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Zaq holds up a t-shirt with a large image of the world and a heart beat graph, with the words CONNECTING HEALTH & THE ENVIRONMENT.

UH Hilo alum Zaq Tman, now medical student, conducts award-winning research on sustainable practices in healthcare

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 by Staff

Now a UC San Diego medical student, Zaq Tman is doing award-winning work, receiving an international award in recognition of his passion for the advancement of sustainable health care.

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Group photo of Bryan and his three thesis advisors.

First-of-its-kind Pohnpei coastal water quality study conducted by UH Hilo graduate student is posthumously published

Posted on April 1, 2025April 3, 2025 by Staff

The late Bryan Tonga conducted the first island-wide nearshore water quality study for his homeland of Pohnpei. His study was published March 28.

Academics, Alumni, Faculty, Internships, Research, Students, View All Stories
Group photo with HOSA log on backdrop.

UH Hilo students compete at statewide health leadership competition, bring home medals

Posted on March 31, 2025April 8, 2025 by Staff

Five UH Hilo students competed at the event; Vivien Niomi Corpuz and Lexy Kaye Ramos won medals for their Public Service Announcement.

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Poster presentation: "Multi-modal Analysis of Genetic Variants using Functional Assays. Filled with data and charts.

UH Hilo biology alumna Kailee Yoshimura pursues doctoral degree at UCLA

Posted on March 28, 2025April 9, 2025 by Staff

Now researching genetic mutations related to obesity, Kailee Yoshimura says her studies at UH Hilo gave her the research skills and personal development she needs as a doctoral candidate.

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Beija stands next a huge red sign WELLINGTON, waterfront and boats in background.

Six UH Hilo students awarded scholarships to study abroad this semester

Posted on March 28, 2025April 10, 2025 by Staff

From Scotland to New Zealand to England and South Korea, six UH Hilo students are immersed in new cultures, expanding their education, and eager to return home with new found knowledge and experience.

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Profile photo of Whitney Aragaki with aerial view of UH Hilo, Hilo Bay, and the Hilo community.

Award-winning UH Hilo alumna Whitney Aragaki inspires Hawaiʻi’s future leaders, educators

Posted on March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 by Staff

Whitney Aragaki earned her master’s degree in education from UH Hilo and earned a doctorate from UH Mānoa. She says her time at UH Hilo, and assembling her master’s thesis laid the groundwork for her career.

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Large group of students gathers for photo, each holding a certificate. At the bottom are logos for Hawaii Island Speech League and UH Hilo.

UH Hilo hosts Hawaiʻi Speech League’s Hawaiʻi Island District Qualifier Tournament

Posted on March 24, 2025March 27, 2025 by Staff

Hosting Hawaiʻi Island high school students, nearly 50 UH Hilo communication students worked as judges and administrators to make the tournament a success.

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Left is gold coin, right is photo of Mary Kawena Pukui and young daughter.

UH Hilo celebrates U.S. Mint release honoring Mary Kawena Pukui

Posted on March 20, 2025April 10, 2025 by Staff

The events were announced by Pele Harman, UH Hilo’s director of Native Hawaiian engagement and Mary Kawena Pukui’s great-granddaughter, who says she is excited to see the coin finally out after working with the U.S. Mint on its launch.

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  • Hawaiian Collection video screenshot of dancers.UH Hilo celebrates renaming Mookini Library’s Hawaiian Collection in honor of beloved Kumu Edith Kanakaʻole
  • UH Hilo School of Education celebrates first-year grad students, now ready for teacher licensure
  • Chancellor at table with four others.Column by Chancellor Irwin: We celebrate our graduates
  • Ten graduates and their faculty gather for photo. All wear lei. Graduates wear their ceremonial white coats.UH Hilo School of Nursing honors its 2025 doctoral and bachelor’s graduates
  • Four students sit on panel, one holds a mic. Director of the college stands to the left.UH Hilo College of Business and Economics closes out academic year with second annual awards and networking event
  • Professor takes a selfie of the group of three students and the two professors.Photos: UH Hilo College of Arts and Sciences 2025 Student Award Convocation Celebration
  • Graduates and faculty gather for photo.UH Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani holds ʻAha Hoʻomoloa ceremonies for graduates
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