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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

900 new students slated for Fall 2015

Close to 900 new students will come to BYU–Hawaii this Fall Semester, as new freshman, transfer students, and returning students. Around 30 percent of new freshman students who apply get accepted, coming from regions such as Asia, Pacific Islands, Hawaii, and the U.S. mainland, according to James Faustino, the director of Admissions and Financial Aid.

Fierce and disciplined

BYUH student shares his passion for jiu-jitsu and teaching it to others

Picture–perfect pair

BYUH alumni couple featured in the Gospel Art Book say the photo of them in front of the Laie Temple continues to bless their lives

Celebrating Food Fest 2022

BYUH ohana and local community members gather to taste the cuisine prepared by 38 diverse student clubs

A volcanic crater blooming with plants

The Koko Crater is an ideal place for a botanical garden, according to honolulu.gov

Artist of Gray Mountain - representing Native Americans through art

Alumna Lynne Hardy strives to create works of art that represent and celebrate her culture through her Navajo-inspired business, Ajoobaa’sani

Sisters navigate college challenges

Two sisters from Connecticut who are BYUH December 2023 graduates share insights into what they called a transformative college journey

Defending constitutional principles

BYU in Provo Law Professor Justin Collings inspires future leaders to defend constitutional principles

Title IX officials welcome new deputy coordinator and share new changes

The Title IX Office hired a new deputy coordinator and is hoping to educate students about what happens when they report sexual misconduct through new videos, rebranding, and an emphasis on training BYU–Hawaii staff. A senior missionary and two Title IX employees shared what they wish students knew about their office, including the difference between Title IX and Honor Code, as well as how much the people at Title IX care about the students who come to them.