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Purpose Driven
Fall 2025 valedictorian Manuarii Tefan reflects on mentorship, initiative and the power of gratitude that shaped his BYU–Hawaii journey
As BYU–Hawaii concludes another remarkable semester, the university celebrates the accomplishments of its newest graduating class—students who have learned, served, and grown in this unique ʻāina at the crossroads of the Pacific.
Daryl Wong Snelson, a senior from Malaysia majoring in health and human science, overcomes challenges to find his calling at BYU–Hawaii.
Three Filipino students from BYU–Hawaii recently joined international scholars, religious leaders, and policymakers at the 7th International Forum on Law and Religion, held in Bonifacio Global City, Philippines. BYU–Hawaii’s participation in the event, centered on the theme "Charting the Future of the Women, Peace, and Security agenda," was fully funded by the International Center for Law and Religion Studies (ICLRS) at J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University (BYU), and gathered experts from Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Pacific to examine how law, culture, and religion shape peace and gender equity in the region, allowing the students to both learn from and actively contribute to a global dialogue on religious freedom, human dignity, and the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda.
Questioning Faith in a Land of Many Gods
Steven Kirby Tee, a junior from the Philippines majoring in music with an emphasis in vocal performance, says that coming to BYU–Hawaii was not part of a carefully mapped-out plan—it was the result of small prompts, supportive people, and a lifelong relationship with music that kept leading him forward.
Every year, colleges from around the USA send their best journalism students to be a part of MediaFest, a national conference organized by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP), and the College Media Association (CMA). The conference is set up to teach aspiring journalists and to recognize their work, highlighting the best of the best in college media. Last week, BYU–Hawaii sent seven Ke Alaka’i team members, accompanied by Marketing and Communications director, Brooke Peterson, and digital communications manager, Leilani Guerrero. Ke Alaka’i has been attending the conference for the past eight years, but for several students, this was their first time.
Hope you're hungry, Seasiders! The Annual Food Fest is back again.
Ameleya Kulani Uili (née Angilau), a senior from Utah majoring in business management with an emphasis in supply chain, said that her love for learning led her to BYU–Hawaii, something that was not in her original plan, but has blessed her nonetheless.
From October 4 to 12, a group of hospitality and tourism management (HTM) students from Brigham Young University–Hawaii traveled to Japan for an immersive learning experience centered around the Expo 2025, a world expo held in Osaka, Japan, a global event that takes place only once every five years and draws millions of visitors from more than 150 nations.
A group of BYU–Hawaii students recently joined world leaders, scholars, and faith representatives at the 32nd Annual International Law and Religion Symposium to discuss how faith, law, and human dignity intersect globally.
In the heart of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, three Brigham Young University–Hawaii alumni are serving together in a remarkable way.