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Arcuri using tripod, active crater in background.

UH Hilo business major Raiatea Arcuri: Budding entrepreneur, extraordinary photographer

Posted on June 19, 2018March 30, 2020 by Staff

In his junior year at UH Hilo, Raiatea Arcuri is producing award winning photos while studying business.

UH Hilo Quintessential University Citizen: Francis Cristobal, IT specialist going beyond the call of duty

Posted on March 24, 2020March 31, 2020 by Staff

Francis Ray Cristobal is recognized by the UH Hilo Chancellor’s Executive Council as a Quintessential University Citizen. Currently, he’s helping the university switch to online teaching during the coronavirus health crisis.

Campus-wide online learning starts at UH Hilo

Posted on March 23, 2020March 26, 2020 by Staff

Most classes at UH Hilo move online today through the end of the term in response to the coronavirus. Some classes have components which cannot be conducted online and will meet in person.

Woman standing at front of room, audience seated, PowerPoint screen with the words: I AM A MINORITY IN STEM, THAT IS MY SUPERPOWER.

UH Hilo holds 2nd Annual Women in STEM Conference

Posted on March 6, 2020April 1, 2020 by Staff

The conference’s theme, “Educate to Empower: Uplifting All Women in STEM,” was prominent in the panel discussions and various workshops offered throughout the day.

UH Hilo computer scientist receives prestigious NSF grant to research artificial intelligence

Posted on March 3, 2020April 1, 2020 by Staff

The half-million dollar award to Travis Mandel will have a major impact on research and educational activity on Hawai‘i Island and grow UH Hilo’s expertise and curriculum in the field of data science.

Three African Amercan women, standing each at a microphone, center woman is speaking, women on either side are singing and dancing.

UH Hilo closes Black History Month with inspirational speaker, “Dr. Niemah”

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Staff

Niemah Nefertiti Royal, a motivational speaker known as “Dr. Niemah,” presented, “The African Origins of Goddesses,” covering African origins of goddesses from around the world and women erased from Black history.

Students looking at hung paintings in exhibit.

Exhibit features works of African American artists, Feb. 3-April 9, Campus Center

Posted on February 28, 2020April 1, 2020 by Staff

The exhibit is curated by Lamerol Gatewood and features artists Danny Simmons, Gail Shaw-Clemons, Garry Grant, and Lisa Corinne Davis.

Four people standing fro photo: Tracy Wiegner, Bryan Tonga, Karla McDermid and Steven Cobert. Standing in front of trees.

UH Hilo graduate student Bryan Tonga initiates first comprehensive study ever done on nearshore water quality in Micronesia

Posted on February 25, 2020April 1, 2020 by Staff

Findings from Tonga’s research will contribute vital information to climate adaptation efforts in Pohnpei and other tropical Pacific island nations, allowing them to better manage their coastal waters, improve water quality, and reduce damage to coral reefs in the face of climate change in the region.