Male humpback whales appear to prefer full-figured mates, according to University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo researcher.

American Samoa turns to UH Hilo College of Pharmacy to expand services and training.

Dexter Irvin becomes director of athletics at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo effective Sept. 1, 2009.

Mauna Kea edged out a Chile site as future home of the Thirty Meter Telescope, which will be the world’s most powerful optical instrument

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo student Kaycee “Nahe” Kawano received a prestigious summer scholar award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to continue her work on a substance use prevention research project.

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

The energy-efficient Student Life Center in Hilo provides athletic facilities and programs along with a juice bar, classrooms and a large common area.

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Grape skins and wine contain an active natural product called resveratrol that may be good for hearts and help prevent cancer.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo awarded its first PhD in December 2008.

Painter Joan Snyder is artist-in-residence at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.