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Featured Stories
From South Dakota to the deep sea: Meet Hayden Niles
Hayden Niles grew up 1,500 miles from any ocean. See how he landed a deep-sea internship that only 2% of applicants get into.
A homerun for local housing: Introducing Lexie Tilton
She went from PacWest Co-Defender of the Year to a real estate license to law school. Read how Lexie Tilton plans to help tackle Hawaiʻi’s housing crisis.
Bridging tradition and technology: Meet Tori Kiliʻohu Valdez
Aerial imagery, LIDAR, and ʻike Hawaiʻi — see how Tori Kiliʻohu Valdez is using all three to protect Hawaiʻi’s land and cultural sites.
Faculty & Staff Spotlight: Meet Sunny Walker, UH Hilo’s webmaster
He built Wehewehe Wikiwiki and saved the day when Banner went down. Meet Sunny Walker, our May 2026 Outstanding Staff of the Month.
Campus culture, diversity, and island connection
The Office of Admissions released three videos highlighting UH Hilo’s inclusive ‘ohana, hands-on learning, and deep ties to the island community.
UH Hilo pharmacy students recognized for academic excellence
Five exceptional students from UH Hilo’s pharmacy college were inducted into the Rho Chi honor society, celebrating their academic achievements.
Previously Featured Stories
2024: September 12, 2024 October 10, 2024 November 21, 2024 December 26, 2024
2025: March 27, 2025May 29, 2025July 3, 2025August 14, 2025
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2026:January 15, 2026
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March 12, 2026
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20-year-HIDOE employee and UH Hilo alum, Erin Henderson, is making a difference as a Kohala HS counselor.
Feds Tap UH To Run New Pacific Coral Reef Nerve Center.



