First pharmacy doctorates to highlight UH Hilo spring commencement; Chipper Wichman to keynote, Carrie Soo Hoo student speaker
UH Hilo spring commencement will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016, 9:00 a.m. at Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium.
Is there life on Mars? UH Hilo astrobiologist student researching island lava as an analog for the Red Planet
Nicolette Thomas is looking at pioneer species of organisms that first arrive on lava flows, and then is using those findings to set an upper limit on biomass expectations for scientists searching for life on Mars.
Exchange students from Minnesota State “gravitate toward” UH Hilo
MSUM exchange students are looking for locations that appeal to them and offer classes relevant to their studies. Popular choice? UH Hilo.
Biochemist at UH Hilo looks for clues to cure cancer
Assistant Professor Li Tao’s ultimate goal is to have a greater understanding of how mitotic motors regulate cell division… and, by the way, to find an effective way to cure cancer.
UH Mānoa alumna creates endowment at UH Hilo
The Natsuyama-Otsubo Family Initiative Endowment, to support agriculture research at UH Hilo, celebrates three generations of the Natsuyama-Otsubo family of Honolulu.
Nā Kia‘i O Ke Ola: Suicide awareness and prevention at UH Hilo
In the four years since the start of the campus-wide suicide prevention program, organizers have seen a noted increase in students seeking help through counseling services, support groups, and other campus resources.
UH Hilo’s Ka‘iu Kimura: Local girl, Pacific voyager, extraordinary educator
It is said that the greatest gifts a family can give a child are “roots” to know where home is and “wings” to explore distant settings. The Kimura-Lindsey ‘ohana gave Ka‘iu both.
Photos: UH Hilo Earth Day Fair!
The 28th annual Earth Day Fair was held today on the campus of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, sponsored by UH Hilo and Hawaiʻi Community College.
