Students learn how remembrance and cultural understanding can build a more peaceful future.

English and psychology senior Yvenna Laine Pomarejo says that storytelling is more than a way to imagine a better world; it is a way to help understand the world we live in. Inspired by her Filipino culture and desire to raise mental health awareness, Pomarejo turned to writing a young adult novel.

From growing and harvesting food to preserving traditional Hawaiian practices, BYU–Hawaii’s Lanihuli Garden, operated by the Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability, gives students hands-on opportunities to care for the land while developing leadership skills.