Eli Samuel Holmes
University Student Writer
Marketing and Communications
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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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Celebrating 100 Years of Institute in Laie
A century has passed, and Institute continues to offer all young adults a place to gather and learn about Jesus Christ. From its humble beginnings in Moscow, Idaho in 1926, it has now evolved to reach across the globe into various countries. Seminaries & Institutes are about to reach a never-before-seen milestone of 1 million participants worldwide who are eager to receive more of the Savior’s light. Here in Laie, the Institute program mirrors that same global mission through meaningful connection, growth, and spiritual development.
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Welcome To The Shore
Since construction began across BYU–Hawaii’s campus, change has become a shared experience for departments university-wide. This new chapter highlights student creativity as they introduce the newest addition to BYU–Hawaii: The Shore.
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BYU–Hawaii Students Gain Leadership Experience Through Hands-On Apprenticeship
A student-centered program at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) called the “Apprenticeship Program” was designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, equipping BYU–Hawaii students with hands-on experience within a professional culinary environment.
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Seasider Spotlight: Celine Duffau
Celine Duffau, an assistant professor in psychology, shares about her life, pursuits, and interests.
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Fall 2025 Graduate Features
As BYU–Hawaii concludes another remarkable semester, the university celebrates the accomplishments of its newest graduating class—students who have learned, served, and grown in this unique ʻāina at the crossroads of the Pacific.
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The Hungry Games: May The Taste Be In Your Flavor
Over the summer of 2025, a group of BYU–Hawaii students from the Office of Customer Experience found a creative way to further the mission of the university. Due to campus renovations, losing access to the Seasider Snackbar was inevitable as a result of the Aloha Center closing. “We wanted to provide students with another option for food on campus,” shared Losaline Uhila, a senior from Tonga studying hospitality and tourism management and the lead student on the project, “so we thought, ‘why not a food truck?’”
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2025 Great Ideas Competition
The Willes Center for International Entrepreneurship held the annual Great Ideas Competition, providing students with an opportunity to bring their businesses to life while solving real-world problems across Asia and the Pacific. This year’s Great Ideas Competition was definitely one to remember. The contestants passionately shared their projects and radiated confidence in their solutions to the problems they hoped to overcome.
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From Campus to Conference: BYU–Hawaii Students Take Research to Korea
Earlier this month, BYU–Hawaii students traveled to Korea to present their original research on an international stage during the 2025 World Congress on Kinesiology & Sport Science conference focused on healthy living. Accompanied and mentored by professors Joel Reece and Ben Chase, the students gave it their all in sharing their findings and competing to win alongside representatives from various other universities.
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