Two University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo athletic teams have won another year of play, thanks to the generosity of community supporters and Hilo coaches.

Public address announcer Ben Kiaʻāina’s voice is part of UH volleyball lore and a test of both human lung capacity and legal decibel limits.

Ben Kiaʻāina in action

Football news regarding the settlement with former football coach June Jones and a $2.2 donation by James Bolte to support student scholarships and facility improvements.

Shannon Dresser is competitive as both student and baton-twirling athlete.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s cheer squad competes on RAH! Paula Abdul’s Cheerleading Bowl, airing on MTV, Jan. 3, 2008.

Melody Toth’s career has had its share of breath-taking moments―WAC and national championships, heartfelt miracles and devastating losses. She recounts many of them in her book Let’s Go ’Bows! Behind the Scenes with the University of Hawaiʻi Sports.

Mānoa’s Rainbow Wahine satisfy seven-year itch with top-25 finish.

Jim Donovan was named athletics director for UH Mānoa in March 2008; he recently took time out to talk to Mālamalama

Ken Niumatalolo
BA in communications ’90, UH Mānoa

Brandan Kop
BA in business (marketing) ’82, UH Mānoa