UH’s GEAR UP Oʻahu paves path to higher education
$8.3 million grant awarded to UH Mānoa program aiming to boost college readiness amongst Hawaiʻi middle and high school students.
Enrollment up at UH’s 10 campuses, surpasses 50K
While enrollment for freshmen who just graduated from high school declined 5% nationally this fall, first-time freshmen at UH from Hawaiʻi high schools increased by 10% across the system.
Miss Hawaiʻi Teen Volunteer developed platform at UH West Oʻahu
UH West Oʻahu’s Emalia Pomaialoha Dalire crowned Miss Hawaiʻi Teen Volunteer.
Pearl City High School seniors earn business certificates from Leeward CC
The cohort will graduate with a Career and Technical Education honors certificate and a Certificate of Achievement in Management from Leeward CC.
Hawaiʻi HS class of ‘23 overcomes pandemic obstacles in college preparedness
The class of 2023 report details the achievements of 11,538 students across 65 public schools including public charters.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Haliʻa
Haliʻa—Sudden remembrance, memory, especially of a loved one; fond recollection; premonition; to recall, recollect fondly.
National award for Leeward CC grad, Waipahu HS Early College student
Maverick Yasuda’s essay on the value of a community college education won out of more than 1,200 entries nationwide.
Emotions run high as Windward CC chancellor’s daughter earns degree as HS student
At Windward CC’s commencement, Chancellor Ardis Eschenberg presented her daughter, a high school student, with her college diploma.
Record number of Farrington HS students walk in Honolulu CC graduation
Eight Farrington High School students earned degrees from Honolulu CC before receiving their high school diplomas.
May President’s report: enrollment trend, early college success, health sciences initiative
Lassner also provided updates on the tenure task force, food innovation network and commencements.
