Leeward CC honors graduate discovers herself through higher education April 27, 2023 UH News Sara Gaspar overcame many obstacles to become the first in her family to attend college.
Native Hawaiian advocates, educators, leaders awarded Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters April 20, 2023 UH News Edith Kanakaʻole, Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett and Jerald Kimo Alama Keaulana were honored for their contributions toward the preservation and revitalization of the Hawaiian language and culture.
National teaching award honors UH West Oʻahu alumna April 19, 2023 UH News UH West Oʻahu alumna Lydia Saffery received the National Council of Teachers of English Early Career Educator of Color Leadership Award.
Journalism students awarded scholarships, paid national internship April 18, 2023 UH News The UH Mānoa journalism program has awarded about $20,000 in scholarships for the 2023–24 academic year.
National award for Leeward CC assistant professor’s support for students April 18, 2023 UH News Daniela Elliot received the Dale P. Parnell Faculty Distinction Recognition award for excellence in supporting students.
Geography and environment professor honored for knowledge of Greece April 11, 2023 UH News Marina Karides’ book will also compete for a “Best in the World” award.
U.S. ambassador credits UH with launching interest in public service April 11, 2023 UH News Chantale Wong is the U.S. executive director of the Asian Development Bank with the rank of ambassador.
Innovative public health scholar position supported by UH, DOH April 4, 2023 UH News Simone Schmid is the first post-doctoral resident scholar in public health.
UH Hilo students present at international English studies conference April 4, 2023 UH News The second annual Hawaiʻi-International Conference on English Language and Literature Studies was held March 10–11 at UH Hilo.
Edith Kanakaʻole quarter released into circulation March 27, 2023 UH News The award-winning composer, who taught at Hawaiʻi CC and UH Hilo, is one of five American women to be minted on new quarters.