Dustin Geddes

Michael Murdock (pictured right; photo courtesy of byuh.edu), the new chair of the Political Science Department in the School of Business, Computing, & Government, feels very strongly about the value his department adds to BYU–Hawaii. "It's the best major on campus," Murdock said in a recent interview.

Mufi Hannemann, mayor of Honolulu, recently visited BYU–Hawaii on April 14, speaking at a luncheon hosted by the "Mahalo No Ka Hana" (Laie) chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). As mayor, Hannemann represents the entire island of Oahu. (Left to Right: Anna Kaanga, Madie Neave, Jacquie Alisa, Mayor Mufi Hannemann, Bae Aumua, Denise Mitchell, and Hans Taala)

LAIE, Hawaii – Elder Quentin L. Cook (pictured) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presided over BYU–Hawaii's April 10th Commencement Exercises—notably the largest number (353) to have marched at a BYU–Hawaii commencement—held in the Cannon Activities Center.

Triggered by a massive Pacific Ocean earthquake, a tsunami struck Samoa on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, leaving many dead. Both Western Samoa and American Samoa were affected. Searches are still being conducted in affected areas, so officials report that the number of deaths may rise.