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In 2025, Brigham Young University–Hawaii entered its 70th anniversary year with renewed purpose—reaffirming its identity as a Christ-centered institution and strengthening its mission to prepare disciples, leaders, and peacemakers for communities across the Pacific and Asia. Under President John S.K. Kauwe III’s inspired leadership, the university advanced spiritually, academically, and culturally while navigating one of the most transformative periods in campus history. From historic devotionals and global achievements to construction milestones and cultural celebrations, 2025 was a year defined by faith-driven progress and a deepened sense of belonging.
Five Years Following Prophetic Direction: President John S.K. Kauwe III and the Charge to BYU–Hawaii
July 1, 2025, marks five years of President John S.K. Kauwe III’s leadership at BYU–Hawaii. These first few years can be defined by bold alignment with the university’s divine mission, providing expanded access for students across the Pacific and Asia, and an elevated commitment to excellence and accountability.
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.
As previously announced, Brigham Young University–Hawaii hosted the 2023 Utah Jazz training camp from October 3 to October 7. This event marked a thrilling week for BYU–Hawaii students, faculty, and leaders, offering them a unique window into the world of professional basketball.
Over the weekend, the 2023 Kenneth W. Baldridge Prize awarding took place at the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Regional Conference at Hawaii Pacific University.
These are extremely challenging times for colleges and universities, including BYU–Hawaii. We appreciate the support the United States Congress has shown to institutions of higher education through the CARES Act. However, although BYU–Hawaii continues to experience significant financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided not to seek or accept CARES Act funding. We have notified the U.S. Department of Education of our decision so that it can reallocate resources to other institutions, some of which may not be able to open their doors to students again without government relief.
The International Institute of Professional Protocol (IIPP) is coming to Brigham Young University–Hawaii on April 28-30, 2016. Presenters and trainers include CEOs and other prominent leaders who will provide students with world-class professional development and training. Barbara Barrington Jones, business woman, professional speaker and image consultant – whose foundation sponsors the conference – encourages students from all disciplines to prepare for professional situations in advance, and this unique conference does just that.
A landmark new book celebrates the 60th anniversary of Brigham Young University–Hawaii and the 150th anniversary of Laie as a gathering place for Latter-day Saints. The university has planned events in late October and early November to celebrate the anniversaries and this new volume of history, entitled Prophetic Destiny: The First 60 Years.
Last week, language and writing tutors from Brigham Young University–Hawaii’s Reading/Writing Center and the EIL Tutor Program participated in a ceremony awarding them International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) certificates from the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). This is the first time BYU–Hawaii EIL tutors have earned ITTPC certification; Reading/Writing Center tutors have been earning this certification since 1996. The ITTPC program run by the CRLA certifies postsecondary educational institutional tutoring programs which enables these programs to offer the credential to their qualifying tutors.
Students, faculty, staff, and community members are all invited to the second annual Marketing Week Career Day on Friday, February 28, 2014. Career Day will be filled with workshops and a keynote address presented by some of the foremost marketers in Hawaii. Also, finalists in the Idea Zoo Case Competition will present their final reports for chances to win prizes. After the keynote address, the winners of the Idea Zoo competition will be announced, and a drawing will be held for cash prizes involving anyone who attends at least two workshops and the keynote address. There will also be a networking reception later that evening. Anyone is invited to all events, free of charge. The full schedule is as follows:
BYU–Hawaii has implemented several programs in recent years to maximize sustainability on campus. These include Give & Take, recycling, energy audits, car sharing, and more.
BYU–Hawaii President Steven C. Wheelwright addressed the topic of religious freedom at the opening devotional of the Fall 2012 semester on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. The gathering included more than 1500 students, faculty, staff and others from the extended university ‘ohana.