Alapaki Nahale-a named to UH Board of Regents representing Hawaiʻi County
The UH Board of Regents welcomes three new members: Alapaki Nahale-a (Hawaiʻi County), Kelli K.K. Acopan (Student Regent), and Robert Frank Westerman (Kauaʻi County).
Category: Messages & Announcements
Bonnie Irwin recommended as next UH Hilo Chancellor
Bonnie Irwin will be recommended to replace Marcia Sakai, who has served as interim chancellor since 2017 when former chancellor Don Straney left the position to become the UH vice president for UH academic planning and policy.
UH Board of Regents grants permanent status to UH Hilo Doctor of Nursing Practice program
The program began at UH Hilo in 2012 and provides training for students to become family nurse practitioners—FNPs are considered primary care providers with global prescriptive authority.
New director of UH Hilo Mookini Library to start June 29
Joseph Sanchez, who has been serving as director of a public library system in Colorado, is a nationally recognized leader on e-books, e-content, technology and intellectual property in public libraries.
Update on Maunakea stewardship
UH President David Lassner: UH must move beyond its strengths in astronomy and continue to improve protection of Maunakea’s environment and cultural resources.
UH Hilo sustainable agriculture program ranks among top five in the country for affordability
At just $10,000 annual net price, UH Hilo students can prepare themselves for a great diversity of careers in the tropical context, whether government or private sector.
UH community college students offered seamless transfer to UH Hilo, West Oʻahu, or UH Mānoa
To encourage more community college students to transfer, the four-year campuses and community colleges will hold UH Transfer Days Feb. 12–22.
Search begins for UH Hilo chancellor
The 16-member search advisory committee includes representation from UH Hilo faculty, students, staff, the Hanakahi Native Hawaiian council and community leaders.
