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Christian Teves stands next to his research poster, talking to Prof. Joe Genz. The poster explains Teves's research on medicinal plants in Guam.

$2.5M federal grant led by UH Hilo renewed to support Hawaiʻi and Pacific Island students’ STEM research

Posted on August 9, 2024September 10, 2024 by Staff

The Islands of Opportunity Alliance will receive $2.5 million from the National Science Foundation to continue for five more years with STEM mentorship and research opportunities for students.

Keiki Kawai‘ae‘a pictured with aerial of campus in the background.

Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi: Keiki Kawaiʻaeʻa, new interim vice chancellor for academic affairs, talks about UH Hilo’s commitment to strengthening the ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi

Posted on February 27, 2024February 28, 2024 by Staff

Interim Vice Chancellor Kawaiʻaeʻa notes that UH Hilo has played an important role in revitalizing and advancing ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), one of the historic hallmarks of the campus.

Group photo with president, chancellor, vice chancellor, chair of board, and awardee with plaque and lei.

At BOR meeting held on UH Hilo campus, electrician Shannon Asejo honored for excellence

Posted on February 16, 2024March 5, 2024 by Staff

Shannon Asejo received a standing ovation at the BOR meeting when he was presented the award. He credits his mom for his work ethic.

Amaya Hirata pictured sitting in a tree.

UH Hilo poli-sci student Amaya Hirata selected to represent Hawaiʻi at the 2024 College Student Congress

Posted on February 16, 2024February 27, 2024 by Staff

Amaya Hirata being chosen as Hawaiʻi’s representative is a huge milestone as a student from UH Hilo, Leoshina Kariha, was selected last year as well.

Chancellor Bonnie Irwin pictured with aerial view of campus and the UH Hilo seal.

UH Hilo Chancellor Irwin launches fund to enhance student experience

Posted on February 14, 2024February 21, 2024 by Staff

“My dream for UH Hilo is that every student will be able to do something meaningful outside of class, whether it is research, studying abroad, an internship, or community service.” -Chancellor Irwin

UH Hilo holds Women in STEM Conference

Posted on February 13, 2024February 21, 2024 by Staff

Keynote speakers Cybil Glendon-Baclig and Trisha Olayon are alumnae of the UH Hilo tropical conservation biology and environmental science graduate program.

Group photo in front of The Treasury in Petra. In background is very large carved sandstone structure with tall pillars and carved figures.

All aboard! UH Hilo Professor Jean Ippolito has a Semester at Sea to teach art, brings home wealth of knowledge

Posted on February 9, 2024February 20, 2024 by Staff

Professor of Art Ippolito taught intro art courses and a class on women in art history during a Semester at Sea voyage to India, Kenya, Jordan, Cyprus, Greece, Croatia, Spain, Morocco, and Portugal.

right: Black History Month Event Hosted by UH Hilo. Feb. 20, 2024, 4:30-8p, Campus Center Plaza. Cultural Food and Local Melanated Vendors! A Global Melanated Experience! Afro Brazilian Dance, Maroons in the Diaspora, African Dance & Drumming, Black Indians. Center: Image of Ashley Cole. Public talk by visiting artist Ashley Cole “Repping Abstraction: Interpreting Freedom” Feb. 8, 2024 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. University Classroom Building, room 127 UH Hilo seal. Left: Poster. Panel discussion, "Black History in the African Diaspora," Thursday, Feb. 22, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Campus Center, room 301. Presenters include Kofi LeNiles, assistant professor, Department of Instructional Leadership and Professional Development, Towson University, Towson, MD, speaking on “Maroon Ideas for Present Day Living,” and Cozmo El, author, grand sheik and minister of culture at the Moorish Science Temple of America-Hawaiʻi, addressing “The Obscure Identity of Melanated Indigenous People.”

Black History Month at UH Hilo: Cultural events, art, panel, talks, choir performance

Posted on February 4, 2024September 23, 2024 by Staff

The events recognize the significant role African Americans have played in the development and shaping of society, including politics, culture, science, and the arts.