List of Brigham Young University–Hawaii alumni
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This list of Brigham Young University Hawaii alumni includes notable graduates, non-graduate former students, and current students of Brigham Young University Hawaii (BYUH).
Academia and research
| Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
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Arts
| Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
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Business and finance
| Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Bo Chang | 1979 | B.A. | Awarded the National Medal from the Republic of Korea and two Presidential Medals (one from President Roh Tae Woo; one from President Kim Dae Jung) for his international work in the deep sea fishing industry | [1] |
| Richie Norton | 2005 | B.S. | Best-selling author of The Power of Starting Something Stupid and CEO of Prouduct | [2][3][4] |
Entertainment
| Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Thomas Kearl (aka "Gringasho") | 2016 | B.S. | American Internet and Instagram star in Peru known as "Gringasho" | [5][6] |
| Preston Moss | 2016 | B.A. | American Internet star in Ecuador and spokesperson for the cheese company Reyqueso | [7][8] |
| Hyram Yarbro | 2018 | N/A | Social media personality and skin care commentator | [9] |
Government, law, and public policy
| Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Bo Chang | 1979 | B.A. | French Polynesia's representative on the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation | [1] |
| Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin Faleomavaega, Jr. | 1964 | A.A. | Delegate to Congress (D) from American Samoa | [10] |
| Feki Puoha | 2007 | B.A. | Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives for District 47 (2014–2016) | [11] |
Music
| Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randall W. Boothe | 1975 | B.M. | Director of Light of the World and Faith in Every Footstep; former director of Disney's All American College Singers, Dancers and Show Band and artistic director for the Young Ambassadors | [12] |
Religion
- Note: all positions listed are within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unless otherwise noted.
| Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
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Sports
| Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Chang | 2012 | Most Outstanding Player of the 2011 NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Tournament; member of the Chinese Taipei national basketball team | [13] | |
| Yuta Tabuse | 2002 | Professional basketball player playing in Japan for the Link Tochigi Brex in the JBL; first Japanese born player to play in the NBA | [14] | |
| Asi Taulava | 1998 | S | Professional basketball player playing in the Philippines for the Coca-Cola Tigers in the PBA | [15] |
| Mike Wilton | 1972 | B.S. | Volleyball head coach for the University of Hawaii, three-time national coach of the year, 2002 national champion | [16] |
Other
| Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George E. Wahlen | Medal of Honor recipient for heroic efforts in Battle of Iwo Jima | [citation needed] |