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Nearly 1,000 graduates celebrated at UH Mānoa December commencement

More than 1,000 graduates were celebrated at UH Manoa’s mid-year commencement.

Gellie Cabuyadao, the first active-duty STA-21 Sailor, graduates from the NROTC program in fall 2025.

UH West Oʻahu celebrated nearly 300 graduates at its fall 2025 commencement, marking Chancellor Maenette Benham’s last before stepping down.

See photos from the UH West Oʻahu, UH Hilo and UH Mānoa commencement ceremonies.

Winnie Wu earned her PhD in the developmental reproductive biology program, advancing research in female fertility.

Frem will cross the stage in December 2025 to accept his bachelor of science in biology from the UH Mānoa School of Life Sciences.

Terry and Cynthia Chan share how the public health program supports students at every stage of life.

Tanya Hōkūlani Racoma and her firstborn, son Brendan Isaiah ʻOnipaʻa Racoma will participate in UH West Oʻahu’s commencement ceremony on December 13.

The University of Hawaiʻi four-year campuses will celebrate their mid-year commencement ceremonies.

Kade Jacang rediscovered his long-held interest in fish and environmental science.