Category: Workforce Development

UH Hilo computer science major awarded internship grant to continue space rover development

Posted on August 20, 2025November 4, 2025 by Staff

Joe Winkie is rewriting the rover Healani’s control system software from scratch to streamline its remote capabilities and integrate it with newer technology.

Sheri Tokumaru portrait and pharmacy college.

UH Hilo pharmacy faculty’s telehealth project recognized with national award

Posted on August 19, 2025November 4, 2025 by Staff

The focus of the award-winning work addresses Hawaiʻi’s long-standing physician shortage: telehealth training engages pharmacists and nurses to serve as “physician extenders” in rural and medically underserved areas.

Classroom with two students giving a powerpoint presentation at the front of the class.

UH Hilo awarded $1.4M to collaborate on groundbreaking nationwide AI initiative

Posted on August 14, 2025November 4, 2025 by Staff

The government-private industry funding will enable UH Hilo students to benefit from the expertise of leading AI researchers while supporting local scientists across Hawaiʻi who wish to incorporate AI into their research.

Officials stand behind table with banner UH Hilo Administration of Justice. Plants in background.

UH Hilo launches online pathway for law enforcement officers to earn bachelor’s degree in administration of justice

Posted on August 11, 2025November 4, 2025 by Staff

Inaugural cohort includes 10 from Hawaiʻi County Police Department, Honolulu Police Department, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement.

Kamalani in the field with volcanic eruption in the background.

Column by Chancellor Irwin: Internships transform students into poised professionals ready to launch their careers

Posted on August 8, 2025November 4, 2025 by Staff

UH Hilo is an ideal place for students to experience hands-on, community- and ‘āina-engaged learning through internships.

Group in front of UH Hilo Data Science banner.

In federally-funded research, UH Hilo students investigate problems in human-in-the-loop AI

Posted on August 5, 2025November 7, 2025 by Staff

The students have contributed significantly to important AI research projects while gaining valuable skills in working with large codebases, problem-solving, critical thinking, collaborative research, and artificial intelligence.

UH Hilo students compete at international healthcare conference, bring home gold medal for their PSA presentation

Posted on July 28, 2025November 4, 2025 by Staff

The win is a major milestone for Mark Niko Casimiro (Chemistry) and Vivien Niomi Corpuz (Nursing) in their journey toward becoming future healthcare leaders.

Red-roofed UH Hilo College of Business and Economics, covered walkway into the entrance.

Accreditation: UH Hilo College of Business and Economics receives global distinction

Posted on June 18, 2025November 4, 2025 by Staff

The college was awarded extended accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), a distinction held by only 6% of business schools around the world.