Thrive & Shine: First Generation Student Celebration - Event Details
This event has concluded and is no longer current.
Thrive & Shine: First Generation Student Celebration
Location: Student Services Center Room W-201
Are you the first in your family to attend college? Then this celebration is all about YOU! Join us for Thrive & Shine: First-Generation Student Celebration, an inspiring event dedicated to honoring the hard work, determination, and success of our incredible First-Generation students here at UH Hilo!
Take a break, connect with fellow first-gen students, and enjoy:
- Boba & sweet treats
- Fun activities to reflect, relax, and share your story
- A community that celebrates YOU and your journey
Let’s come together to celebrate what it means to be FIRST, because paving the way for future generations is something to be proud of!
Hosted by Student Support Services Program (SSSP), Upward Bound, and the First Year Experience Program (FYE).
Follow us for more events, opportunities, and resources to help you thrive and shine throughout your UH Hilo journey!
For more information, contact: uhhfye@hawaii.edu (808) 932-7382
What's also happening?
Announcements
- Leardership, Storytelling, and Scholarship Opportunities
- **COME AND MEET KIM L. HUNTER!** Join us to connect with Kim L. Hunter, CEO of LaGRANT Communications and a national advocate for student access to higher education through scholarships. ...
- 2026-27 FAFSA Available Now
- The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available online at studentaid.gov/fafsa . Complete your application now to apply for valuable financial aid if you plan to attend during the Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 semesters. ...
- 2026-27 UH Common Scholarship Application Open
- The 2026-27 UH System Common Scholarship Application is available online at www.hawaii.edu/tuition/scholarships/how-to-apply/ - Complete the application to apply for over 100 different scholarships available to students attending UH Hilo in Fall ...
- Study Abroad Spring 2027 application due March 1, 2026
- **Study Abroad Spring 2027 application due: March 1, 2026** Earn UH Hilo credits while studying at our partner universities all over Asia, Europe, South America, and Oceania! All students should submit their study abroad applications by ...
- Spring 2026 Freshman ʻEleu Mandatory Advising
- It's time for freshman mandatory advising! Schedule your appointment with your professional academic advisor on STAR Balance between February 15-March 15, 2026. ...
- Kuleana and Community Talk Story
- Kuleana and Community Talk Story Every Friday, January 16-March 27, from 12-1pm in Kilohana: The Academic Success Center. Kilohana is located on the first floor of Mookini Library at UH Hilo. ...
Disclaimer: The University of Hawaii at Hilo is not responsible for the contents, links and/or materials presented in any web site listed above that is not of the “hilo.hawaii.edu” or “.uhh.hawaii.edu” domains. All comments, complaints and grievances should be filed with the author, host and/or owner of said site.