Hale Kuamoʻo Moʻohua “Word of the Week”: Āiwaiwa
Once a week during the school year, a single ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi word is introduced along with its meaning and an example sentence of its usage. This week’s word is āiwaiwa, narrated by Kumu Larry Kimura.
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UH Hilo Student Association hosts Vulcan Vitality Fair, an interactive event showcasing student health and well-being
The event provided access to health screenings, educational resources, and hands-on demonstrations addressing physical health, mental well-being, and preventive care.
UH Hilo art department revises digital media certificate programs to meet workforce needs
While the revised digital media arts certificate combines traditional and digital art, the digital visualization and communication certificate merges computer and data science with graphic design.
UH Hilo’s Geoarchaeology Laboratory is a hotspot of inter-departmental research on campus
The lab, founded in 2004, specializes in geochemical analysis of stone artifacts and volcanic rock from the Pacific.
Column by Chancellor Irwin: Durable skills and workforce development
Every single student, no matter their major, needs to become highly proficient in durable skills transferable to any profession.
New UH Hilo music professor Ocean Akaka arrives with distinct focus on Hawaiian music revitalization, aims to revive university band
Assistant Professor Akaka’s area of expertise is in arranging and conducting wind ensembles and athletic bands. He’s also researching the revitalization of Hawaiian music through Western instrumental ensembles.
Video! UH Hilo presents 2026 Valentine Vignettes: “Lookin’ for Love”
32 minutes of fun with UH Hilo performing arts students. A little Valentine treat! Featuring seven short vignettes to sweeten your day.
UH Hilo marine scientist says take heed of today’s Dept of Health brown water advisory
UH Hilo researchers, over the course of many years, consistently find harmful bacteria, including staph and fecal indicator bacteria, in Hilo Bay. It gets worse during storm run-off.
