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BYU–Hawaii Commencement by President John S.K. Kauwe III | April 18, 2025
"The Lord will bless you when you use the gifts and talents you've been given in accordance with His will. "
"The Lord will bless you when you use the gifts and talents you've been given in accordance with His will. "
BYU–Hawaii Commencement by President Susan H. Porter | April18, 2025
"Our journey through life is not meant to be simply a compilation of what we accomplish or what we have experienced. Our journey in life is most importantly about change, or, as a friend has called it, the evolution of our soul."
"Our journey through life is not meant to be simply a compilation of what we accomplish or what we have experienced. Our journey in life is most importantly about change, or, as a friend has called it, the evolution of our soul."
BYU–Hawaii Commencement by R. Kelly Haws | April 18, 2025
"You are graduating from a university where you have learned to allow yourselves to be led by the Savior's prophet and apostles. If you and I will intentionally, consciously, and unalterably decide to continue that followership, they will lead us and prepare us for the Savior's second coming."
"You are graduating from a university where you have learned to allow yourselves to be led by the Savior's prophet and apostles. If you and I will intentionally, consciously, and unalterably decide to continue that followership, they will lead us and prepare us for the Savior's second coming."
BYU–Hawaii Commencement by Rosalind Malolo Pedron | April 18, 2025
"These quiet and gentle pulls at our hearts are God’s way of helping us to be present. Following these promptings have taught me that overcoming the fear of the future begins with being present. Be present with those around you, and more importantly to be present with God. As we follow these promptings that teach us to be present, naturally God unfolds for us the most abundant future we could ever dream of."
"These quiet and gentle pulls at our hearts are God’s way of helping us to be present. Following these promptings have taught me that overcoming the fear of the future begins with being present. Be present with those around you, and more importantly to be present with God. As we follow these promptings that teach us to be present, naturally God unfolds for us the most abundant future we could ever dream of."
John S.K. Kauwe III
Purpose, Consecration, and Excellence
December 13, 2024
Purpose, Consecration, and Excellence
December 13, 2024
Commencement Address by Shareef Basan| April 19, 2024
"I invite you to continue dreaming. The world needs dreamers. It needs those who dare to imagine a better future, who are not afraid to challenge the impossible. Because every solution, every innovation, every positive change started with a dream."
"I invite you to continue dreaming. The world needs dreamers. It needs those who dare to imagine a better future, who are not afraid to challenge the impossible. Because every solution, every innovation, every positive change started with a dream."
Commencement Address by Elder Michael T. Ringwood| April 19, 2024
"You are on the brink of a major transition, a step you’ve been hoping for and working toward for years now. ... Like the children of Israel, the Lord is about to do something wonderful with you."
"You are on the brink of a major transition, a step you’ve been hoping for and working toward for years now. ... Like the children of Israel, the Lord is about to do something wonderful with you."
Commencement Address by R. Kelly Haws | April 19, 2024
"You are graduating from a university with the distinct advantage of being directly led by those we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators. I testify that intentionally and undauntingly choosing to follow the Savior ... will endow you and me with answers, confidence, healing, and crystal-clear direction."
"You are graduating from a university with the distinct advantage of being directly led by those we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators. I testify that intentionally and undauntingly choosing to follow the Savior ... will endow you and me with answers, confidence, healing, and crystal-clear direction."
Commencement Address by John S.K. Kauwe III| April 19, 2024
"As you embrace this new chapter of your lives, remember to be grateful, be peacemakers, and trust in the Lord. The future holds endless possibilities for each of you."
"As you embrace this new chapter of your lives, remember to be grateful, be peacemakers, and trust in the Lord. The future holds endless possibilities for each of you."
Commencement Address by Crystal Tania| December 8, 2023
"Heavenly Father will never abandon us and that He has a unique plan for each of us. It is good to craft our 5-year plans, but ultimately our timeline is in His hands."
"Heavenly Father will never abandon us and that He has a unique plan for each of us. It is good to craft our 5-year plans, but ultimately our timeline is in His hands."
Commencement Address by Elder Patrick Kearon| December 8, 2023
"Jesus Christ, our beloved Saviour, is the transcendent source of light in our lives."
"Jesus Christ, our beloved Saviour, is the transcendent source of light in our lives."
Commencement Address by R. Kelly Haws| December 8, 2023
"This university and what you have experienced here is directly led by those we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators. Please remember, prophetic leadership invites—and even compels—you and me to do things differently as we commence and go forward after today."
"This university and what you have experienced here is directly led by those we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators. Please remember, prophetic leadership invites—and even compels—you and me to do things differently as we commence and go forward after today."
Commencement Address by President John S.K. Kauwe| December 8, 2023
"Beyond technical training in writing, mathematics, or other topics, you have been immersed in one of the most diverse and unified communities on this earth. This experience has prepared you to bring peace, harmony, and unity to your families, communities, and the world through living the teachings of Jesus Christ."
"Beyond technical training in writing, mathematics, or other topics, you have been immersed in one of the most diverse and unified communities on this earth. This experience has prepared you to bring peace, harmony, and unity to your families, communities, and the world through living the teachings of Jesus Christ."
Commencement talk by Valeri V. Cordón| April 14, 2023
"BYU–Hawaii graduates, you have a wonderful life ahead. Never forget your roots, be thankful, be engaged. Build the ship of your life after the manner of God and you will have peace, joy, and happiness in your life. Jesus Christ is our example; He is the light of this world."
"BYU–Hawaii graduates, you have a wonderful life ahead. Never forget your roots, be thankful, be engaged. Build the ship of your life after the manner of God and you will have peace, joy, and happiness in your life. Jesus Christ is our example; He is the light of this world."
