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Culture Night 2025 brought the spirit of unity and diversity to life once again at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, as students and community members gathered to celebrate the rich cultural backgrounds of the university’s student body. The two-night spectacle, held in the Cannon Activities Center (CAC), was a vibrant showcase of traditional and modern performances from 25 culture clubs, each representing the unique heritage of their respective nations.
Terry Moea'i, the senior manager of Student Leadership & Service, shares about his life, pursuits, and interests. Read the full article to learn more.
The highly anticipated Culture Night 2025 is bringing together students from all over the world to share and celebrate their unique cultural heritage. This year’s event will take place over two nights: Wednesday, March 5, from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and Friday, March 7, from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Among the many performances, one group is making its debut—the Myanmar Club—while returning favorites like the Cambodia and Samoa, clubs promise to impress with new and exciting performances, each under 15 minutes.
Malaika Rogers, a senior from Idaho majoring in social work, shares how she’s always been drawn to serving others. Her life experiences, from her early years in Haiti to her mission in Boston and her education at BYU–Hawaii, have shaped her desire to make a lasting impact through social work.
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.
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.
Titaya Moonsarn, a senior from Thailand majoring in marketing, shares how her conversion to the Church, her path to BYU–Hawaii, and her love for marketing would enable her to become a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Brigham Young University–Hawaii is pleased to welcome Karamea Wright as a new assistant professor in the Faculty of Religious Education beginning in the Winter 2025 Semester. Wright will teach religion classes starting with Religion 225 (The Foundations of the Restoration) and Religion 275 (Teachings and Doctrines of the Book of Mormon) and bring her unique experience and cultural perspective about the gospel of Jesus Christ to the university community.
Beginning in fall 2025, BYU–Hawaii will award one-year, full-tuition scholarships to all incoming freshmen from Hawaii who graduated from seminary in 2025 and later. Students must have completed all four years of high school and seminary in the state of Hawaii.
In 2024, Brigham Young University–Hawaii continued its legacy of transformative education, building on the foundation of prophetic vision and inspired leadership. Reflecting on the wonders of God shared by Elder Michael T. Ringwood during his winter 2024 commencement speech, the students of BYU–Hawaii embraced his words of making their “future the product of [their] present.” The past year has witnessed the university community rising to meet new challenges and opportunities with faith, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.