UHNews.org posted nearly 1,500 stories in the very eventful 2024. Here is a top story from each of the 10 UH campuses (in alphabetical order by campus):
Hawaiʻi CC
UH CC Chancellor Susan Kazama comes home, eyes future
“We want to make sure that we integrate Native Hawaiian values as part of the curriculum, part of the values and part of the culture of the college. It is really important that we make sure we help our keiki and our Native Hawaiian students thrive on this island and in the institution.”
Honolulu CC
Honolulu CC students win high-powered rocketry awards
Angello Portillo, Andrew Martin, DʻElle Martin and Melody Ramos competed in the Moon Challenge, where the objective was to build a rocket that could reach at least 2,000 feet and subsequently deploy a drogue chute, payload and main chute upon descent.
Kapiʻolani CC
Taking Hawaiʻi’s food to the ‘next level’ at the Culinary Institute of the Pacific
16 culinarians ranging from local and military cooks to executive chefs chopped, sliced and sauteed their way through ʻĀina-based Mediterranean Cooking, taught by Culinary Institute of America Consulting Director David Kamen.
Kauaʻi CC
Chancellor Sanchez wants Kauaʻi CC students to ‘thrive, stay on island’
“I think we’re in a real pivotal spot right now that requires us to be very intentional about how we support students, so that we keep them here, we nurture them here. My vision for Kauaʻi CC is that the island residents have what they need from our college to thrive and stay on the island.”
Leeward CC
Bus driver training at Leeward CC addresses critical shortage
The new Bus Driver Training class, set to launch on January 13, is part of the college’s expansive Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training initiatives, designed to address workforce gaps across the state.
UH Hilo
Hawaiian language students name new astronomy instrument on Maunakea
A Hua He Inoa students chose Wenaokeao, meaning “earliest glow of light,” for the instrument at the CFHT observatory that will allow astronomers to better detect magnetic fields and planets around distant stars.
UH Mānoa
Q&A: New CTAHR Dean Parwinder Grewal shares vision for food, energy, and leading
“The focus of our work from my perspective would be both on high impact research in our labs and on experimental farms and on collaborating with community leaders, farmers, families, entrepreneurs, state agencies, and non-profits.”
UH Maui College
Maui fires: UH Maui College culinary team fed community, taught life lessons
The UH Maui College culinary team earned the Governor’s Award for Distinguished State Service. Dozens of volunteers helped to prepare meals for shelters and first responders, after the 2023 wildfires devastated Lahaina and other Maui neighborhoods.
UH West Oʻahu
UH West Oʻahu esports team wins 1st title
The Pueo Gaming esports club, won its first championship in League of Legends in the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) Emergents West Division. Team members were Melanie Denda, Trey Lum, Ari Nicholson, Cyrus Olivas, Josh Sato, and Darryl Tsutsui.
Windward CC
Free new limu culture classes at Windward CC
The new certificate of achievement specializing in limu culture prepares students for algal-based career opportunities in agricultural biotechnology, pharmacognosy, agribusiness entrepreneurship and plant-based manufacturing.
