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"If Ye Have Desires to Serve God, Ye are Called to the Work," Graduating Senior Shares Personal Significance to Scripture

By Elise Mitchell April 10, 2023 08:44 AM
Jui-Hsiu Chiang, or Jerry, is a senior from Hsinchu City, Taiwan, double-majoring in accounting and business finance. After spending seven years at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, he shares countless life-changing experiences he'll always cherish and carry with him. Read Full Story

Students "Create Opportunities to Celebrate Sustainability" at the Undergraduate Research Conference

By Elise Mitchell April 06, 2023 09:21 AM
Every year BYU–Hawaii hosts an Undergraduate Research Conference (URC). This year's conference theme, "I ka wā ma mua, ka wā ma hope - Through the past is future," encouraged students to draw upon traditional knowledge found within Oceanic and Asian cultures to create innovative and sustainable ideas that could change the world. Students prepared to educate and apply learned principles and practices and present their findings to peers, other scholars, and professionals. Read Full Story

Princess of Tonga Visits Pacific Islands Research Room at BYU–Hawaii Library

By Elise Mitchell April 05, 2023 08:54 AM
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Halaevalu Mataʻaho Napua-o-kalani Tukuʻaho, who currently serves as the High Commissioner of Tonga to Australia, arrived at the Brigham Young University–Hawaii campus to conduct research in the Joseph F. Smith Library's Pacific Islands Research Room. Read Full Story

2023 Kenneth W. Baldridge Prize Awardee Recognized at Regional Conference

By Elise Mitchell April 03, 2023 09:47 AM
Over the weekend, the 2023 Kenneth W. Baldridge Prize awarding took place at the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Regional Conference at Hawaii Pacific University. Read Full Story

"Know Your Foundation" Asia-Pacific Career Conference Keynote Speaker Shares Career Insights with Attendees

By Elise Mitchell March 28, 2023 12:00 PM
This year's Asia-Pacific Career Conference (APCC) kickoff event featured Brigham Young University–Hawaii alum Sylvia Hussey, chief executive officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, as the keynote speaker. Read Full Story

Seasider Spotlight: Christina Akanoa

By Elise Mitchell March 23, 2023 09:19 AM
Name: Christina Akanoa Read Full Story

Communications Conference Brings Industry Leaders and Students Together

By Elise Mitchell March 03, 2023 09:03 AM
In February, business management professors Ann and Scott Springer hosted the 2023 Association for Business Communication (ABC) Western Region Conference at Brigham Young University–Hawaii. Read Full Story

Big Island Tour Leaves a Big Impact on Choir Students

By Elise Mitchell February 28, 2023 10:03 AM
The Brigham Young University–Hawaii Hoʻolōkahi Chamber Choir traveled to the Big Island to share a multicultural choral music and dance program and left with unforgettable experiences and cherished memories. Read Full Story

High School Wrestlers Compete at BYU–Hawaii for State Title

By Elise Mitchell February 28, 2023 08:57 AM
It was an eventful weekend on campus as BYU–Hawaii hosted the Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) Wrestling Championships. The tournament brought in the top qualifying wrestlers from across the entire state of Hawaii to Oahu's North Shore. Boys and girls from over 50 high schools competed in the championship with the unwavering support of their families, friends, and communities. Read Full Story

New Initiative Unites BYU–Hawaii with Bicol University

By Elise Mitchell February 24, 2023 11:00 AM
On February 14, 2023, University Presidents John S.K. Kauwe III and Arnulfo D. Mascarinas signed a momentous agreement to launch a joint initiative between Brigham Young University–Hawaii (BYUH) and Bicol University (BU). Read Full Story