Category: Alumni

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: UH Hilo grad to share his story of survival, Wailau storytelling program, April 24

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Staff

Nicholas Iwamoto will headline April’s episode of the Wailau Storytelling Series on Saturday, April 24 at 2 p.m.

UH Hilo alumna appointed to Hawai‘i Paroling Authority Board

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Staff

With a 24-year career in the nonprofit sector dedicated to social and mental health issues, Carol Matayoshi is a life-long resident of Hawaiʻi Island and a graduate of UH Hilo, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Collage of photos of Jill Gelviro at St. Paul: Filling syringe, with mask, at St. Paul sign, the village in snow, sign at the St. Paul Health Clinic.

UH Hilo pharmacy alumna serves remote villages in Alaska

Posted on March 31, 2021April 1, 2021 by Staff

For her exceptional job performance and volunteerism, pharmacist Jill Gelviro received a “Living Our Values Award” from her employer for her commitment to the foundation’s mission and vision of wellness.

UH Hilo astronomy alum named Alum of the Month by his other alma mater, Vancouver Island University

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Staff

Cam Wipper started his academic journey at Vancouver Island University, transferring to UH Hilo in 2011, where he went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in astronomy in 2013. He now works at the Canada-France-Hawai‘i Telescope on Hawai‘i Island.

UH Hilo alumna is now a NOAA postdoc, scientific diver, biologist studying the health of coral reefs

Posted on March 15, 2021March 16, 2021 by Staff

While at UH Hilo, Danielle Claar thrived in the island environment where she honed her scientific research and diving skills.

Hourihan sits on ground with group of Afghan men seated in a semicircle in an orchard.

UH Hilo alum is senior staff at organization awarded 2020 Nobel Peace Prize

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 by Staff

Colin Hourihan joined the UN in 2008 and now heads the World Food Programme’s Humanitarian Military Interaction Unit for the Emergency Operations Division in Rome.

In the trenches: Nursing alum Arthur Sampaga Jr., a life of service to country and community

Posted on March 8, 2021March 9, 2021 by Staff

UH Hilo nursing alum, Hawai‘i Army National Guard veteran, chief nursing officer at Hilo Medical Center: Arthur Sampaga Jr., knows the meaning of service.