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Algernon Martis, a senior from Curaçao majoring in business management, said his path to BYU–Hawaii began with a dream to play baseball in the United States, but it ultimately became a story of divine redirection, personal transformation, and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Highlighting Past, Present and Future Projects From the BYUH Service Center
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Beginning a new semester can feel both exciting and overwhelming for new students. Fortunately, BYU–Hawaii offers a range of support services to help students thrive academically, emotionally, physically, and socially. Here are five essential resources, along with tips on how to use them effectively.
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Liza Marie Querimit, a senior from the Philippines majoring in business management with an emphasis in economics and finance, says that it took a pandemic, a mission, and a leap of faith to bring her from the busy streets of her country to the quiet, temple-adjacent campus of BYU–Hawaii, where she now places her goals, values, and testimony first.
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For many international students, the dream of earning a degree in the United States seems out of reach due to financial constraints. At BYU–Hawaii, IWORK, a work-study program makes that dream a reality for thousands of students from across the Pacific and Asia each year. By combining part-time work with tuition assistance, the scholarship not only funds their education but also teaches self-reliance, time management, and the value of service.
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Isaac Akinaka, a junior from Hawaii majoring in computer science, was led to BYU–Hawaii through prayer, prompting, and a leap of faith, finding himself exactly where the Lord needed him to be.
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A group of eight students from the Philippines, once connected only through weekly Zoom meetings and spiritual discussions during BYU-Pathway Worldwide's foundational experience, PathwayConnect, are now walking the campus of BYU–Hawaii together, living proof of how the Lord prepares a way for education and discipleship.
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Brigham Young University–Hawaii is in the midst of major construction projects this summer. Several housing and academic buildings are nearing completion, while others begin a new phase of development. The projects—ranging from modern apartment-style dormitories to a comprehensive overhaul of the educational hub—are part of a long-term vision to support students’ growth through enhanced learning and living spaces.
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BYU–Hawaii’s Banyan Dining Hall received top national honors at the 2025 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards, hosted by the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS). The university earned gold in the Residential Special Event of the Year category for its “Pista Sa Nayon” celebration, a Filipino town fiesta-themed dining event. It went on to beat winners from larger institutions throughout the United States to take home the grand prize award.
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