Ruveni Yabakivou
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"From Mongolia to BYU–Hawaii: A Journey of Faith, Growth, and Purpose"
July 15, 2025 05:00 AM
Enkhmaa “Emma” Gemmell (née Nyamgerel), a Senior from Mongolia majoring in business management with an emphasis in human resources, believes that through resilience and faith, she can develop strong leadership qualities that allow her to better serve others.
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Seasider Spotlight: Tialei Scanlan
July 10, 2025 06:00 AM
Tialei Scanlan, an associate professor and Program Lead of Accounting, shares about her life, pursuits, and interests.
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A Voyage of Reverence: BYU–Hawaii Students Sail the Iosepa
July 08, 2025 05:00 AM
One of the most daring feats of the early Polynesians was their ability to traverse the vast Pacific Ocean using only ancient wayfinding techniques. Centuries have passed since our ancestors sailed these waters, and now, a new generation of voyagers, comprising BYU–Hawaii students, alumni, community members, and faculty, took up the mantle to carry on that timeless tradition aboard the Iosepa.
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The Noblest of Roles
June 12, 2025 08:55 AM
Frank Pittman, an American psychiatrist and author, once said, “Fathering is not something perfect men do, but something that perfects the man.” As we commemorate Father’s Day, we celebrate the lives of selfless individuals who have taken on the noblest of roles while at the same time pursuing their academic purpose.
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