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$Classroom of students with diffraction glasses on. Most are holding the glasses on.$

Local and international students visit UH Hilo for Pacific Astronomy and Engineering Summit

Posted on July 21, 2015February 20, 2024 by Staff

The summit is one of many programs sponsored by UH Hilo and community partners in response to the growing demand worldwide for workers trained in STEM fields.

The Hina Wall of the the new Mele Mural at UH Hilo. Hina holds a white flame.

Photos: UH Hilo Mele Mural unveiled; first Mele Mural in state to have 11 separate walls

Posted on July 17, 2015November 12, 2024 by Staff

The mural was completed in seven days by haumāna (students) of the Kupa ʻĀina Summer Bridge Program, Ka Huliau, and Nā Pua Noʻeau summer programs at UH Hilo.

Group photo taken on steps of Hawaiian Language college.

Five UH Hilo staff members honored at annual student affairs event

Posted on July 15, 2015March 30, 2020 by Staff

The STAR Awards recognize individuals who render exceptional service to students, faculty, staff, and others in the UH Hilo community

Estria Miyashiro, founder of the statewide Mele Mural project, mentors a student in painting skills.. The student is applying spray paint to the mural.

Photos: Students create UH Hilo’s second Mele Mural, this one at Hale Ikena residence hall

Posted on July 14, 2015February 6, 2024 by Staff

The completed mural will be unveiled Wednesday, July 15, at ceremonies scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. at the Hale Ikena residence hall.

Aerial of summit of Maunakea with several observatories. Small patches of snow.

Mauna Kea Summit Access Road reopened July 13

Posted on July 13, 2015August 21, 2019 by Staff

The reopening is subject to the recent emergency rule passed by the Board of Land and Natural Resources restricting access from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

Announcement: Lisa Hadway starts new position as director of UH Hilo Conference Center

Posted on July 13, 2015August 10, 2022 by Staff

A UH alumna with a strong background in ecology and conservation biology, Hadway is committed to contributing to the island’s social, economic, and environmental wellbeing.

Second Mele Mural project underway at UH Hilo

Posted on July 13, 2015February 20, 2024 by Staff

Paint Party is scheduled for Monday afternoon at 1:30. Members of the UH Hilo ‘ohana are invited. Mural will be unveiled on Wednesday.

State proposes rule to ensure safe access to Maunakea summit

Posted on July 7, 2015March 7, 2024 by Staff

AG and DLNR propose rule that designates a restricted area during nighttime hours and also prohibits camping-related supplies within the restricted areas at all hours.