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Recent flash flooding on Oahu’s North Shore brought heavy rainfall and significant impacts to many communities. As rising water levels overwhelmed drainage systems and infrastructure, students and faculty from Brigham Young University–Hawaii stepped forward to serve.
Every fall and winter semester of the school year, BYU–Hawaii’s Theater Program puts on a showstopping production for students and community members. Each performance makes its mark with bright lights, dazzling smiles, and top-notch acting. Their latest showing of Peter and the Starcatcher takes comedy and physical acting to the next level, starting with a bang and leaving the audience laughing as the characters navigate their story. But of course, not without a few swashbuckling bumps along the way that make the performance that much more humorous for the audience.
Moniqueca Kaufusi, an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Business & Government, shares about her life, interests, and teaching philosophy.
A thousand phone-lights shimmered through the arena as the beginning notes of “You Raise Me Up” filled the air. For BYU–Hawaii’s Hoʻolōkahi Chamber Choir, this wasn’t just another concert—this was a performance shared with the world-renowned singer, Josh Groban.
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.
Joel Reece, a Professor in the Faculty of Sciences, shares about his life, pursuits, and interests.
Academic Vice President Isaiah Walker announced the appointment of Dr. Spencer Ingley and Dr. Amanda Wallace as co-directors of the Edward D. Smith Center for Learning & Teaching (CLT) at Brigham Young University–Hawaii. Ingley began serving in the role on September 1, 2025, and Wallace began her appointment on January 1, 2026.
When R. Kelly Haws and his wife, Connie Haws, acting president and first lady, arrived at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, they brought with them a shared love for education, a deep testimony of Jesus Christ, and decades of experience serving students across the world.
Operations Vice President Kevin Schlag announced Ryan Carter as the new chief information officer at Brigham Young University–Hawaii. Carter will help advance the campus’ strategic priorities, including artificial intelligence, information technology (IT) security, and the development of the students’ capstone experience. He succeeds Arlene Sewell, who transitioned to an IT role at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Carter will assume the role in mid-February.
Ban Phung, associate professor in the Faculty of Arts and Letters, shares about his life, pursuits, and interests.
Operations Vice President Kevin Schlag announced the appointment of Paul Otte as director of Campus Security at Brigham Young University–Hawaii. He replaces Anthony Pickard, who is retiring. The appointment is effective January 12.
Academic Vice President Isaiah Walker announced Matthew Bowen as the new director of religious education at Brigham Young University–Hawaii. Bowen will take on this role beginning January 7.