UH Naval ROTC graduates 1st commissioned officer
Midshipman Mahinalani Vongsy achieved the rank of ensign with the U.S. Navy in a ceremony that was held on December 15, and also earned her bachelor's degree in psychology this fall.
Public health graduates pave the way for a healthier Hawaiʻi
Emelie Jayne Ogata-Tambua, Alex Cadavona and Breena Gascov will earn their degrees at the fall 2023 commencement.
Breaking barriers: Marine biology grad forges path of success at UH Mānoa
First-generation college student Dora Figueroa will implement what she learned at UH Mānoa at institutions in her home state of Texas.
Native Hawaiian scholar Haunani-Kay Trask awarded honorary degree
The UH Mānoa professor emerita was posthumously honored at the December 7 Board of Regents meeting.
Quirk nationally recognized for her dedication to students
Quirk plays a crucial role in student success from her time in the Native Hawaiian Student Services to now directing the Graduate Professional Access program.
UH West Oʻahu student speaker: personal triumph, shared victory
Kalāwena Kalehuawehe is a role model for her UH West Oʻahu peers and her daughter.
Popular ‘Aunty’ of UH Mānoa cafe retires at 95, 30 years of serving
Eloise Luzader is famous for greeting students and other Gateway Café patrons with a bright smile, and being the unofficial Mānoa matchmaker.
UH law school alumna appointed to federal judgeship
Shanlyn Park, the first Native Hawaiian woman federal district court judge, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on November 30.
UH alumna, dental hygienist named Mrs. Hawaii United States
Dawn Hilary Oka was crowned the 2023 Mrs. Hawaii United States and placed 1st runner up in the Mrs. United States National Pageant.
Red Hill water data hub personal for graduate student
Tara Sutton is an invaluable member of the Red Hill Task Force team as a researcher and impacted community member.
