UH Hilo alumnus doing Peace Corps education assignment in Sāmoa
Joshua Tarbox became a Peace Corps Education volunteer after graduating from UH Hilo in 2014; he’s now helping a Samoan village with sustainable fish farming.
Category: Alumni
UH Hilo alumna Rachel Edwards to give her first recital in Hilo
The soprano says the recital—classics and Broadway favorites—is a stepping stone to her goal of pursuing a master degree in vocal performance in 2017.
Community and academic leaders recognized at UH Hilo Alumni Banquet
This year’s Distinguished Alumni honorees are Joseph Estrella, Barbara Takase, Noreen Yamane, and the late James Kelly.
UH Hilo marine science team publishes chapter on corals in Hawaiian culture
The authors say Hawaiian knowledge of coral and coral reefs is critical to understanding how humans ought to interact with coastal environment in Hawaiʻi.
Recent UH Hilo poli-sci graduate Nellie Kati has a passion for humanitarian action
The scholar plans to return home to Papua New Guinea, with hopes of working for an international humanitarian organization to gain experience before going on to graduate school.
UH Hilo alumna Keola Awong selected as Kahuku Unit area manager in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Awong earned a BA in anthropology with a minor in Hawaiian studies from UH Hilo, and went on to earn her master’s at UH Mānoa. She began her career in the national park as a fee collector in 1999.
Alumna Danielle Takeshita returns to UH Hilo to share her new novelette
The author is excited about returning to her alma mater to share her new book, 5 Senses. She describes her talk and book signing as “coming full circle.”
UH Hilo Alumni & Friends Association announces 2015-2016 scholarship winners
Four students are awarded scholarships.
