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Aubrey Merrill

Public Affairs Manager
Marketing and Communications
Email: Aubrey.Merrill@byuh.edu
(808) 675-3457

Biography

Aubrey Merrill is a BYU–Hawaii alumna now working as the Public Affairs Manager. In this role, she oversees the university’s digital voice and institutional storytelling through social media and the BYUH Newsroom. With a professional background rooted in the Church Educational System and a BFA in Painting & Illustration, she brings a unique blend of strategic discipline and visual expertise to the Marketing and Communications team.

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Campus Community

BYU–Hawaii Students and Staff Support Community After Flash Flooding in Laie

By Eli Samuel Holmes
March 27, 2026
Recent flash flooding on Oahu’s North Shore brought heavy rainfall and significant impacts to many communities. As rising water levels overwhelmed drainage systems and infrastructure, students and faculty from Brigham Young University–Hawaii stepped forward to serve.
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Announcements

President's Council Announces 2026 Ho'omaika'i Awards

Aubrey Merrill
By Aubrey Merrill
February 13, 2026
Brigham Young University–Hawaii is pleased to announce this year's recipients of the Faculty Awards for Teaching, Scholarship, Citizenship, and Adjunct, the Sione Feinga Award, the V. Napua Baker Award, and President's Appreciation Awards. These awards acknowledge exceptional employees who have demonstrated a strong commitment and dedication to their roles within the university.
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Announcements

BYU–Hawaii Appoints Spencer Ingley and Amanda Wallace as Co-directors of the Edward D. Smith Center for Learning & Teaching

Aubrey Merrill
By Aubrey Merrill
January 23, 2026
Academic Vice President Isaiah Walker announced the appointment of Dr. Spencer Ingley and Dr. Amanda Wallace as co-directors of the Edward D. Smith Center for Learning & Teaching (CLT) at Brigham Young University–Hawaii. Ingley began serving in the role on September 1, 2025, and Wallace began her appointment on January 1, 2026.
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Seasider Stories

Acting President R. Kelly Haws and Sister Connie Haws: A Life of Faith, Learning, and Service

Aubrey Merrill
By Aubrey Merrill
January 22, 2026
When R. Kelly Haws and his wife, Connie Haws, acting president and first lady, arrived at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, they brought with them a shared love for education, a deep testimony of Jesus Christ, and decades of experience serving students across the world.
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Campus Community

Celebrating the Leadership of Laura Tevaga

Aubrey Merrill
By Aubrey Merrill
December 05, 2025
Brigham Young University–Hawaii honors Laura Tevaga for her many years of dedicated service, visionary leadership, and heartfelt stewardship as she concludes her role as advancement vice president. Her tenure has left an unmistakable mark on the university—strengthening its mission, elevating its voice, and building meaningful connections across campus and throughout the world.
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Announcements

Equipping Students to Build the Future—Literally

Aubrey Merrill
By Aubrey Merrill
June 12, 2025
BYU–Hawaii Launches Construction and Facilities Management Major, Opening Doors for Students to Build, Lead, and Serve Worldwide
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Announcements

President's Council Announces 2025 Ho'omaika'i Awards

Aubrey Merrill
By Aubrey Merrill
February 14, 2025
Brigham Young University–Hawaii is pleased to announce this year's recipients of the Faculty Awards for Teaching, Scholarship, Citizenship, and Adjunct, the Sione Feinga Award, the V. Napua Baker Award, and President's Appreciation Awards. These awards acknowledge exceptional employees who have demonstrated a strong commitment and dedication to their roles within the university.
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Seasider Stories

Fall 2024 Graduate Features

Aubrey Merrill
By Aubrey Merrill
December 12, 2024
Graduates from various faculties share their experiences, insights, and accomplishments from their time as students at BYU–Hawaii.
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Construction Updates

Renovations Coming to the Joseph F. Smith Library

Aubrey Merrill
By Aubrey Merrill
June 20, 2024
BYU–Hawaii is updating the campus to further support students in their academic journey. One major building that will undergo renovations in the near future is the Joseph F. Smith Library. The library stands at the center of every student’s life on campus. Because of its significance, BYU–Hawaii has taken various measures to ensure the library’s transition period during renovations is as seamless as possible.
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