According to university administrators, one factor in the recent success in enrollment is EAB, a nationally recognized student recruitment company.
Search firm named for new UH Hilo vice chancellor for academic affairs
WittKieffer is a national executive search firm with nearly 50 years of experience. The search is expected to be completed by the end of spring 2020, with the new vice chancellor in place in fall 2020.
Photos: UH Hilo student leaders attend Opening Day of 2020 Hawai‘i State Legislature
Serving as ambassadors of UH Hilo, the group of students spent Jan. 15 at the State Capitol in Honolulu attending Opening Day ceremonies and meeting with members of the Hawai‘i Island delegation to discuss topical issues.
Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center names new student development coordinator
Jaynal Ho‘oleina Ioane returns to Kīpuka after six years at University Housing. She is a graduate of UH Hilo with baccalaureate degrees in history and anthropology and a minor in Hawaiian studies.
Photos: UH Hilo welcomes new and returning students with informational events, food giveaways, and ice cream!
Spring 2020 semester starts! At an ongoing event called Vulcan ‘Ohana Week, a wide range of welcoming committees have set up fun activities and informational tables at the Campus Center Plaza.
Photos: UH Hilo’s new international students tour their new island home
Students from Korea, Taiwan, Japan, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Norway, and the United Kingdom toured a few of Hilo’s landmark sites while getting to know each other and sharing in the excitement of having a new island home.
Aloha & Welcome! Spring 2020 Orientation activities start for students at UH Hilo
Orientation activities are designed for students to start long lasting connections with their peers, faculty, staff, and student support resources to ensure their academic success from day one to graduation.
National astronomical society conference features large exhibit by UH Hilo astronomy center
The meeting of more than 3,000 scientists, engineers and students was held in Honolulu. ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s exhibit focused on the parallels between Hawaiian culture and science.
Article in scientific journal lauds UH Hilo astronomy center’s focus on indigenous knowledge
An article recently published in the online journal Nature Astronomy applauds the ability of ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center to intersect indigenous knowledge with astronomy.
UH Hilo alumnus Joshua Tavares lands iconic Broadway musical role in Rent
Joshua Tavares traces his acting roots to UH Hilo and credits renowned drama professor Jackie Pualani Johnson for shaping him into an onstage storyteller.