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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

Iosepa to the rescue

Iosepa crew rescues a capsized boat near Kahana Bay

Teaching peace in New Zealand

Student in the IPB 400 class, led by professor Michael Ligaliga, went on a trip to New Zealand to show high school students personal mediation can transform their lives and relationships

Being one

The growth of the Church in BYUH's target areas of Oceania and Asia

Israel: Same name, two meanings

Explaining the difference between the nation-state of Israel and the gathering of Israel

Laie: The gathering place

The Church in Laie from 1850-2024

Peace: A prophecy in progress

Generations of peacebuilders have made the David O. McKay Center for Intercultural Understanding what it is today and are its hope for the future, says faculty members

Beyond names and dates

A history professor says his passion for the past led him to use historical research methods to enrich his family history

Starting to live

An alumnus shares his journey and encourages students to not wait but act right now on their own ideas

Balancing career, church and family

Six Washington state alumni share secrets to success: Build personal connections, learn from mistakes and seek out mentors