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Students pose with professor at the front of the lecture hall.

Students show depth of knowledge at UH Hilo’s 22nd Annual History Research Symposium

Posted on May 19, 2026May 27, 2026 by Staff

At symposium, three graduating seniors presented their research, annual awards were bestowed, and several students were inducted into history honor society.

Academics, Events, Research, Students, View All Stories
Screenshot of graduates crossing dais receiving diploma from the Chancellor.

Video: UH Hilo 2026 Spring Commencement

Posted on May 18, 2026June 4, 2026 by Staff

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo celebrated 2026 Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 16, at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium. The event was livestreamed and is now available on YouTube.

Events, View All Stories
Large group in the lobby of the astronomy center poses around floor mosaic.

ʻImiloa Astronomy Center welcomes international diplomats, shares knowledge and aloha

Posted on May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 by Staff

The visit was part of Department of Defense program intended for U.S. to showcase unique resources on an international scale and trigger reciprocity across nations.

Administration, Events, Maunakea, View All Stories, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
PELP cohort and president pose on staircase.

Three from UH Hilo complete UH President’s Emerging Leaders Program, significant projects

Posted on May 15, 2026May 18, 2026 by Staff

Joining the 2025-2026 PELP UH System-wide cohort were UH Hilo’s nursing professor Jeanette Ayers-Kawakami, director of the business college Todd Inouye, and senior advisor Comfort Sumida.

Administration, Faculty, Staff, View All Stories
Group photo of awardees and admin. All in lei. Indoor setting.

UH Hilo faculty and staff honored at 2026 Awards and Recognition Celebration

Posted on May 14, 2026May 27, 2026 by Staff

In a celebratory event hosted by Chancellor Bonnie Irwin, honorees include award recipients for extraordinary contributions to campus, last year’s retirees, and those celebrating milestone years of service.

Administration, Events, Faculty, Staff, View All Stories
Sita Hale holds her plaque and certificate.

Photos: UH Hilo College of Arts and Sciences 2026 Student Award Convocation Celebration

Posted on May 14, 2026June 4, 2026 by Staff

The annual event honors academic excellence and outstanding achievements of students from all departments at the College of Arts and Sciences.

Academics, Events, Students, View All Stories, Workforce Development
Group poses at old stone temple.

Column by the Chancellor: The challenge of keeping up with rapid pace of workforce changes

Posted on May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 by Staff

A university education now must also include durable skills: problem-solving, communication, ability to work in teams, and the ability and willingness to learn new things.

Academics, Administration, Chancellor's Column, Internships, Students, Study Abroad, View All Stories, Workforce Development

UH Hilo education alumna Anne Chung now spicing it up on Instagram

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Staff

Anne Chung (Education, 1993) started her Instagram account “Living Hilo Style” to share what she loves about her hometown (especially the food!). Her 15,000 followers can’t get enough.

Alumni, View All Stories

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Featured Faculty

  • Davin Vicente in lab coat, inside lab with equipment on tables behind him.UH Hilo molecular biology lab preps student scientists for real world scenarios (think Covid-19)

Featured Community Outreach

  • Woman waters garden plot with hose.Rooted in Indigenous knowledge, three UH Hilo colleges collaborate on Medicinal Garden
  • Piles of books on a table, and two people with whiteboard background.UH Hilo English students use their writing and analytical skills to lead book drive for local nonprofit
  • Group of keiki pose with ocean in background. A few of them are holding fins and masks, ready to get in the water.He Pūkoʻa Kani ʻĀina: Keaukaha community gathers at UH Hilo aquaculture center to celebrate coral restoration at Puhi Bay
  • Group photo in outdoor garden setting.Student leaders in UH Hilo’s Bonner Program share and celebrate their community-based projects
  • Keiki gather around booth.Photos: 2026 AstroDay! UH Hilo physics/astronomy students, profs engage island keiki in science
  • Group of nursing students in black tees at fair booth. UH Hilo banner in back of booth.UH Hilo Waiʻanae nursing cohort gives back to their Oʻahu communities
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