Micah David Kealakaʻi Glasgow, a PhD candidate at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy (DKICP) has received the university’s second Community Spirit Award.
The award, which includes a $500 cash prize, was presented by Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Matt Platz to Glasgow, who is one of two Native Hawaiians in the PhD program in DKICP’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Glasgow was nominated by UH Hilo Assistant Professor Dana-Lynn Koʻomoa-Lange for his research in pediatric cancer and his community service, which includes leading and organizing activities for Nā Pua Noʻeau–Ke Ola Mau K–12 students at the College of Pharmacy.
“In addition to his workload as a PhD student, Glasgow continues to provide community service work that helps to engage local and Native Hawaiian students in science and research,” Koʻomoa-Lange said. “This shows his deep commitment and dedication to giving back to the community.”
About the award
The Community Spirit Award was established in September 2013 through a $10,000 gift from Edward Yamasaki, a member of World War II’s highly decorated 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and a contribution from Carolyn Doi Nomura, daughter of fellow 442nd member and retired Circuit Judge Masato Doi.
Yamasaki created the award to support students who demonstrate the unit’s “Go For Broke” spirit in their pursuit of academic excellence, including applied research and innovation.
