Kūkala Archives: 2026-04-23

Illuminating Excellence

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.

Faculty & Staff Spotlight

Combat, healing, and a mission across borders — meet Professor Chris Frueh, whose groundbreaking work on Operator Syndrome is going international.