Hyon Fournier

Hometown: Mililani, Hawaii

High school: Hawaii Baptist Academy

College: University of Hawaii at Manoa (BBA); Chaminade University (MSCP)

Major: Bachelors in Business Administration, Human Resources; Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

Activities during college: Surf club; contributor to the University of Hawai’i’s student paper, Ka Leo o Hawai’i

Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with family, friends, and my dog Charli!  Also, I recently started taking pottery classes at a local studio and I am loving it!

Fun fact about yourself: Love baseball and LOVE the Red Sox.  Also, my absolute favorite past time is surfing.

Why do you think Creighton is special? For me, Creighton stands out for its commitment to academic excellence in a personalized learning environment, with a focus on ethics, service, and leadership.  The Jesuit value of cura personalis, meaning "care for the whole person," is my favorite core principle that makes Creighton a unique and transformative place to learn.  The support our community offers creates a compassionate and inclusive campus, that fosters students to grow in so many meaningful ways! 

Do you have any special advice or tips for applicants? We want to get to know YOU – so be yourself and share what is meaningful to you! Also, this is the best time to try new things, new activities, and meet new people!  Be comfortable with being uncomfortable – that is what creates growth!

What do you like about Omaha and what are your favorite secret spots? Farmer’s Market in the Old Market district! Favorite place to eat is Clio!