From October 4 to 12, a group of hospitality and tourism management (HTM) students from Brigham Young University–Hawaii traveled to Japan for an immersive learning experience centered around the Expo 2025, a world expo held in Osaka, Japan, a global event that takes place only once every five years and draws millions of visitors from more than 150 nations.

When Arana “Kiwi” Thongmee walked into Bravo BKK, a shopping mall in the center of Bangkok, for the first time, he thought he knew what he was getting into. Thongmee was hired as an intern, a supporting role, learning from the sidelines. But within a week, he found himself stepping into shoes much bigger than expected. The lead graphic designer had resigned, and suddenly, the weight of every banner, flyer, and digital campaign for the entire mall rested on him.

A group of BYU–Hawaii students recently joined world leaders, scholars, and faith representatives at the 32nd Annual International Law and Religion Symposium to discuss how faith, law, and human dignity intersect globally.