UH students win top 2 places at state tech hackathon
This year’s challenges ranged from improving the state’s open data portal, better energy efficiency and creating a game to help identify bird species in Hawaiʻi.
Raiatea Helm concert to benefit Hawaiian music students at Windward CC
The fundraiser aims to provide scholarships for students at Windward CC’s Hawaiian Music Institute.
UH Alumni: Ellen Meiser authors book on the culinary industry
UH Hilo Professor Ellen Meiser interviewed more than 50 cooks and chefs for her new book.
East-West Center President Vares-Lum leaving position at end of year
Vares-Lum oversaw the center’s recovery from pandemic lockdowns and worked closely with the institution to implement its first new formal strategic plan in nearly two decades.
Q&A: Hello Kitty turns 50, UH expert explores iconʻs legacy
Professor Emerita Christine Yano reflects on Hello Kitty’s global influence.
From UH Hilo softball outfielder to microbiologist
Maria Steadmon has charted an inspiring path from student-athlete to microbiologist in Hawaiʻi’s public health sector.
UH expert to lead diversity, inclusion in national project to tackle climate change
Barnett is implementing accountability measures to ensure the center maintains its commitment to diversity throughout the project’s duration.
$10K Soroptimist awards fund groundbreaking women’s research studies
This is the 13th consecutive year that doctoral candidates from UH Mānoa received these fellowships.
UH Alumni: Elise Inouye, press secretary for U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono
Hirono Press Secretary Elise Inouye said UH Hilo prepared her for this role.
Tropical medicine professor named immunization champion
Sandra Chang was named Hawaiʻiʻs 2024 Immunization Champion by the Association of Immunization Managers.
