Faculty of Education & Social Work
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Building Faith and Making an Impact
“I had a feeling that this is where I belonged.”
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Noticing the Hand of God
KaU'ialohaokalewalani “KaU’i” Naluai never planned to attend BYU–Hawaii. In fact, she once resisted the idea, but through personal prayer, trials, and a growing conviction that God was guiding her path, the Laie native found that she is exactly where she needed to be. Now a junior majoring in English education, KaU’i says her journey to BYU–Hawaii has shaped not only her career goals, but her faith and identity as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
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Winter 2026 Graduates Share Insights
Featuring some outstanding seasiders and their experiences at BYU–Hawaii.
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Learning and Growing for Her People
On a small island in Kiribati, Tabeta Boraia Tangata first began to imagine a future that was different–not just for herself, but for the children who would come after her.
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Being a Good Friend and Turning Struggles to Support
Although Stone once believed those facing mental health challenges could not be helped, her training showed her that hope remains, even in difficult times.
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Supporting International Students Through Peer Education at BYU–Hawaii
Brigham Young University–Hawaii supports international students’ academic success through its English as an International Language Program (EIL), which works in coordination with the university’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program (TESOL). While the two are closely connected, they serve distinct purposes within language education and student support.
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BYU–Hawaii Appoints Spencer Ingley and Amanda Wallace as Co-directors of the Edward D. Smith Center for Learning & Teaching
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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Fall 2025 Graduate Features
As BYU–Hawaii concludes another remarkable semester, the university celebrates the accomplishments of its newest graduating class—students who have learned, served, and grown in this unique ʻāina at the crossroads of the Pacific.
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BYU–Hawaii Students Strengthen Global Ties at 32nd Annual International Law and Religion Symposium
A group of BYU–Hawaii students recently joined world leaders, scholars, and faith representatives at the 32nd Annual International Law and Religion Symposium to discuss how faith, law, and human dignity intersect globally.
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Making the Unseen Feel Seen: A BYU–Hawaii Student’s Internship of Service
Leonilyn Llona, a senior from the Philippines majoring in social work, found her internship in Taiwan was more than just a graduation requirement.
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Turning an Internship into a Lifelong Mission to Serve Children
Aliah Flores, a senior from the Philippines double-majoring in TESOL and psychology, began planning her internship earlier this year. She knew she wanted more than classroom credit. She wanted an experience that would prepare her for life after graduation, immerse her in another culture, and test the skills she had learned at BYU–Hawaii.
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