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E ola olelo Hawaii

The Hawaiian language continues to be revitalized through state initiatives and within BYUH
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My first camera

After getting her first camera, a BYUH student turns a long-time admiration for photography into a passion for storytelling and cultural preservation of her Samoan heritage
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The healing lens

Three BYUH students share photography serves as a therapeutic outlet for self-expression, emotional processing and personal growth
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When words fail and pictures fade

BYUH student writers and photographers ponder the limitations of literature and photography saying by combining them, they can tell compelling stories
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An authentic experience with film photography

Perfect imperfection, unique lighting and the suspense of waiting to see what gets developed, are why photographers say they use film
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Putting things into perspective

Framing an image and a narrative calls for a specific choice of perspective, say student photographers and writer
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The art of finding balance

Graduation speaker, Rosalind Pedron says her success is rooted in the balance she found between academics, faith, family, community and motherhood

DMBA switches to cover contraception

On Feb. 1, Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators' policy changed to cover contraceptives when it previously did not. DMBA is the insurance company that covers all employees of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and students at Church Education System schools, including BYU–Hawaii.

BYUH student chooses to leave delinquent life behind in hopes of breaking his family’s dysfunctional cycle

After being on his own since he was a senior in high school, getting involved with gangs and going to jail, Quincy Tahiata said he was able to turn his life around. He served a mission and came to BYU–Hawaii in an effort to build a new life and end the cycle of dysfunction in his family.

Loving students and teaching at BYUH

University recognizes Dr. Victor Kaufusi at the 2023 annual employee appreciation dinner

40 years serving as a campus librarian

Marynelle Chew says digitizing library resources is of one things she hopes people remember about her

Play transports keiki to the past

Children from around the island came to BYU–Hawaii to learn stories of the past through the interactive play titled “Ola Ko’olauloa,” followed by an interactive children’s discovery exhibit

Building networks at the TESOL annual conference

Students and faculty members from five universities on Oahu came to BYU—Hawaii to present for the Hawai’i TESOL 2023 Annual Conference on Feb. 18. This conference was the first time being held in-person after the COVID-19 pandemic. The theme of this annual event was “Universal Design for Language Learners.” Representatives from universities such as Kapi’olani Community College, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and Hawai’i Pacific University presented the teaching innovations they have been researching.

Black History Month

Diversifying literature, media and friend groups, celebrates Black culture, says BYUH student

BYUH recognizes Dr. Ka'ili's scholarship

Anthropology professor receives 2023 faculty award for his work on time and space relationships in Oceania

Learning from Rahila Haidary's escape

Find out about refugees, says activist, and then use your unique talents and abilities to help them