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Juan Carlos De los Reyes

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Construction Progress Continues Across BYU‍–‍Hawaii Campus

July 24, 2025
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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Banyan Dining Hall Wins National Grand Prize for Filipino Cultural Event

July 17, 2025
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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BYU–Hawaii Store Relocates to PCC with Fresh Merchandise Designed by Students

July 03, 2025
The BYU–Hawaii Store has officially moved its merchandise section to a new location: the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Hukilau Marketplace. The soft opening of the new store took place on June 30, 2025. Nestled beside Nona’s Tropical Threads, the relocated store is now poised to serve both students and tourists alike.
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Five Years Following Prophetic Direction: President John S.K. Kauwe III and the Charge to BYU–Hawaii

July 01, 2025
July 1, 2025, marks five years of President John S.K. Kauwe III’s leadership at BYU–Hawaii. These first few years can be defined by bold alignment with the university’s divine mission, providing expanded access for students across the Pacific and Asia, and an elevated commitment to excellence and accountability.
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Cultivating the Future: BYU–Hawaii Plants Seeds for a Safer, Greener Campus

June 30, 2025
Brigham Young University–Hawaii is undergoing a significant landscaping and construction transformation as part of a university-wide effort to renew campus facilities and foster environmental stewardship. These landscaping efforts are designed to enhance sustainability, safety, and student well-being.
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2025 Asia Sourcing & Entrepreneurship Experience Expands Global Vision and Opportunities for BYU–Hawaii Students

June 24, 2025
Eleven students from Brigham Young University–Hawaii returned to Laie forever changed after the second annual Asia Sourcing & Entrepreneurship Experience (ASEE). Held from April 18–30, 2025, this immersive trip took students and faculty to Vietnam, the Philippines, and South Korea as they explored steel mills, organic pharmaceutical farms, international supply chains, sourcing operations, and real-world leadership.
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Divinely Directed, An Instrument for Good

June 23, 2025
Eloida Kitwongpak (née Lulab), a senior from the Philippines majoring in Health and Human Science, believes her path to BYU–Hawaii was not just unexpected—it was divinely directed, as it taught her to follow God's plan even when it leads far from home.
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Seasider Spotlight: Erica Glenn

June 16, 2025
Dr. Erica Kyree Glenn, the Director of Choral Activities and assistant professor of music in the Faculty of Culture, Language & Performing Arts, shares about her life, pursuits, and interests.
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Strength of Spirit, Strength of Body

June 09, 2025
Louis Leroy, a senior from the Mauritius Islands majoring in Health and Human Sciences, said his journey to BYU–Hawaii is one he never imagined, but one guided by faith, prayer, and a testimony in the Savior Jesus Christ.
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