John Andrew Quizana
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Giving Makes Space for Heaven’s Blessings
Fall 2025 valedictorian Manuarii Tefan reflects on mentorship, initiative and the power of gratitude that shaped his BYU–Hawaii journey
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Giving Makes Space for Heaven’s Blessings
Fall 2025 valedictorian Manuarii Tefan reflects on mentorship, initiative and the power of gratitude that shaped his BYU–Hawaii journey
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Outside is where the healing begins
Stepping outside, even for a few minutes, can
reset the mind, lift the spirit and restore balance
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Echoes of emotion
Explore how music reveals the power to heal, tell stories and connect
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Carrying the light: A Hawaiian voyager’s sacred duty
Through his voyage on Iosepa, Kala Haverly says he reconnected with ancestral heritage, embraced spiritual stewardship and navigated life’s challenges with aloha and faith
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Rooted, refined, ready: Alden Kiel Joves
BYUH student Alden Kiel Joves shares how he turned personal struggles into motivation for his future
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Silent battles, bold healing
In a campus that celebrates achievement, three students reveal the unseen challenges behind their successes and the strength it took to overcome
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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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Beyond classroom: Extracurricular activities shape student success
BYU–Hawaii graduates say their leadership, personal growth and global opportunities has been shaped
by extracurricular activities
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