Eli Samuel Holmes
University Student Writer
Marketing and Communications
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When in Rome: BYU–Hawaii Student Attends "The Church Up Close" Seminar
A casual dinner with friends changed the course of John Dominic Belda's college experience — and eventually took him to Rome.
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From BYU–Hawaii to Sri Lanka: Andrew Toimoana’s Internship Journey
Andrew Toimoana, a senior from Tonga majoring in information technology, recently became the first foreign BYU–Hawaii student to intern in Sri Lanka, gaining hands-on experience with Multiverse Engineering, a Sri Lankan engineering and technology company. His father influenced his decision to pursue the opportunity in Sri Lanka, having previously worked with people in the country and knowing that Andrew could learn from their experience.
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BYU–Hawaii Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Meetinghouse Facilities Department Internships
BYU–Hawaii has partnered with the Church’s Meetinghouse Facilities Department (MFD), to provide students with first-hand internship experience alongside full-time professionals across the Asia-Pacific region.
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BYU–Hawaii Students Perform in the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Festival
With support from the Willes Center, 15 BYU–Hawaii students traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland, to perform STAY, an original contemporary Polynesian musical written by Dr. Michael Morris, an assistant professor teaching theater and business, to learn about cultural entrepreneurship.
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BYU–Hawaii Students Present at TypeCon 2026
BYU–Hawaii students participated in the 2026 TypeCon, where they were given the opportunity to present their own typography research and learn from world-class designers. The annual event brought together designers, educators, and typographers from around the world and helped students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the field of typography.
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Students Learn to Lead Today to Launch Tomorrow
BYUH Students Spend Summer Participating in Leadership and Career Conferences
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BYUH Intern Represents an International Agency at Asia's Premier Biotech Conference
Mikah Ela J. Cabanilla, a senior from the Philippines majoring in business management, recently represented the Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) at BIO Asia–Taiwan 2026, one of Asia's largest biotechnology and medical conferences. The unforgettable experiences, part of her international internship with AWEX, provided a front-row seat to global innovation.
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Dandy Nugraha: A Journey Beyond the Plan
At Analytic Design Lab in Plain City, Utah, Dandy Nugraha is learning what it means to solve problems without always having a clear set of instructions. As a software analyst intern, he works across software, digital logic, hardware, research, testing, and technical documentation—experience that is helping him connect his computer science education to the demands of a professional career. Majoring in computer science, this internship provides him with experience that will influence his future career, adding to the stacked arsenal of entrepreneurial experience he’s previously honed himself.
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From BYU–Hawaii to the Hawaiʻi Senate: Angelou Revil Pacia Finds Her Path in Public Service
For many college students, summer is a time to kick back and relax. But Angelou Revil Pacia, a junior from the Philippines studying psychology and political science at BYU–Hawaii, is spending her summer researching policy and developing legislative proposals at the Hawaii Senate.
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