Governor appoints law student to UH Board of Regents

Author: UH News
Reading time: < 1 minuteJoshua Faumuina

University of Hawaiʻi law school student Joshua Faumuina has been appointed by Gov. Josh Green to the UH Board of Regents (BOR) for a two-year term as the board’s student regent. Green made the announcement on June 28.

Faumuina earned an associate of science in natural science from Kapiʻolani Community College in 2016, a bachelor of...

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Native American tribes sing, craft, dance with UH group in Maine

Author: UH News
Reading time: 3 minutes UH Group exchange with Land Peace Foundation, at Wicuhtemtultine, Penobscot Nation, Maine; Snake dance; from left Grant Itomitsu (Kapiʻolani CC), Carrie Mospens (Hawaiʻi CC), Taupōuri Tangarō (Hawaiʻi CC),
Noʻeau Woo-OʻBrien (Hawaiʻi CC)

Drumming and song, smudging and fire, learning about Indigenous foods, native plants and justice systems, braiding sweetgrass, basket weaving and dancing in a drum circle were just some of the...

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July 2024 anniversaries

Author: UH News
Reading time: < 1 minute

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates July 2024 faculty and staff anniversaries.

30 years

Bly, Katherine Michiko Yagi
IT Specialist, UH System

Christopher, David A
Professor, UH Mānoa

Debaryshe, Barbara D
Specialist, UH Mānoa

Ishida, Kevin H
Associate Vice President, UH System

Tsukayama, Myron K
Office Assistant, UH System

More...

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Culinary institutes unite for workforce development program in Hawaiʻi

Author: UH News
Reading time: 2 minutesKapiʻolani CC Chancellor Misaki Takabayashi, Gov. Josh Green, Chef Roy Yamaguchi and CIA President-Elect Michiel Bakker

The Culinary Institute of the Pacific (CIP) at the Kapiʻolani Community College, in collaboration with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), launched a joint workforce and professional development program...

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An unexpected journey: turning a music dream into reality

Author: UH News
Reading time: 3 minutesFlores was Windward CC‘s spring commencement speaker.

Reece Flores, the spring 2024 Windward Community College commencement speaker, says she is an example of how students can find unexpected opportunities at the University of Hawaiʻi community colleges. Flores has released three original songs in the past year and plans to release her first album in July, after earning her associate in arts in liberal arts with a...

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$1.6M to advance ‘computational thinking’ and respond to emerging technology

Author: UH News
Reading time: 2 minutesKauaʻi CC

Researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu and Kauaʻi Community College are exploring a model for Native Hawaiian and other Indigenous-serving institutions to better prepare students and faculty in the face of emerging technological advances such as generative artificial intelligence (AI). Each campus received more than $800,000...

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Special education degrees made possible through Leeward CC partnership

Author: UH News
Reading time: 2 minutesEvelyn Utai (third from right) at Special Olympics event

A unique Leeward Community College partnership has made it possible for many working professionals in the Hawaiʻi Department of Education (HIDOE) to pursue special education (SPED) licensure through a flexible, self-paced model.

The 3+1 online program through Leeward CC’s teacher education program allows...

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Miss Hawaiʻi Teen Volunteer developed platform at UH West Oʻahu

Author: UH News
Reading time: 2 minutesUH West Oʻahu senior Emalia Pomaialoha Dalire was crowned Miss Hawaiʻi Teen Volunteer in December. (Image courtesy of Mark Salondaka)

As Miss Hawaiʻi Teen Volunteer 2024, University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu student Emalia Pomaialoha Dalire encourages youth to be the best version of themselves—that if they know who they are and where they come from, they will have the confidence to achieve anything.

Dalire, far left, and Kinsler with Miss...
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Hawaiian Word of the Week: Lā

Author: UH News
Reading time: < 1 minute

—Day, date.

Previous ʻōlelo
Hōʻike
Iune
Nīnauele
...

