UH Hilo Hawaiian studies marks 40 years
The UH Hilo Hawaiian studies program was established in 1982.
New aloha ʻāina leadership certificate grounded in ancestral knowledge
The 16-credit program is aimed at cultivating leaders to connect and care for ʻāina using ancestral knowledge.
Native Hawaiian strategies presented at Vienna climate change conference
Audiences were captivated by recently published research based on regenerative practices that allowed Hawaiʻi’s Indigenous population to thrive for centuries.
New Hawaiian word series connects to story, culture
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo launched a new weekly video series called Moʻohua featuring a “Word of the Week.”
UH alumna 1st Obama Foundation scholar from Hawaiʻi
Kealohakuʻualohakuʻupokiʻi Balaz is the first person from Hawaiʻi to be selected for the program since its inception in 2018.
100K pounds of marine debris removed from Papahānaumokuākea
An estimated 115,000 pounds of marine debris accumulates annually on Papahānaumokuākea reefs.
Shining haumāna selected to lead Hawaiʻinuiākea graduates
Kamalani Oshiro and Kaneikoliakawahineikaʻiukapuomua Baker will guide the college’s graduates at commencement.
Hawaiian studies students urge U.N. to investigate Red Hill leaks, Indigenous rights
Five students participate in the annual United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York City.
UH librarian 1st from Hawaiʻi to lead largest national archivist association
Helen Wong Smith has been elected as vice president/president-elect of the Society of American Archivists.
4 UH alumni appointed to state’s Board of Education
The appointees include two reappointments and two new members.
