UH Hilo Hawaiian language students take to the air on local radio station
Speaking ʻōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian language) on live radio gives students a sense of responsibility to preserve and perpetuate the language.
Category: Academics
UH students on track to graduate on time and enter workforce sooner
More than 55 percent of first-time freshmen entering UH Mānoa, UH Hilo and UH West Oʻahu enrolled in 15 or more credits in the fall 2014 semester, a result of the system-wide “15 to Finish” initiative.
Nature Conservancy secures kīpuka “laboratory” for UH Hilo conservation students and others
The Nature Conservancy is partnering with UH Hilo, Hawai‘i Island watershed partnerships and The Hawai‘i Conference Foundation to conserve the site.
Island musician to teach new course at UH Hilo on contemporary island music
New music course will be taught by local musician and UH Hilo alumnus Lito Arkangel.
Hau‘oli Mau Loa Fellowship Program pledges continued support for budding conservationists
UH Hilo graduate student Kylle Roy says fellowship has helped her grow as a young woman scientist and gain knowledge to pursue her goal as a future Hawai‘i conservation and environmental leader.
UH Hilo doctor of nursing practice program receives accreditation
The doctor of nursing practice program provides nurses a terminal doctoral degree education focusing on primary care, cultural diversity, health disparities, health promotion and disease prevention in rural communities.
Message from Chancellor Straney: Everyone has a role in growing enrollment at UH Hilo
By Chancellor Straney: We know that students are more likely to come to UH Hilo, persist in their studies, and then graduate if they make strong connections to people on campus.
Liam Conway-Nesson: A new academic model for teaching English composition
LIAM CONWAY-NESSON, ENGLISH COMPOSITION: My use of Sam Low’s Hawaiki Rising incorporates seminar style class sessions, short lectures and experiential learning excursions into the course design.
