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Elise Mitchell

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Pursuing Your Dreams and Discovering Your Passions

April 11, 2023
Zaphnath-Paaneah Villanueva, a senior double-majoring in marine biology and biology education from Quezon City, Philippines, shares his excitement and hopes for the future after graduation.
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"If Ye Have Desires to Serve God, Ye are Called to the Work," Graduating Senior Shares Personal Significance to Scripture

April 10, 2023
Jui-Hsiu Chiang, or Jerry, is a senior from Hsinchu City, Taiwan, double-majoring in accounting and business finance. After spending seven years at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, he shares countless life-changing experiences he'll always cherish and carry with him.
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Students "Create Opportunities to Celebrate Sustainability" at the Undergraduate Research Conference

April 06, 2023
Every year BYU–Hawaii hosts an Undergraduate Research Conference (URC). This year's conference theme, "I ka wā ma mua, ka wā ma hope - Through the past is future," encouraged students to draw upon traditional knowledge found within Oceanic and Asian cultures to create innovative and sustainable ideas that could change the world. Students prepared to educate and apply learned principles and practices and present their findings to peers, other scholars, and professionals.
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Princess of Tonga Visits Pacific Islands Research Room at BYU–Hawaii Library

April 05, 2023
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Halaevalu Mataʻaho Napua-o-kalani Tukuʻaho, who currently serves as the High Commissioner of Tonga to Australia, arrived at the Brigham Young University–Hawaii campus to conduct research in the Joseph F. Smith Library's Pacific Islands Research Room.
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2023 Kenneth W. Baldridge Prize Awardee Recognized at Regional Conference

April 03, 2023
Over the weekend, the 2023 Kenneth W. Baldridge Prize awarding took place at the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Regional Conference at Hawaii Pacific University.
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"Know Your Foundation" Asia-Pacific Career Conference Keynote Speaker Shares Career Insights with Attendees

March 28, 2023
This year's Asia-Pacific Career Conference (APCC) kickoff event featured Brigham Young University–Hawaii alum Sylvia Hussey, chief executive officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, as the keynote speaker.
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Seasider Spotlight: Christina Akanoa

March 23, 2023
Name: Christina Akanoa
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Communications Conference Brings Industry Leaders and Students Together

March 03, 2023
In February, business management professors Ann and Scott Springer hosted the 2023 Association for Business Communication (ABC) Western Region Conference at Brigham Young University–Hawaii.
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Big Island Tour Leaves a Big Impact on Choir Students

February 28, 2023
The Brigham Young University–Hawaii Hoʻolōkahi Chamber Choir traveled to the Big Island to share a multicultural choral music and dance program and left with unforgettable experiences and cherished memories.
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