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Embracing Cultures and Enduring Through Faith
Shannon Lingthiem (née Mitchell), a senior from New Zealand majoring in social work, shares about her journey in pursuit of education despite numerous setbacks, which created her desire to share the Savior’s love through social work.
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BYU–Hawaii Team Wins CFA Society San Diego Research Challenge Local Finals and Prepares for Sub-Regional Challenge
BYU–Hawaii students have achieved a remarkable victory in the 2025 Local Finals of the CFA Institute Research Challenge, hosted by the CFA Society San Diego. The competition, which took place on February 27 in San Diego, California, saw the BYU–Hawaii team outperform prestigious schools, including the University of San Diego, the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, the University of CA - San Diego - RADY School of Management, San Diego State University, and California State University San Marcos.
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Culture Night 2025: A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Connection
Culture Night 2025 brought the spirit of unity and diversity to life once again at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, as students and community members gathered to celebrate the rich cultural backgrounds of the university’s student body. The two-night spectacle, held in the Cannon Activities Center (CAC), was a vibrant showcase of traditional and modern performances from 25 culture clubs, each representing the unique heritage of their respective nations.
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Seasider Spotlight: Terry Moea'i
Terry Moea'i, the senior manager of Student Leadership & Service, shares about his life, pursuits, and interests. Read the full article to learn more.
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Culture Night 2025: A New Club Shines as Returning Clubs Keep Tradition Alive
The highly anticipated Culture Night 2025 is bringing together students from all over the world to share and celebrate their unique cultural heritage. This year’s event will take place over two nights: Wednesday, March 5, from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and Friday, March 7, from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Among the many performances, one group is making its debut—the Myanmar Club—while returning favorites like the Cambodia and Samoa, clubs promise to impress with new and exciting performances, each under 15 minutes.
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Loving Christ Through Social Work
Malaika Rogers, a senior from Idaho majoring in social work, shares how she’s always been drawn to serving others. Her life experiences, from her early years in Haiti to her mission in Boston and her education at BYU–Hawaii, have shaped her desire to make a lasting impact through social work.
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President's Council Announces 2025 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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Celebrating 70 Years of BYU–Hawaii: A Legacy of Learning, Light, and Aloha
Brigham Young University–Hawaii celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2025, marking seven decades of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and cultural unity. Founded in 1955 in Laie, Hawaii, this unique institution has remained steadfast in its mission to educate students in an environment that fosters both intellectual and spiritual growth. From its humble beginnings to its current role as a beacon of global influence, BYU–Hawaii’s history is one of learning, light, and the spirit of aloha in its enduring impact.
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Spiritual Places and a Passion for Marketing
Titaya Moonsarn, a senior from Thailand majoring in marketing, shares how her conversion to the Church, her path to BYU–Hawaii, and her love for marketing would enable her to become a disciple of Jesus Christ.
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New Faculty Highlight: Karamea Wright
Brigham Young University–Hawaii is pleased to welcome Karamea Wright as a new assistant professor in the Faculty of Religious Education beginning in the Winter 2025 Semester. Wright will teach religion classes starting with Religion 225 (The Foundations of the Restoration) and Religion 275 (Teachings and Doctrines of the Book of Mormon) and bring her unique experience and cultural perspective about the gospel of Jesus Christ to the university community.
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Embracing Vision and Growth: A Recap of BYU–Hawaii's 2024 Highlights
In 2024, Brigham Young University–Hawaii continued its legacy of transformative education, building on the foundation of prophetic vision and inspired leadership. Reflecting on the wonders of God shared by Elder Michael T. Ringwood during his winter 2024 commencement speech, the students of BYU–Hawaii embraced his words of making their “future the product of [their] present.” The past year has witnessed the university community rising to meet new challenges and opportunities with faith, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
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Christlike Miracles and Building Bridges
Sumiya Munkhbaatar, a senior from Mongolia majoring in business management with an emphasis in finance, shares her journey to BYU–Hawaii and how her experiences have shaped her as a future leader and servant of the Lord.
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Fall 2024 Graduate Features
Graduates from various faculties share their experiences, insights, and accomplishments from their time as students at BYU–Hawaii.
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BYU–Hawaii HTM Students Embark on Immersive Study Tour to Japan
Nine hospitality and tourism management (HTM) students and two faculty from BYU–Hawaii completed an unforgettable 10-day experiential learning trip to Japan last month. The immersive study, led by Professor Jeff Christensen, aligned with the U.S. and Japanese governments’ 2024 declaration as the “US-Japan Tourism Year,” a joint initiative aimed at restoring tourism exchanges between the two countries to pre-COVID levels. The trip gave students a unique opportunity to explore one of the world’s most dynamic tourism markets.
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Maurice Mo’o Named Strategic Enrollment Senior Manager
Student Life Vice President Jonathan Kala Kau announced the promotion of Maurice Mo’o as the new strategic enrollment senior manager. In this role, Mo’o will report directly to the student life vice president and oversee the Strategic Enrollment department. This new department is responsible for ensuring that recruitment and admissions efforts align with achieving the university’s mission. The Admissions department will be a sub-department of Strategic Enrollment.
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BYU–Hawaii Now Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Brigham Young University–Hawaii has been granted accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). This accreditation comes after more than a year of self-examination of BYU–Hawaii, followed by an external review, that was required to apply to this non-profit accrediting body.
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