ʻAʻohe pau ka ʻike i ka hālau hoʻokahi │ One learns from many sources │ A web publication from the Office of the Chancellor, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
Lucille Walsh found her classroom experiences valuable. But what guided her to her current career was her time as a student employee for campus recreation.
Overcoming immense odds, Renee Rivera blazes through her GED, gets an associates degree from Hawaiʻi CC, bachelors from UH Hilo, masters from UH Mānoa, co-founds a local nonprofit, and is about to start on her doctorate.
With two kids, a husband and a full time job, Kristle Akau Giraudy made a plan. At UH Hilo’s commencement on Saturday, the dream comes true: a doctor of nursing practice degree.
The alumni-created local non-profit EarthRM implements place-based, culturally grounded bioremediation to address post-disaster situations in Hawaiʻi with the goal to create a blueprint for bioremediation globally.
Now a UC San Diego medical student, Zaq Tman is doing award-winning work, receiving an international award in recognition of his passion for the advancement of sustainable health care.
Now researching genetic mutations related to obesity, Kailee Yoshimura says her studies at UH Hilo gave her the research skills and personal development she needs as a doctoral candidate.
The events were announced by Pele Harman, UH Hilo’s director of Native Hawaiian engagement and Mary Kawena Pukui’s great-granddaughter, who says she is excited to see the coin finally out after working with the U.S. Mint on its launch.
Now research project coordinator at a Colorado clinic, Marina Foster credits her undergraduate study and research experiences at UH Hilo as building a strong foundation for her current career.
UH Hilo celebrates renaming Mookini Library’s Hawaiian Collection in honor of beloved Kumu Edith Kanakaʻole
UH Hilo School of Education celebrates first-year grad students, now ready for teacher licensure
Column by Chancellor Irwin: We celebrate our graduates
UH Hilo School of Nursing honors its 2025 doctoral and bachelor’s graduates
UH Hilo College of Business and Economics closes out academic year with second annual awards and networking event
Photos: UH Hilo College of Arts and Sciences 2025 Student Award Convocation Celebration
UH Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani holds ʻAha Hoʻomoloa ceremonies for graduates