2024 In Memoriam
A number of the University of Hawaiʻi’s most respected educators, researchers, graduates and supporters passed in 2024.
Top 10 UH News people stories 2024
UHNews.org posted nearly 1,500 stories in the very eventful 2024. Here are the top 10 UH News stories of the year.
Sculpture honors pioneering scientist Alice Ball
In 1915, Ball became the first African-American and woman to graduate from both UH Mānoa and the U.S. with a master’s degree in chemistry.
Shidler team wins national finance case challenge
The competition featured 25 teams with five making it to the final round.
Palauan students thrive at UH Mānoa’s College of Social Sciences
The Aloha Pathways program offers a simplified transfer process for students from partner institutions in Hawaiʻi, California, Asia and the Pacific.
International student finds community, purpose at UH Mānoa
Despite the challenges of being thousands of miles from family, Ritu Krishna Raju found a second home in Hawaiʻi.
91-year-old earns master’s degree, 70+ years after journey began
Thomas Mui said that he was inspired to finish his degree after 105-year-old Virginia Hislop received her graduate degree from Stanford earlier this year.
Meet Wendy Hensel: A life shaped by resilience, learning and love
Wendy Hensel will assume the role of UH president on January 1, 2025. A mother of four, she shares her journey, perspectives and values.
UH ‘most important institution for Hawaiʻi’s future’: David Lassner’s aloha interview
Lassner sat down for a wide-ranging interview with UH News less than three weeks before his retirement, covering his 47-year UH career.
Professor showcases breezeblock significance in Honolulu architecture
UH architecture associate professor explores the history, functionality and cultural significance of breezeblocks in an episode of Art of Living.
