Retired librarian uplifts Alice Ball’s legacy
Many of the details about Alice Ball’s story came through research from former UH librarian Paul Wermager.
Alice Ball: 1st African-American woman chemist, UH alumna celebrated
Alice Augusta Ball discovering an injectable form of oil which became an effective treatment for Hansen’s disease (leprosy).
Alice Ball: Cultivating a UH legacy
Master Gardeners, with the support of the UH Campus Arboretum, have cared for a chaulmoogra tree planted in honor of Alice Ball.
Alice Ball scholarship honors pioneering chemist in fight against Hansen’s disease
The Alice Ball scholarship provides support for College of Natural Sciences students.
UH celebrates Alice Augusta Ball Day in Hawaiʻi, February 28
Gov. David Ige signed a proclamation that declared February 28 to be “Alice Augusta Ball Day” in Hawaiʻi to commemorate her remarkable legacy.
Scholarship empowers students, connects to Ball’s legacy
Four of the recipients share how the Alice Augusta Ball Endowed Scholarship has impacted them.
Uplifting the Black community at UH Mānoa
The history of organized student representation for Black students goes back about 50 years at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
UH celebrates Black History Month
UH is commemorating Black History Month with tributes to historical figures like Martin Luther King, Jr. along with panel discussions, exhibits and more.
At 65 years old, this graduate fulfills lifelong dream
Kailani Jackson earned a bachelor of arts in ethnic studies and interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in peace and conflict resolution.
Arboretum accreditation, tree recognition for UH Mānoa campus
UH Mānoa’s accreditation as an international arboretum was renewed, and the campus received its 12th straight Tree Campus USA recognition.
