Kūkala Archives: 2026-05-21
Kūkala Nūhou: May 21, 2026
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.
UH Hilo 2026 Spring Commencement
A little Hilo rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the 450 graduates who crossed the stage at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium during UH Hilo’s Spring Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 16.
UH Hilo honors faculty and staff excellence
Chancellor Bonnie Irwin hosted the annual Awards and Recognition Celebration for faculty and staff achievements.
Previously Featured Stories
2024:
September 12
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November 21
December 26
2025:
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July 3
August 14
August 28
September 11
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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
October 8
October 22
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