Hawaiʻi CC alumnus gives back through automotive teaching at Pālamanui
From fixing cars to shaping futures, Chris Ibarra helps students turn skills into success.
Hawaiʻi CC–Pālamanui celebrates commencement in new outdoor space
Hawaiʻi Community College–Pālamanui celebrated its 2025 commencement in a new outdoor space, honoring 60 graduates and their inspiring journeys.
From incarceration to inspiration: Hawaiʻi CC Pālamanui transformed Drew Camacho
After prison, Drew Camacho found healing and hope through higher education.
President Hensel visits 3 Hawaiʻi CC sites as part of systemwide tour
The Hawaiʻi CC Manono campus, Kō Education Center and Pālamanui campus welcomed Hensel.
Susan Kazama recommended to be next Hawaiʻi CC chancellor
Susan Kazama has been serving as interim chancellor at Hawaiʻi CC since 2023.
Hawaiʻi CC, community honor late UH leader Rockne Freitas
Freitas served as Hawaiʻi CC chancellor 2004–10 and was a driving force in building Hawaiʻi CC–Pālamanui.
‘Rockne Freitas Way’ at Hawaiʻi CC–Pālamanui Campus approved by regents
Hawaiʻi CC–Pālamanui receives approval from BOR to change main entry road name in honor of past chancellor.
Susan Kazama named Hawaiʻi CC interim chancellor
The search for a permanent chancellor will begin in fall 2023 with a target of having a permanent chancellor in place by July 2024.
706-acre Pālamanui ‘living laboratory’ stokes reforestation
Hawaiʻi Community College–Pālamanui recently signed an agreement to protect the valuable Pālamanui Forest Preserve.
Rockne Freitas’ Legacy
Former UH vice president for student affairs Doris Ching remembers Rockne Freitas.
