UHNews.org posted nearly 1,400 stories in 2023 that received a record 2 million views. The following are the top 10 UH News people stories of the year:
Popular ‘Aunty’ of UH Mānoa cafe retires at 95, 30 years of serving
“Here at Gateway Café, Aunty Eloise is a staple—she’s the face of Gateway Café and she’s always been for the last 30 years. I think we’re all really going to miss her.”
UH Mānoa student fights for gender equity in Title IX lawsuit
“When you’re a young female athlete in school, you should just be focusing on having fun and getting better at your sport, rather than having to fight for the basic necessities”
From prison to social work, Windward CC changes student’s life
“I can look at myself today. I can care for my kids. I’m not a failing mom and I’m making it up to my mother. I will be someone for my kids and my mom to depend on.”
From addiction, toxicity to honor society president, Honolulu CC grad’s journey
“I couldn’t have done it without the amazing people and programs at Honolulu CC. They accepted and guided me, these people have embraced me, flaws and all for which I am forever grateful!”
BOR approves naming Life Sciences Building after ‘First Lady of Limu’
“She faced numerous barriers to her career advancement but she not only smashed them, she also worked to open pathways for other Native Hawaiian scientists.”
Med school at 16: JABSOM’s real-life Doogie MD
“I was given the opportunity, especially in biology, to learn at an early age. For me, that was my chance to express myself and really do something that I cared about and felt was tangible.”
Native Hawaiian quadriplegic scientist climbs research ladder, secures NIH award
“Mentoring the next generation of scientists, especially in Hawaiʻi, in this climate, is absolutely my goal. It’s not just science, but life.”
U.S. ambassador credits UH with launching interest in public service
“The difficulties and challenges of what I had faced just reminds of what it means to me working in the space that I am now helping those in need much like I was helped.”
Rainbow Dancers turned medical professionals credit UH for jumpstarting careers
“The two of them have paved the way for so many past and current Rainbow Dancers. They have been at the forefront to show that you can be strong models of success in life.”
In the booth with the ‘Braddahood broadcasters’ Veneri brothers
“For our family, everyone is proud, and everyone talks about how cool it is that two brothers get to work together and travel together and do everything together.”
