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BYU–Hawaii Career Services is focusing on innovation, teamwork, and a stronger commitment to helping students prepare for life after graduation.
Liza Marie Querimit, a senior from the Philippines majoring in business management with an emphasis in economics and finance, says that it took a pandemic, a mission, and a leap of faith to bring her from the busy streets of her country to the quiet, temple-adjacent campus of BYU–Hawaii, where she now places her goals, values, and testimony first.
For many international students, the dream of earning a degree in the United States seems out of reach due to financial constraints. At BYU–Hawaii, IWORK, a work-study program makes that dream a reality for thousands of students from across the Pacific and Asia each year. By combining part-time work with tuition assistance, the scholarship not only funds their education but also teaches self-reliance, time management, and the value of service.
Brigham Young University–Hawaii announced its fall 2025 devotional schedule. This semester, speakers include members of the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Hawaii employees, and other invited guests. Weekly campus devotionals are an important part of the BYU–Hawaii experience. The purpose of campus devotionals is to gather as a campus community for a regular opportunity to experience the influence of the Holy Ghost through student-focused messages centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ.
From unpaid intern to trusted contributor, BYU–Hawaii senior Taylor Lagaaia’s transformative experience serving Samoa’s Ministry of Commerce shows how stepping out of your comfort zone can open doors to growth, purpose, and a future of meaningful impact.
Isaac Akinaka, a junior from Hawaii majoring in computer science, was led to BYU–Hawaii through prayer, prompting, and a leap of faith, finding himself exactly where the Lord needed him to be.
Being the only student from Timor-Leste has been a challenge and a blessing for Da Silva.
This summer, BYU–Hawaii hosted the annual “For the Strength of Youth” (FSY), a program created by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for youth aged 14 to 18. This week-long event, which includes devotionals, games, team-building, and other exciting activities, helps youth connect with Heavenly Father and strengthen their testimonies of Jesus Christ while making friends and discovering their individual worth.
A group of eight students from the Philippines, once connected only through weekly Zoom meetings and spiritual discussions during BYU-Pathway Worldwide's foundational experience, PathwayConnect, are now walking the campus of BYU–Hawaii together, living proof of how the Lord prepares a way for education and discipleship.
Brigham Young University–Hawaii is in the midst of major construction projects this summer. Several housing and academic buildings are nearing completion, while others begin a new phase of development. The projects—ranging from modern apartment-style dormitories to a comprehensive overhaul of the educational hub—are part of a long-term vision to support students’ growth through enhanced learning and living spaces.
Weerawat Meeprolam, a senior from Thailand majoring in business marketing, believes that faith, discipline, and hard work are crucial to a student's success at BYU–Hawaii.
BYU–Hawaii’s Banyan Dining Hall received top national honors at the 2025 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards, hosted by the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS). The university earned gold in the Residential Special Event of the Year category for its “Pista Sa Nayon” celebration, a Filipino town fiesta-themed dining event. It went on to beat winners from larger institutions throughout the United States to take home the grand prize award.