Kūkala Archives: 2026-05-21

He Pūkoʻa Kani ʻĀina: Restoring ʻāina starting from the sea

Watch how UH Hilo’s PACRC Coral Nursery is working with Keaukaha keiki to grow coral and bring Puhi Bay back to life — one piece at a time.

Shaping Global Leaders: Inside UH Hilo’s CoBE Business Night 2026

Dr. Marcia Sakai built CoBE into a top-6% business school. At Business Night 2026, UH Hilo unveiled an award in her name. Read more to meet the first recipient.

A paw-sitive impact: Liam Joins UH Hilo’s 2026 Nursing Class

When professor Tracy Thornett was unraveling, Liam helped her keep teaching. See why her 2026 nursing class refused to graduate without him.

Striving for the Highest: Leiya Torrano, UH Hilo 2026

Honokaʻa’s Leiya Torrano became her family’s first college graduate this May — then built a program so future first-gen students could follow. Read her story →

Faculty & Staff Spotlight: Master Printmaker Jon Goebel

Two juried exhibitions, two awards — one for the state, one national. Meet Master Printmaker Jon Goebel, UH Hilo’s May 2026 spotlight.