Genuine Gold

As the main character in her own story, Crystal Tania shares the plot twists that have created her own Hawaiian roller coaster ride while studying communications at BYU–Hawaii.

Noah Kephart, a senior majoring in Psychology from Kailua, Hawaii, shows his gratitude to Brigham Young University–Hawaii for the diverse experience he claims he would not find anywhere else.

Charlene Lee, a senior majoring in English education from Pasig City, Philippines, expresses her heartfelt gratitude to her Heavenly Father and dream school (soon alma mater), Brigham Young University–Hawaii.

Sheryl Tania is a senior from Jakarta, Indonesia, who is graduating in computer science. Recounting her time at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Tania shares her transformative BYUH experience, offering insights into her life, significant takeaways, and valuable advice for fellow students.

Name: 'Inoke Hafoka

Name: Poerava Hapairai

As the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) marks its 60th anniversary this week, we take a look at one of its most pivotal figures who has been instrumental in shaping its past, present, and future: Alfred Grace. Acting as the current President of the PCC, President Grace not only credits his early days as a student employee to this culture-rich center but also to the place that made his employment and education possible: Brigham Young University–Hawaii.

Meet Benjamin Candari, principal and co-founder of FSC Architects and BYU–Hawaii alumnus. Candari's life journey has been linked with BYUH since his enrollment as a student in 1990. Following his graduation, he embarked on a career in architecture, achieving significant milestones that eventually led him back to this unique campus. Looking back on his career, the Lord had prepared Candari for a meaningful role in re-designing the McKay Complex, thus continuing his BYUH legacy.

Name: Juan Escalante

Name: Matthew Bowen

Name: Ka Lun (Allan) Wong

Brigham Young University–Hawaii celebrated its winter 2023 graduates during Friday's commencement ceremony. As graduation is an event many anticipate during the years leading up to the monumental day, one graduate, in particular, finally took to the stage after decades of waiting for this moment.

Mitzi Yanez Lizama is a senior from Antofagasta, a small port city in northern Chile. When she first heard about Brigham Young University–Hawaii, she thought of it as a dreamy paradise but never imagined years later, she'd be graduating from there with a degree in psychology.

Zaphnath-Paaneah Villanueva, a senior double-majoring in marine biology and biology education from Quezon City, Philippines, shares his excitement and hopes for the future after graduation.

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.

Name: Christina Akanoa

Name: Daniel Henderson

Name: Nancy Tarawhiti