UH Hilo alumnus Kaleo Pilago builds career as educator conduit between Maunakea and community
Kaleo Pilago is dedicated to finding community groups interested in learning and doing work up Maunakea and then coordinating access for them.
Category: Community Outreach
UH Hilo’s Wind Symphony returns after 20 years; a new era of Hawaiian music begins
UH Hilo’s Wind Symphony is back in business! With a major focus on Hawaiian music, the ensemble is spearheaded by Assistant Professor of Music Ocean Akaka, who joined the UH Hilo ʻohana in spring of 2026.
Column by Chancellor Irwin: Clinical internships, a crucial component to workforce needs in healthcare
Clinical internship programs are crucial to workforce development, for example, addressing the need for skilled, licensed professionals in nursing, pharmacy, and psychology fields.
UH Hilo’s Dori Yamada builds bridges with community Dance Collective
The associate manager at UH Hilo’s Performing Arts Center makes room for Hawaiʻi Island artists and dancers to shine through shared resources and a united annual concert.
Column by UH Hilo Communication Prof. Ron Gordon: The Race to Artificial Superintelligence
Silicon Valley’s race to Artificial Superintelligence fails the Trifold Balance Model by excelling in Intelligence and Creativity, but seriously lacking Wisdom.
2026 Vulcan Challenge: UH Hilo launches annual fundraiser to support student-athlete success
The annual fundraiser was launched Sept. 21, inviting the Hawaiʻi Island and statewide community to support student-athletes and help unlock more than $46,000 in matching gifts.
UH Hilo FY2026 Annual Report released
The FY26 Annual Report does a deep dive into student success and new workforce-related initiatives (programs, research, outreach) to keep current with the rapid pace of workforce needs and changes.
At UH Hilo’s Fall 2026 Community to Campus Fair, 25 local groups arrive to give students their full support
The gathering gave students the chance to meet with people from local human services and environmental agencies to discover services that support success both on and off campus.
