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Leiani Brown

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John and Monica Kauwe share experiences that prepared them to lead BYU–Hawaii

By Leiani Brown
September 22, 2020
When John S.K. Kauwe III realized he was being offered the position of president at BYU–Hawaii, he and his wife, Monica Kauwe, said their first thought was, “What? Us?”
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Samoan students and community members discuss the laughter and positivity of their home country

By Serena Dugar Ioane
September 02, 2020
Nicknamed "the happy people," Samoans at BYU–Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center shared how their culture, religion and family played into their joyful lifestyle.
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Alumnus of 50 years passes away, Ropeti Lesa leaving behind a legacy of fulfilling the school’s prophetic mission

By Leiani Brown
August 20, 2020
One of the six original TESOL graduates at what was then called the Church College of Hawaii, alumnus Lesā Lefa’asisina Ropeti Fa’afetai, otherwise known as Ropeti Lesā, passed away on March 4. In what his colleagues and friends said was his quiet, humble way, Lesā left behind a legacy that epitomizes the vision on which BYU–Hawaii was built.
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Alumnus Josh Wallace shares joy in family, music and Seasider life

By Leiani Brown
August 11, 2020
For Josh Wallace, there are three things he considers central to his identity: Being adopted, a musician and a BYU–Hawaii alumnus. Wallace shared how being a “Seasider through and through” has influenced his experiences following graduation, including performing around the world and reconnecting with his birth parents.
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The Tanners express gratitude and say goodbye to students and BYUH ohana

By Leiani Brown
August 11, 2020
For former BYU–Hawaii President John Tanner, and his wife, Susan Tanner, the end of the Spring 2020 Semester closes five years of steering the university towards Zion. The Tanners shared their love and gratitude for meaningful interactions with faculty and students, trips to Laie Point and connections to their ancestors and the Pacific.
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BYUH ohana bids farewell to Tanners and welcomes 11th university president

By Leiani Brown
August 04, 2020
Five years after he was first announced president of BYU–Hawaii, John S. Tanner gave his words of farewell and welcomed his successor, John “Keoni” Kauwe, in a special devotional broadcast from Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 12.
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Students from around the world share what makes the Church unique in their home countries

By Leiani Brown
July 31, 2020
Korea
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Professor teams with nephew to teach Samoan language to local children

By Leiani Brown
July 31, 2020
It’s Saturday afternoon. Ceiling fans gently spin above about 100 children seated cross-legged on the La’ie Elementary Cafeteria floor. All heads face a single figure sitting just above them on the faded green steps, smiling as she softly prompts them to repeat after her.
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Students and leaders share their experiences with overcoming personal doubts at a Church university

By Leiani Brown
July 31, 2020
Doubt that I am good enough. Doubt that I will ever find a healthy, lasting relationship. Doubt that what I was taught really is true. For many 20-somethings, college is a vulnerable era, brimming with similar versions of these doubts and many more.
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