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Students across Brigham Young University–Hawaiʻi gathered on Thursday, April 3, for the 2025 Undergraduate Research Conference (URC), an annual campus-wide event that spotlights student scholarship in research, writing, music, creative projects, and academic poster presentations. This year’s theme, “Perseverance is Power,” was inspired by Japanese Shingon Buddhist leader Yakou Sumioka’s writing on diligence, strength, and lifelong devotion to righteous aspirations.
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Aspiring student entrepreneurs took center stage at the 2025 Ed & Shauna Smith Empower Your Dreams (EYD) Competition, held April 2–4 at Brigham Young University–Hawaii. Designed to help students develop real-world solutions to real-world problems, EYD gave participants the tools, mentorship, and experience to turn their ideas into action—and possibly into thriving businesses.
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On April 1–2, 2025, BYU–Hawaii transformed into a hub of career exploration and international connection during the annual Asia Pacific Career Conference (APCC). Designed to prepare students for professional success in Oceania, the Asian Rim, and beyond, APCC gave students opportunities to network, learn, and present themselves to employers and graduate schools from across the globe—all right on campus.
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The BYU–Hawaii Theatre Program's winter 2025 musical production, Aida, brought a powerful story of love and cultural conflict to the stage from March 19 to 22. Directed by Dr. Michael Morris, assistant professor in the Faculty of Culture, Language & Performing Arts and head of the Theatre Program, the musical captivated audiences with its compelling narrative and diverse musical score.
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Shannon Lingthiem (née Mitchell), a senior from New Zealand majoring in social work, shares about her journey in pursuit of education despite numerous setbacks, which created her desire to share the Savior’s love through social work.
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BYU–Hawaii students have achieved a remarkable victory in the 2025 Local Finals of the CFA Institute Research Challenge, hosted by the CFA Society San Diego. The competition, which took place on February 27 in San Diego, California, saw the BYU–Hawaii team outperform prestigious schools, including the University of San Diego, the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, the University of CA - San Diego - RADY School of Management, San Diego State University, and California State University San Marcos.
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Culture Night 2025 brought the spirit of unity and diversity to life once again at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, as students and community members gathered to celebrate the rich cultural backgrounds of the university’s student body. The two-night spectacle, held in the Cannon Activities Center (CAC), was a vibrant showcase of traditional and modern performances from 25 culture clubs, each representing the unique heritage of their respective nations.
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Terry Moea'i, the senior manager of Student Leadership & Service, shares about his life, pursuits, and interests. Read the full article to learn more.
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The highly anticipated Culture Night 2025 is bringing together students from all over the world to share and celebrate their unique cultural heritage. This year’s event will take place over two nights: Wednesday, March 5, from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and Friday, March 7, from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Among the many performances, one group is making its debut—the Myanmar Club—while returning favorites like the Cambodia and Samoa, clubs promise to impress with new and exciting performances, each under 15 minutes.
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