessed her nonetheless. Read Full Story

Natasha Gillette, assistant professor of EIL/TESOL shares about her life, persuits and interests. Read Full Story

From October 4 to 12, a group of hospitality and tourism management (HTM) students from Brigham Young University–Hawaii traveled to Japan for an immersive learning experience centered around the Expo 2025, a world expo held in Osaka, Japan, a global event that takes place only once every five years and draws millions of visitors from more than 150 nations. Read Full Story

Thrown into the Deep End Read Full Story

A group of BYU–Hawaii students recently joined world leaders, scholars, and faith representatives at the 32nd Annual International Law and Religion Symposium to discuss how faith, law, and human dignity intersect globally. Read Full Story