Category: Staff

Aerial view of UH Hilo with Hilo Bay in the background.

Column by Chancellor Irwin: Carnegie classifies UH Hilo as a Research University

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Staff

The new classification allows UH Hilo faculty, staff, and partners to get the recognition they deserve for their many contributions to research that benefits island communities.

Group of administrators stand for photo.

President Ueno and delegation from Meiji University in Japan visit UH Hilo, discuss ongoing student and faculty exchange

Posted on February 26, 2025April 10, 2025 by Staff

Meiji University is one of UH Hilo’s important exchange partners for both student and faculty exchange programs.

Food, fun, and fall: Halloween events dress up academic advising, a costume contest, and food fest!

Posted on October 31, 2024November 1, 2024 by Staff

Tons of fun with informational tabling staffed by faculty in full-on Halloween costumes, a Halloween Costume Contest for students, and a Food Fest celebrating the new outdoor dining area.

Group of faculty stands for photo with vice chancellor and chancellor.

Photos: UH Hilo 2024 Fall Welcome event honors tenure, promotion, and newcomers

Posted on October 11, 2024October 29, 2024 by Staff

A large group was honored at the 2024 Fall Welcome event: Newly tenured and promoted faculty, along with new faculty and staff and those who recently moved internally to a new position.

UH Hilo’s Nalu O’Connor chosen as Obama Foundation Asia-Pacific Leader

Posted on October 10, 2024October 15, 2024 by Staff

Nalu O’Connor, program leader at UH Hilo’s Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science, was chosen to join cohort of emerging leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the common good.

Title page for Kaleo Pilago's public talk "Maunakea Stewardship." UH Hilo Kuleana and Community Weekly Talk Story Building Community Through Conversation. Photo of Kaleo.

Video: UH Hilo’s Kaleo Pilago gives public talk on Maunakea stewardship

Posted on October 9, 2024March 11, 2025 by Staff

The talk, “Maunakea Stewardship,” is part of this semester’s Kuleana and Community Weekly Talk Story gatherings.

Group stands for photo with waterfall in background.

Hoʻokamaʻāina: New faculty and staff orientation includes a day’s excursion to cultural sights in Hilo

Posted on September 26, 2024September 27, 2024 by Staff

Orientation is a unique experience for the university’s newcomers that goes beyond the usual nuts and bolts about campus infrastructure and services.

Screenshot of student in PBS show on UHH beekeeping program.

Video: PBS show on buzz worthy beekeeping program at UH Hilo

Posted on September 25, 2024October 29, 2024 by Staff

Over at the UH Hilo farm in Panaʻewa, students are getting hands-on lessons in beekeeping. The program is so buzz worthy, a renowned chef is helping to foster this next generation of beekeepers.