Ka Wai Ola: Honors, awards and accolades
As of fall 2025, 12,618 Native Hawaiians are enrolled across the UH System.
Culinary Institute of the Pacific’s Roy Yamaguchi honored in CIA Alumni Walk of Fame
Chef Roy Yamaguchi joins CIA Alumni Walk of Fame, inspiring future culinary leaders.
A CRISPR journey from high school to international award
Deborah Park earned third place in the Plant Sciences category at the International Science and Engineering Fair earlier this year.
UH President’s Award honors Excellence in Building and Grounds Maintenance
Ivan Hartison received the award for his dedicated service at the Isabell Aiona Abbott Life Sciences Building.
National teaching award honors UH Mānoa professor for innovative math education
Professor Monique Chyba earned a national teaching award for her innovative, community-driven approach to mathematics education.
Excellence in teaching, groundbreaking research honored by UH regents
“These awardees represent the very best of UH: world-class scholars and educators whose work has local impact and global reach.”
Board of Regents medals awarded for teaching excellence
The Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching is awarded to faculty members who exhibit an extraordinary level of subject mastery and scholarship, teaching effectiveness and creativity and personal values that benefit students.
Pineapple powerhouse: Students’ high-flying farm tech wins international award
UH Mānoa students won an international award for their AI-powered pineapple farming system.
Leeward CC shines in career and technical education
Leeward CC faculty and staff recognized for commitment to preparing Hawaiʻi’s workforce.
Takamura endowment honors staff excellence
A new endowment honoring Jean Takamura celebrates the contributions of UH Mānoa’s support staff through the inaugural staff excellence award.
