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).

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Academia and research

NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference

Arts

NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference

Business and finance

NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
Young Bo Chang 1979B.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 Norton2005B.S.Best-selling author of "The Power of Starting Something Stupid" and CEO of Product. [2] [3] [4]

Entertainment

NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
Clayton Thomas Kearl (aka "Gringasho")2016B.S.American Internet and Instagram star in Peru known as "Gringasho." [5] [6]
Preston Moss2016B.A.American Internet star in Ecuador and spokesperson for the cheese company Reyqueso [7] [8]
Hyram Yarbro 2018N/ASocial media personality and skin care commentator [9]

Government, law, and public policy

NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
Young Bo Chang 1979B.A. French Polynesia's representative on the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation [1]
Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin Faleomavaega, Jr. 1964A.A. Delegate to Congress (D) from American Samoa [10]
Feki Puoha2007B.A.Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives for District 47 from 2014-2016. [11]

Journalism, media, literature, writing, and translation

Ernest Sipes1990B.A.Independent research writer and journalist: USA Today; Washington Times

Music

NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
Randall W. Boothe 1975B.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.
NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference

Sports

NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
Mike Wilton 1972B.S. Volleyball head coach for the University of Hawaii, three-time national coach of the year, 2002 national champion [13]
Asi Taulava 1998SProfessional basketball player playing in the Philippines for the Coca-Cola Tigers in the PBA [14]
Yuta Tabuse 2002Professional basketball player playing in Japan for the Link Tochigi Brex in the JBL; first Japanese born player to play in the NBA [15]
Chelsea Smith-McKell 2005B.S.Two time Cross Country National Champion in 2003 and 2004.
Jet Chang 2012Most Outstanding Player of the 2011 NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Tournament; member of the Chinese Taipei national basketball team [16]

Other

NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
George E. Wahlen Medal of Honor recipient for heroic efforts in Battle of Iwo Jima [ citation needed ]

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  2. ↑ Flosites. "About Richie Norton". The Blog of Richie Norton. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
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  5. ↑ "Social media star and alumni 'Gringasho' wants Peruvians to be proud of their culture". BYUH Ke Alaka'i. 2018-01-19. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  6. ↑ "Alumnus Clayton Kearl says he ran 1,567 miles along Peruvian coast to combat littering". BYUH Ke Alaka'i. 2020-01-24. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
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  11. ↑ "Feki Pouha to Lead BYU–Hawaii Office of Honor". BYUH News. 2017-05-09. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
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  13. ↑ "Mike Wilton". BYUH. Archived from the original on 2007-08-19. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
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