BYUH students share their experiences and their final projects from the first lithography class taught at BYUH

One year after the mosque shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 15, 2019, BYUH students and alumni shared their experiences in the aftermath of the shooting. Each individual talked about the impact and healing that took place in New Zealand over the last year. They said while people aren't talking about it as much as they were right after it happened, the tragedy will be remembered along with the unity they saw and felt as people united together to recover from it.

BYU-Hawaii graduate Eritai Kateibwi was titled as one of the first Young Champions of the Earth by the United Nations in December 2017 for introducing a hydroponics system to Kiribati that provides fresh food, nutrients, and self-reliance to his home country.

Political Science Professor Christina Akanoa shared her desire to empower students and her love for humanity while balancing her career and home life. Along with being the Human Rights Club advisor and founder, Akanoa is also the Political Science internship advisor, United Nations professor and advisor here on campus.

Students represent their home countries while padding canoes across Kahana Bay

President John S. Tanner, along with his wife, Susan Tanner, brought to light the international nature of Christmas at BYU–Hawaii by showcasing part of Sister Tanner’s extensive Nativity collection at the Christ in Christmas devotional and lighting ceremony on Nov. 25. They also reminded students to make Christ the center of their Christmas celebrations.

Professors Joseph Plicka and Ned Williams of the English Department accompanied six students to Orem, Utah for the National Undergraduate Literature Conference. The conference was held at the Weber State University and has been held there for 30 years, and it is normally held on General Conference weekend, said Plicka.

BYU-Hawaii’s Taiwanese female students revel in the political victory of Democratic Progressive Party’s President Tsai Ing-wen, a feminist milestone for the East Asia region. President Tsai, 59, has no children, two cats, and a lot of determination.

The BYU-Hawaii Enactus Presentation Team placed in the top 8 at the Enactus National Exposition in Kansas City, Missouri on May 21-23, 2017, losing the top spot to John Brown University.