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A Night of Unity and Tradition: BYU–Hawaii Culture Night 2026
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.
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Seasider Spotlight: Moniqueca Kaufusi
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
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.
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The Stories We Need
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.
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A Prayer That Changed Everything
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.
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BYU–Hawaii Students Perform Alongside Josh Groban in Honolulu
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.
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Being a Good Friend and Turning Struggles to Support
Although Stone once believed those facing mental health challenges could not be helped, her training showed her that hope remains, even in difficult times.
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President's Council Announces 2026 Ho'omaika'i Awards
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.
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Supporting International Students Through Peer Education at BYU–Hawaii
Brigham Young University–Hawaii supports international students’ academic success through its English as an International Language Program (EIL), which works in coordination with the university’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program (TESOL). While the two are closely connected, they serve distinct purposes within language education and student support.
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Seasider Spotlight: Joel Reece
Joel Reece, a Professor in the Faculty of Sciences, shares about his life, pursuits, and interests.
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