From Mozambique to Mānoa: Graduate bridges continents through science and culture
Emily Josefina Velasquez, who came to Hawaiʻi from Mozambique, chose UH Mānoa for its culture of environmental stewardship and community-centered science.
Kapiʻolani CC graduate finds purpose, confidence through college
At Kapiʻolani CC Micah Tutuvanu found a passion for helping others through leadership, mentorship and community.
‘Haʻaheo’ defines UH Mānoa commencement speaker’s message
Ortiz describes the university as a “second home” that supported his personal growth.
Mother-daughter duo celebrate graduation milestone at Leeward CC
Their story is one of a shared journey of perseverance, sacrifice and a commitment to healthcare.
Kapiʻolani CC grad: ‘Where you start does not determine where you can go’
A journey shaped by resilience, loss and determination has led Kapiʻolani CC nursing graduate Naomi Ellison to a defining milestone.
UH West Oʻahu grad speaker on power of education for Indigenous communities
Madison Nālei Kazue Fujitani will speak to her classmates on viewing education as a tool for empowerment, resistance and community uplift.
May 2026 anniversaries
The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates May 2026 faculty and staff anniversaries.
Celebrating campuswide excellence at 2026 Mānoa Awards
The 2026 UH Mānoa Awards Ceremony will be held on May 5, 2026.
UH oceanographer to lead global carbon removal report
David Ho was selected as a lead author for the 2027 International Panel on Climate Change Methodology Report.
From student to star: National honor for Leeward CC’s Nolan Miyahara
Dedication to future automotive technicians earns professor national award.
