Bob Huey, professor of Japanese literature, was honored with the Order of the Rising Sun for his contribution to the development of Japanese studies in the U.S.
Six UH Mānoa doctoral candidates, in programs ranging from astronomy to social welfare have been selected to receive the Founder Region of Soroptimist International Dissertation Fellowship.
Larry Kimura, Eric Matsumoto, Valerie Takata and Gerald De Mello will be honored at UH Hilo’s 13th Annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards Banquet.