Category: Academics

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Study Abroad: UH Hilo Japanese studies major Brooklyn Geiger shares her year in Japan

Posted on February 24, 2026May 8, 2026 by Staff

Brooklyn Geiger spent her junior year studying abroad at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan. “Studying abroad really broadened my view on the world in all kinds of ways.”

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UH Hilo art department revises digital media certificate programs to meet workforce needs

Posted on February 13, 2026April 8, 2026 by Staff

While the revised digital media arts certificate combines traditional and digital art, the digital visualization and communication certificate merges computer and data science with graphic design.

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Column by Chancellor Irwin: Student proficiency in durable skills necessary in workforce development

Posted on February 12, 2026March 6, 2026 by Staff

Every single student, no matter their major, needs to become highly proficient in durable skills transferable to any profession.

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New UH Hilo music professor Ocean Akaka arrives with distinct focus on Hawaiian music revitalization, aims to revive university band

Posted on February 11, 2026March 3, 2026 by Staff

Assistant Professor Akaka’s area of expertise is in arranging and conducting wind ensembles and athletic bands. He’s also researching the revitalization of Hawaiian music through Western instrumental ensembles.

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UH Hilo’s pre-law certificate prepares students for a multitude of workforce needs

Posted on February 3, 2026April 8, 2026 by Staff

The pre-law certificate program’s interdisciplinary approach aims to strengthen and develop students’ “lawyering skills,” durable skills that can be applied to many professions.

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Study Abroad: UH Hilo communication major Kealiʻi Rapozo talks about his experience in Scotland and Thailand: “A great way to expand my horizons”

Posted on February 2, 2026March 3, 2026 by Staff

Kealiʻi Rapozo spent 2025 spring semester at the University of Stirling in Scotland, and this past winter break at BE Global Camp 2025 at Mahidol University in Salaya, Thailand.

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Video: UH Hilo geology major Kamalani Poepoe’s lava research featured in fun educational video produced by Boston College

Posted on January 13, 2026February 19, 2026 by Staff

Notable in the video featuring Kamalani Poepoe’s scientific knowledge about volcanic rocks is the discussion of Native Hawaiian ways of exploring science.

Students in their white coats at the front of the pharmacy college building and sign, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.

UH Hilo welcomes first cohort to new online track to doctor of pharmacy degree

Posted on January 12, 2026February 13, 2026 by Staff

The UH Hilo pharmacy college launched a new distance learning track this month for the doctor of pharmacy degree, designed for students who work or have other personal or professional responsibilities.