Rooted in Indigenous knowledge, three UH Hilo colleges collaborate on Medicinal Garden
The mission of the new Medicinal Garden is to support experiential learning for students and to collaborate and share traditional knowledge of medicinal plants.
Category: Campus Life
Māla and Mālama ʻĀina: Hard work in campus garden brings volunteers a sense of pride
The Māla and Mālama ʻĀina work — cleaning up the gardens surrounding the Performing Arts Center — was not just giving back to the UH Hilo community, but the greater Hawaiʻi Island.
May Day is Lei Day! Lei making events, exhibit and more
Happy Lei Day! UH Hilo is celebrating with lei making, exhibit, and more. Kīpuka presents Lā Mei at the Lānai, a celebration with music, refreshments, and lei making open to all.
Office of Admissions releases three short videos highlighting UH Hilo experience
The recruiting videos highlight both the academic and personal experience students can expect: “You’re part of an ʻohana.”
Ululaumāhie: UH Hilo forest restoration project & garden rooted in ingenuity, creativity, collaboration
Project lead and kumu Lito Arkangel gives students opportunities for hands-on work in the garden while teaching them about culture and uses of the many native plants found around the grounds.
Photos: 2026 International Women’s Day at UH Hilo
The mood at the event was one of celebration and connection while honoring the impact of women everywhere.
UH Hilo hālau honors college namesake Ruth Keʻelikōlani
Hula hālau Hui Hanakahi, under the direction of Kumu Pele Harman and Kumu Kekoa Harman, performed tribute honoring Ruth Keʻelikōlani at UH Hilo’s 2026 International Night dance production.
Video and photos: 2026 International Night
International Nights is a long-standing tradition at UH Hilo that spans over five decades and is a favorite event on campus!
