Category: Workforce Development

Cinder cone erupts while scientist takes measurements from a device on a tripod. On the back of the scientist's orange t-shirt in bold letters USGS.

UH Hilo geologist Lis Gallant finds characteristics of lava flows some of her most interesting discoveries

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Staff

UH Hilo’s most recent recipient of the UH System’s Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching fully integrates her students into her ongoing research projects.

2026 Community to Campus Fair collage: Students and faculty at the info tables, a community engagement specialist at the podium, and a selfie of organizers.

At UH Hilo’s Fall 2026 Community to Campus Fair, 25 local groups arrive to give students their full support

Posted on September 8, 2026September 9, 2026 by Staff

The gathering gave students the chance to meet with people from local human services and environmental agencies to discover services that support success both on and off campus.

Lexy Ramos portrait with colorful mural in background.

UH Hilo biology major Lexy Ramos recognized nationally for civic service, leadership

Posted on September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 by Staff

Nominated by Chancellor Bonnie Irwin, junior Lexy Kaye Ramos was selected for Campus Compact’s 2026–2027 Newman Civic Fellows cohort.

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Meet the UH Hilo Pharmacy Class of 2030

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Staff

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s Pharmacy Class of 2030 has launched their Instagram! Follow their IG page to stay up to date with their journey.

75 UH Hilo student-athletes earn Division 2 Academic Achievement Award

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Staff

This year’s total reflecting the 2025-26 academic school year was one shy of matching the Vulcans’ record high number of student-athletes set in 2024-25.

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Column by Chancellor Irwin: UH Hilo workforce development initiatives shift focus to keep current

Posted on September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Staff

Across disciplines and programs, we are implementing new workforce-related initiatives to keep current with the rapid pace of workforce needs and changes.

Jay Bois takes a selfie with forest in the background.

Internship: UH Hilo environmental science major Jay Bois “jumps right into learning new information about the forest”

Posted on August 27, 2026September 4, 2026 by Staff

Jay Bois chose an internship with local nonprofit that focused directly on the ʻāina, reflecting a life experience spent outdoors and with family fishing, hiking, and exploring the mountains.

One person is collecting water in tidal pool on rocky shore, while another records data and another holds water quality measuring device.

Just published: UH Hilo-led study documents sewage pollution in Hilo nearshore waters, from Keaukaha to Honoliʻi

Posted on August 25, 2026September 2, 2026 by Staff

Key takeaways from study: High densities of cesspools need to be removed; sewer lines and wastewater treatment plant need to be repaired/upgraded; rivers and streams also transport wastewater to shoreline.