Hundreds of Kapiʻolani CC graduates earn degrees, certificates
VIDEO NEWS RELEASE
Kapiʻolani Community College
Micah Tutuvanu
credit: Cindy Ellen Russell
credit: Cindy Ellen Russell
credit: Cindy Ellen Russell
Link to video and sound (details below): https://go.hawaii.edu/Q4i
WHO: About 450 Kapiʻolani Community College students participated in three commencement ceremonies with approximately 1,350 attendees.
- Micah Tutuvanu was the student speaker for the 11 a.m. ceremony
WHEN: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
WHERE: Diamond Head Theatre
OTHER FACTS:
Among many notable Kapiʻolani CC alumni are Post Ranch Inn General Manager Tim Lee, and James Beard Award-winning chefs Robynne Maii and Alan Wong.
VIDEO:
BROLL: 2:11
SOUND:
Micah Tutuvanu, Kapiʻolani CC graduate, student speaker (:21)
“At 17 years old, I walked onto this campus unsure and terrified of myself. Now, at 21, I stand before all of you, not as someone who has life figured out, but as someone who is finally confident in his ability to lead, serve and create change. For that, Kapiʻolani Community College changed my life forever.”
Charli Rose, Kapiʻolani CC graduate (:08)
“I'm very excited. Iʻm very proud of myself for going to school right after high school and completing my degree in two years.”
China Moriya, Kapiʻolani CC graduate (:10)
“It honestly started my career in the conservation field, and I found my purpose in life here at KCC.”