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Waiawa inmates cook, earn Kapiʻolani CC culinary certificates

Author: UH News
Reading time: 3 minutesChef Lee Shinsato and WCF inmates

Ten inmates at the Waiawa Correctional Facility (WCF) graduated from Kapiʻolani Community College with a culinary certificate in June. The number of graduates was up from eight last year, reflecting the transformative initiative‘s growing interest and success.

Jamen...
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Record $5M for Hawaiʻi Promise scholarships at UH Community Colleges

Author: UH News
Reading time: 2 minutes

Higher education is now more accessible and affordable for all prospective and current University of Hawaiʻi Community College students.

UH and the State of Hawaiʻi have committed $5 million this year for the Hawaiʻi Promise Scholarship, the most ever. Enrolled students who are Hawaiʻi residents are eligible for consideration.

Alena Fontaine

The funds will help to cover direct education...

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A grandfather’s journey to medical school

Author: UH News
Reading time: 2 minutesTony Head, right, with his wife, far left, and children.

Tony Head’s journey to becoming a medical student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) began long before many of his peers were born. At 49, the new grandfather and father of four adult children is embarking on a new chapter in his life—his first year at JABSOM.

While Head just began his medical school...

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Free new limu culture classes at Windward CC

Author: UH News
Reading time: 2 minutes(Photo courtesy of UH Hawaiʻi Sea Grant)

Windward Community College has launched a free, limu (seaweed) culture pathway combining traditional Native Hawaiian knowledge with Western scientific methods, with classes beginning in the fall. The new agripharmatech certificate of achievement (CA) specializing in limu culture prepares students for emerging algal-based career opportunities in...

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UH 2024 tenure and promotion list

Author: UH News
Reading time: 8 minutes


Congratulations to the University of Hawaiʻi’s 2024 tenure and promotion recipients.

View by campus:
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa  |  University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo  |  University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu  |  Hawaiʻi Community College  |  ...

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Images of the Week: FestPAC Welcome

Author: UH News
Reading time: < 1 minute

This week’s UH News Image of the Week is from Gov. Green’s Flickr album of the FestPAC Parade of Nations Opening Ceremony at UH Mānoa’s Stan Sheriff Center on June 6.

FestPAC continues through June 16 at UH West Oʻahu and UH Mānoa.

...

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Artistic achievement scholarships for three Leeward CC students

Author: UH News
Reading time: 2 minutesShania Nicolas Valèry Atkinson Kaiehu Helela

John Young Foundation Scholarships in recognition of artistic talent and academic achievement have been awarded to three Leeward Community College students, who were highly recommended by their teachers. Established in honor of Hawaiʻi-born artist John Chin Young, the scholarships support graduates of Hawaiʻi high schools, assisting them with costs such as tuition,...

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Image of the Week: Night tree

Author: UH News
Reading time: < 1 minute

This week’s UH News Image of the Week is from University of Hawaiʻi Office of Communications.

“A unique view of the monkeypod tree near Campus Center at night.”

Previous Images
Sunset research
Shama
...

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UH among 15 colleges to launch Google Cybersecurity Clinics

Author: UH News
Reading time: 3 minutes(Photo credit: UH West Oʻahu)

Beginning in January 2025, the University of Hawaiʻi Cybersecurity Clinics will offer a free online course in introductory cybersecurity topics to 500 UH students over five years. It will provide information and access to internships and career opportunities in cybersecurity. UH faculty will work with the students and provide mentoring and guidance through the process.

UH was selected...

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June 2024 anniversaries

Author: UH News
Reading time: 2 minutes

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates May 2024 faculty and staff anniversaries.

40 years

Nakagawa, Sharon S
Fiscal Specialist, Windward CC

Takamiya, Iris Tokie
IT Specialist, UH System

More anniversaries
May 2024
...

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Hawaiian Word of the Week: Nīnauele

Author: UH News
Reading time: < 1 minute Nīnauele

—Interview.

Previous ʻōlelo
Kilo
Puka
Hoʻomaʻemaʻe
...

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