Kaʻana Manaʻo: Spring commencement honors journeys of perseverance
Column by University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Chancellor Lui Hokoana was published by The Maui News on May 28, 2026.
New UH scholarship helps community college students continue to 4-year campuses
UH Community College students who earned their associate degree this spring and are transferring to UH Hilo, UH Mānoa, UH Maui College or UH West Oʻahu for fall 2026 will receive Next Step Scholarship.
Images of the Week: The Our Team, Hawaiʻi’s Team Trophy Tour
This week's image is from UH Mānoa.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Pūliki
Pūliki—to embrace with arms, as in a hug, or holding an infant.
Makai Freitas appointed to UH Board of Regents
Freitas is a distinguished labor leader with more than 20 years of expertise in organizational leadership and workforce advocacy.
Sweet wins for UH culinary students at Big Island Chocolate Festival
Culinary students received scholarships for creating delicious cacao desserts
President’s report: Next Step Scholarship, Mānoa chancellor search, NCAA title
President Hensel highlighted a new scholarship for community college transfer students, provided an update on the UH Mānoa chancellor search and more.
Images of the Week: Time flies
This week's images are UH Mānoa's Grant Nakasone and Josslyn Rose.
UH Maui College’s Mary Farmer recognized for transforming nursing education
The award recognizes significant contributions to career and technical education within the UH Community Colleges.
Board of Regents medals awarded for teaching excellence 2026
The Regents' Medal for Excellence in Teaching is a tribute to faculty members who exhibit an extraordinary level of subject mastery and scholarship, teaching effectiveness and creativity and personal values that benefit students.
