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.

In 2023, Brigham Young University–Hawaii stood at the forefront of transformative change, echoing the visionary aspirations set forth by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland during his address at the inaugural ceremony for President John S.K. Kauwe III in October of 2021. Then, he asserted, "What we have done in the past has led us marvelously to this day, but in no way is it sufficient for the trajectory the Church and the university are on now...The great work of BYU–Hawaii is still ahead of us...[And the] great purposes of BYU–Hawaii will demand the very best of us."

Devotional Talk by Khumbulani Mdletshe | April 2, 2024

"Today I would like to invite you to think about your experiences. I invite you to ask yourself, why has God given them to you? Think further about the experiences you are having on this campus. To what extent are these experiences preparing you for what lies ahead?"