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BYU–Hawaii Students and Staff Support Community After Flash Flooding in Laie

By Eli Samuel Holmes March 27, 2026 12:55 PM
Recent flash flooding on Oahu’s North Shore brought heavy rainfall and significant impacts to many communities. As rising water levels overwhelmed drainage systems and infrastructure, students and faculty from Brigham Young University–Hawaii stepped forward to serve. Read Full Story

“Peter and the Starcatcher” Takes Flight at BYU–Hawaii

By Laine Pukahi March 27, 2026 09:45 AM
Every fall and winter semester of the school year, BYU–Hawaii’s Theater Program puts on a showstopping production for students and community members. Each performance makes its mark with bright lights, dazzling smiles, and top-notch acting. Their latest showing of Peter and the Starcatcher takes comedy and physical acting to the next level, starting with a bang and leaving the audience laughing as the characters navigate their story. But of course, not without a few swashbuckling bumps along the way that make the performance that much more humorous for the audience. Read Full Story

A Night of Unity and Tradition: BYU–Hawaii Culture Night 2026

By Eli Samuel Holmes March 17, 2026 03:31 PM
A large crowd of students, faculty, and community members gathered at Brigham Young University–Hawaii for the annual Culture Night, where 23 student-led clubs from around the world took the stage to celebrate their cultures through music, dance, and storytelling. Read Full Story

Seasider Spotlight: Moniqueca Kaufusi

By Eli Samuel Holmes March 16, 2026 08:00 AM
Moniqueca Kaufusi, an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Business & Government, shares about her life, interests, and teaching philosophy.
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A BYU–Hawaii Student’s Journey of Faith and Science

By Ruveni Yabakivou March 10, 2026 09:00 AM
For BYU–Hawaii student Jacob Alexander Albee, science and faith are more than academic interests; they’re guiding forces that have shaped his life’s journey from Washington state to the shores of Oahu. Read Full Story

The Stories We Need

By Eli Samuel Holmes March 06, 2026 01:11 PM
Beka Poh, a senior from Papua New Guinea, is majoring in English with an emphasis in business and creative writing at BYU–Hawaii. Throughout her time on campus, she has discovered not only confidence in her craft but a deeper purpose behind it. Read Full Story

A Prayer That Changed Everything

By Eli Samuel Holmes February 23, 2026 10:00 AM
Born in China, raised in Canada, and educated in Hawaii, Joy Tang’s journey to BYU–Hawaii spans continents and cultures. Now graduating with a degree in business management and marketing, Tang credits her time at the university with shaping both her professional direction and her faith. Read Full Story

BYU–Hawaii Students Perform Alongside Josh Groban in Honolulu

By Eli Samuel Holmes February 20, 2026 09:58 AM
A thousand phone-lights shimmered through the arena as the beginning notes of “You Raise Me Up” filled the air. For BYU–Hawaii’s Hoʻolōkahi Chamber Choir, this wasn’t just another concert—this was a performance shared with the world-renowned singer, Josh Groban. Read Full Story

Being a Good Friend and Turning Struggles to Support

By Ruveni Yabakivou February 18, 2026 08:30 AM
Although Stone once believed those facing mental health challenges could not be helped, her training showed her that hope remains, even in difficult times. Read Full Story

President's Council Announces 2026 Ho'omaika'i Awards

By Aubrey Merrill February 13, 2026 02:00 PM
Brigham Young University–Hawaii is pleased to announce this year's recipients of the Faculty Awards for Teaching, Scholarship, Citizenship, and Adjunct, the Sione Feinga Award, the V. Napua Baker Award, and President's Appreciation Awards. These awards acknowledge exceptional employees who have demonstrated a strong commitment and dedication to their roles within the university. Read Full Story