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From ʻŌlapa to Aloaliʻi

After nearly 20 years dancing Hōʻike night with Hālau o Kekuhi, UH Hilo’s Hualani Loo returns to Merrie Monarch as 2026 Mōʻī Wahine, Queen of the Royal Court.

In The News

Studnet and teacher smiling to camera Student at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo earns prestigious NOAA scholarship.

Graph of volcanic glass MgO content over time alongside a microscopic photo of glassy tephra with gas bubbles. Volcano Watch: Taking Kilauea’s temperature.

Direct2UH: Admission, No Strings Attached

Freshman applications from Hawaiʻi public schools just jumped 57% — thanks to Direct2UH. The deadline to claim a fall 2026 seat is May 1.

Faculty & Staff Spotlight

Potlucks, pride, and pristine spaces before 8 a.m. — meet Hollind Paiva, April’s Outstanding Staff of the Month.

UH Hilo Chancellor Irwin at AASCU on the Hill

Chancellor Irwin speaks with Hawaiʻi lawmakers in Washington, D.C. on impacts from lost funding.

Forward thinking

UH Hilo art department revises digital media certificate programs to meet workforce needs.

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