Hohonu - A Journal of Academic Writing

Aloha Vulcans! Welcome to Hohonu. We are your student-run academic journal. We are a program under the Board of Student Publications, and we are excited to serve you. If you are interested in getting involved you can contact us at hohonu@hawaii.edu. To submit your work, please visit our submission page for more detailed information. Please feel free to email us with your questions or to schedule an appointment.

You can find a copy of the Hohonu Academic Journal at any publication stand around campus.

Mission Statement

Hohonu is a journal of academic writing published for and by the students of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. Hohonu strives for excellence in producing a product reflective of the student body, their talents and interests. Hohonu encourages scholars to show pride in their work, providing them with the opportunity to have their work published and the opportunity to read the work of their peers. It is the aim of Hohonu to facilitate in sharing of quality academic writing and to exist as a reference for students looking to learn something about writing, a new subject, an attitude, or perhaps even themselves.

Join the Hohonu Editorial Team!

Are you passionate about writing, editing, and supporting student scholarship? Join Hohonu: The Hilo Journal of Academic Writing and help publish some of UH Hilo’s most thought-provoking academic work!

Why Join Hononu??

Build your skills in editing, publishing, and academic writing

Boost your résumé and gain real-world experience

Work with a team of motivated, curious students

Help elevate student voices and academic achievement at UH Hilo