Photos: UH Hilo College of Arts and Sciences 2026 Student Award Convocation Celebration
The annual event honors academic excellence and outstanding achievements of students from all departments at the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Māla and Mālama ʻĀina: Hard work in campus garden brings volunteers a sense of pride
The Māla and Mālama ʻĀina work — cleaning up the gardens surrounding the Performing Arts Center — was not just giving back to the UH Hilo community, but the greater Hawaiʻi Island.
Study Abroad: UH Hilo Japanese studies major Malcolm Fonoimoana spends year at university in Tokyo
Malcolm Fonoimoana’s interest in Japan and its language started during his high school days at Konawaena. He graduates this month with a bachelor’s degree in Japanese studies.
Lā Honua 2026: UH Hilo Earth Day Fair, Conservation Career Day, engage keiki to university students
UH Hilo celebrated Earth Day on April 22 with an Earth Day Fair for keiki and Conservation Career Day for undergraduates.
Study Abroad: UH Hilo linguistics major discovers her “found family” in Seoul, South Korea
A connoisseur of multiple languages, Imehana Villas-Boas jumped at the chance to study abroad at Hankuk University’s Foreign Studies in Seoul, South Korea.
UH Hilo alum Ann Inouye credits study abroad with shaping her life
Waiākea High School grad Ann Inouye says her study abroad experience shaped her mindset in lasting ways, especially through exposure to Japanese philosophies and values.
UH Hilo anthro-history class on “Kalākaua – Merrie Monarch” is immersed in a festival of learning
Throughout the 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival, students in the class are encouraged to participate in festival events and activities, provide kōkua when able, and enjoy and experience as much as possible.
UH Hilo senior Wainohia Peloso built academic journey with ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, performing arts, creative writing
Wainohia Peloso’s creative certificates and Hawaiian studies bachelor’s blend seamlessly, guiding self-betterment and inspiring a deeper connection that goes beyond the surface level.
