Kūkala Archives: 2026-04-23
Kūkala Nūhou: April 23, 2026
UH Hilo just named its 2026 Ka Lama Kū leaders. Find out who they are and what they stand for.
900 keiki. One island. Lā Honua 2026
From building water systems to making ti leaf lei, 900 keiki just spent Earth Day at UH Hilo. Read how Lā Honua 2026 brought Hawaiʻi Island together around mālama ʻāina.
From foster care to pre-law: Melissa Mayo's UH Hilo journey
Less than 4% of youth who experience foster care earn a bachelor's degree. This May, Melissa Mayo becomes one of them. Read her story.
From pediatrics to preservation: Jaydee Ah Sing's journey/
JA UH Hilo senior's thesis just challenged the narrative around one of Hawaiʻi's most iconic lighthouses. Read how Jaydee Ah Sing uncovered the story underneath.
Combat, healing, and a mission across borders — meet Professor Chris Frueh, whose groundbreaking work on Operator Syndrome is going international.
UH Hilo Professors modernize Merrie Monarch scoring with advanced data systems
UH Hilo professors implemented a technology-assisted workflow to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of scoring for the 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival.
UH Hilo honored 127 student-athletes at a recent reception for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher through 2025.
Previously Featured Stories
2024:
September 12
October 10
November 21
December 26
2025:
March 27
May 29
July 3
August 14
August 28
September 11
September 25
October 09
October 23
November 06
November 20
December 04
December 18
2026:
January 15
January 29
February 12
February 26
March 12
March 27
April 09
April 23
May 07
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 13
August 27
September 10
September 24
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