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BYU–Hawaii Students Represent Kiribati with Dignity and Hope at the United Nations General Assembly

October 07, 2025
A group of Brigham Young University–Hawaii hospitality and tourism management (HTM) students recently took the world stage, presenting at a high-level side event of the United Nations General Assembly during its 80th anniversary session in New York City.
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How a Resume, a Business Card, and Hard Work Opened Doors at Coca-Cola

October 02, 2025
When Buyan-Ochir (Buyka) Khandsuren first walked into the Asia-Pacific Career Conference (APCC) at BYU–Hawaii, he never imagined it would lead to an internship with Coca-Cola in Mongolia.
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BYU–Hawaii Students Reshape the Future of Kiribati’s Tourism Industry

September 22, 2025
The dedicated efforts of BYU–Hawaii students are protecting natural resources, empowering local communities, influencing national policy, and inviting visitors to be co-authors in Kiribati’s living history.
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Making the Unseen Feel Seen: A BYU–Hawaii Student’s Internship of Service

September 18, 2025
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

September 15, 2025
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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Students Lead the Way in Service at BYU–Hawaii

September 08, 2025
Highlighting Past, Present and Future Projects From the BYUH Service Center
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From Fiji to Laie: Life as a Seasider

August 28, 2025
From the sun-soaked shores of Fiji to the lush campus of BYU–Hawaii, Koliaci Bete, a BYU-Hawaii alumni, embraced every opportunity the university offered.
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