Commencement talk by John S.K. Kauwe | April 14, 2023
"We have been through so much together. I will miss you; we will miss you. Congratulations!"
"We have been through so much together. I will miss you; we will miss you. Congratulations!"
Commencement talk by R. Kelly Haws | April 14, 2023
"We know with perfect assurance that BYU–Hawaii’s success and your blessing is directly tied to our aligning with them, because—and this is really important—because by aligning with them, we are aligning with Him."
"We know with perfect assurance that BYU–Hawaii’s success and your blessing is directly tied to our aligning with them, because—and this is really important—because by aligning with them, we are aligning with Him."
Commencement Address by John Kenneth Lidang| April 14, 2023
"Let us never forget where it all began and where we come from. As we move from this chapter of our lives, let us remember how generous the Lord has been to us for giving us our families, education, teachers, and mentors, to whose shoulders we stand on."
"Let us never forget where it all began and where we come from. As we move from this chapter of our lives, let us remember how generous the Lord has been to us for giving us our families, education, teachers, and mentors, to whose shoulders we stand on."
Devotional by Cindy Shee | December 09, 2022
"As an international student studying abroad for the first time, I had difficulties understanding lectures, starting conversations, and participating in class. However, I know why I am here. I am here for a higher education and to become closer to God."
"As an international student studying abroad for the first time, I had difficulties understanding lectures, starting conversations, and participating in class. However, I know why I am here. I am here for a higher education and to become closer to God."
Devotional by Quentin L. Cook | December 09, 2022
"We live in a moment of particularly strong divisions. However, the millions who have accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ have committed themselves to achieving both righteousness and unity."
"We live in a moment of particularly strong divisions. However, the millions who have accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ have committed themselves to achieving both righteousness and unity."
Devotional by Clark G. Gilbert | December 09, 2022
"At times like this it is also important to reflect on how you will use your education to bless others going forward."
"At times like this it is also important to reflect on how you will use your education to bless others going forward."
Commencement address by John S.K. Kauwe III | December 9, 2022
"The Lord expects us to seek excellence and maximize our talents and abilities. He also expects us to have sufficient humility and faith to respond when He gives us direction."
"The Lord expects us to seek excellence and maximize our talents and abilities. He also expects us to have sufficient humility and faith to respond when He gives us direction."
Commencement talk by Vaughn Curioso | June 25, 2022
"Anything is possible when we give acting in faith a chance! We have what it takes to succeed because we are His children and when we “anxiously engage ourselves in a good cause” we are given the power to overcome life’s challenges."
"Anything is possible when we give acting in faith a chance! We have what it takes to succeed because we are His children and when we “anxiously engage ourselves in a good cause” we are given the power to overcome life’s challenges."
Commencement talk by Elder Brook P. Hales | June 25, 2022
"When we experience our own difficulties—large or small—an important thing for us to remember is that we are far more likely to work through the difficulties we face if our lives, hearts, and faith are centered on Jesus Christ. Life will be more peaceful for us if we accept our circumstances as they are and then we go to work to address those that we want to change."
"When we experience our own difficulties—large or small—an important thing for us to remember is that we are far more likely to work through the difficulties we face if our lives, hearts, and faith are centered on Jesus Christ. Life will be more peaceful for us if we accept our circumstances as they are and then we go to work to address those that we want to change."
Commencement talk by R. Kelly Haws | June 25, 2022
"When you and I realize that we are literally children of God, children of the covenant, and disciples of Jesus Christ, our love for Heavenly Father and the Savior will grow almost beyond comprehension, we will find it easier to love ourselves and allow ourselves to flourish, and only then can we truly love others as we’ve been commanded to do."
"When you and I realize that we are literally children of God, children of the covenant, and disciples of Jesus Christ, our love for Heavenly Father and the Savior will grow almost beyond comprehension, we will find it easier to love ourselves and allow ourselves to flourish, and only then can we truly love others as we’ve been commanded to do."
Commencement address by President John S.K. Kauwe III | June 25, 2022
"Each of God’s children needs to know the joy and salvation that is brought through the gospel. Here at BYU–Hawaii, you experienced the special power of the gospel in uniting all people. As you go forth to serve, please continue to use that power to gather Israel and build the Kingdom of God."
"Each of God’s children needs to know the joy and salvation that is brought through the gospel. Here at BYU–Hawaii, you experienced the special power of the gospel in uniting all people. As you go forth to serve, please continue to use that power to gather Israel and build the Kingdom of God."
Commencement talk by Natasya Haridas | April 16, 2022
"I hope that all of us remember that as we move forward because sometimes even I forget we are born to fly and our Heavenly parents are like the wind beneath our wings, they lift us and carry us further than we can imagine. We just need to spread our wings and trust that as we fall, the wind will carry us."
"I hope that all of us remember that as we move forward because sometimes even I forget we are born to fly and our Heavenly parents are like the wind beneath our wings, they lift us and carry us further than we can imagine. We just need to spread our wings and trust that as we fall, the wind will carry us."
Commencement talk by President John S.K. Kauwe III | April 16, 2022
"Your years at BYU–Hawaii have been a wonderful opportunity to learn about covenants, make covenants, keep covenants, and experience the blessings of being one of the Lord’s covenant people. On this path, you will receive the blessing of help and guidance from the Holy Ghost. You will have access to priesthood blessings which can provide healing, comfort, or counsel. Through your diligence, you will be able to return to live with a loving Father in Heaven."
"Your years at BYU–Hawaii have been a wonderful opportunity to learn about covenants, make covenants, keep covenants, and experience the blessings of being one of the Lord’s covenant people. On this path, you will receive the blessing of help and guidance from the Holy Ghost. You will have access to priesthood blessings which can provide healing, comfort, or counsel. Through your diligence, you will be able to return to live with a loving Father in Heaven."