Iosepa was birthed in the same spirit—as a vessel of faith, a missionary and a reminder that our ancestors moved forward with purpose, guided by their belief in God.

More than heritage or curiosity, three BYU–Hawaii students share their unexpected moments and inner promptings led them to ...

BYUH students reflect on how physical readiness, mental strength and spiritual grounding prepared them to become voyagers ...

Through his voyage on Iosepa, Kala Haverly says he reconnected with ancestral heritage, embraced spiritual stewardship and ...

Aboard Iosepa, three BYUH students overcome fear, doubts and relentless waves through faith, preparation and unity ...

While rooted in the shared tradition and purpose of Polynesian voyaging, crew members say Iosepa’s gospel-driven mission and ...

Ke Alaka'i is an award-winning student media group that publishes a website, social media, weekly podcasts and up to eight printed magazines a year at BYU–Hawaii.

An alumnus, community member and student say they connected with nature, celebrated the Hawaiian culture and found family during Iosepa’s 2025 voyage ...

Cutting her hair was not just a matter of style, it was a moment of emotional release, identity reclamation and empowered self expression, said Maheta Vena Wily, a sophomore majoring in Pacific Island ...

From a newspaper to a magazine to digital media, Ke Alaka’i has been the source for campus and community news since the founding of BYU–Hawaii, says the University Archives website. Throughout its ...

With dreams of becoming performers, coaches and bakers, three BYUH students share the evolution of their dreams from when they were children to present-day ...

The healing lens By John Andrew Quizana April 25, 2025 Three BYUH students share photography serves as a therapeutic outlet for self-expression, emotional processing and personal growth 6 Min Read ...