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UH Hilo athletes set record GPA

UH Hilo student-athletes earned a record 3.37 combined GPA, with 172 Vulcans receiving Academic All-PacWest honors.

The Rainbow Warriors earned their third straight NABC Team Academic Excellence Award, while seven players received NABC Honors Court recognition.

The 2026 Wahine volleyball season will feature three non-conference tournaments before the Big West conference season.

Four UH athletes were recognized, with quarterback Alejado selected as preseason player of the year.

UH Mānoa's tennis teams earned ITA All-Academic honors, with nine student-athletes recognized as ITA Scholar-Athletes.

President Wendy Hensel has been appointed to the College Football Playoff Board of Managers.

Ben Zeigler-Namoa was drafted in the 10th round.

UH Hilo's Academic All-PacWest honorees highlight the university's commitment to academic and athletic excellence.

The appointments reflect both Hensel's commitment to intercollegiate athletics and UH's growing leadership role within the conference.

Eight UH Mānoa swimming and diving team members earned recognition on the CSCAA Scholar-America Team for the 2025–26 season.