UHNews.org posted nearly 1,400 stories in 2023 that received a record 2 million views. Here is a top story from each of the 10 UH campuses (in alphabetical order by campus):
Hawaiʻi CC
‘Rockne Freitas Way’ at Hawaiʻi CC–Pālamanui Campus approved by regents
The main entry road to Hawaiʻi Community College–Pālamanui in North Kona, Hawaiʻi is now “Rockne Freitas Way,” named in honor of the late Hawaiʻi CC chancellor who played a major role in developing the campus.
Honolulu CC
Go Govs! Farrington HS students earn degrees from Honolulu CC
Eight Farrington High School seniors earned associate’s degrees from Honolulu CC in May before they received their high school diplomas, thanks to dual-credit programs that have served more than 27,114 high school students since 2013.
Kapiʻolani CC
New Kapiʻolani CC chancellor’s secret weapon: Pōʻalua Pancakes
“Every Tuesday morning, this year at least, we will be serving free pancakes to students in our beautiful cafeteria,” Misaki Takabayashi said. “At the same time, we’ll be hosting and displaying all the resources that are available to students.”
Kauaʻi CC
Bee-ware: Kauaʻi CC honeybees among last disease free sites
In a critical race against time, the dedicated staff and volunteers of Kauaʻi CC‘s Apiary Project are working tirelessly to combat the alarming decline of honeybee populations in the U.S. due in large part to the Varroa mite.
Leeward CC
National award for Leeward CC grad, Waipahu HS Early College student
Maverick Yasuda’s essay on the value of a community college education won the Phi Theta Kappa Founders Medal Award. Every year, college students across the country submit essays, and Yasuda’s was selected from more than 1,200 entries.
UH Hilo
Hāmākua Hero: UH Hilo observes legacy of lynched plantation champion
The heroic life and tragic death of a Honokaʻa storekeeper who was murdered in 1889 for his advocacy of plantation workers’ rights, has inspired a first-time commemoration.
UH Mānoa
Aloha ʻOe to JABSOM Dean Jerris Hedges
The John A. Burns School of Medicine’s reputation has grown over the last 15 years, especially in primary care education and its connection with the community under the leadership of Dean Jerris R. Hedges, who retired on March 1.
UH Maui College
UH Maui College serves as food preparation hub amidst wildfire tragedy
Dozens of volunteers helped to prepare meals for shelters and first responders, after wildfires devastated Lahaina and other Maui neighborhoods. Under lead chefs Sheldon Simeon and Lee Anne Wong, thousands of meals were prepared for August 10 and 11.
UH West Oʻahu
UH West Oʻahu alumna awarded Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year
Jackie Freitas is the natural resources teacher and Future Farmers of America advisor at Leilehua High School—her alma mater and where she has taught her entire 13-year career. Leilehua’s Natural Resources program runs one of the state’s largest high school agricultural farms.
Windward CC
$3.5M grant for limu research center at Windward CC
The Kiaʻi Loko Center for Limu Research focuses on applying traditional Native Hawaiian knowledge alongside Western scientific methods to study questions important to Native Hawaiians about limu and the traditional Hawaiian fishpond.
