Kūkala Archives: 2026-05-07
Kūkala Nūhou: May 07, 2026
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
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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