Contract awarded for Academy for Creative Media Building
A design-build contract was awarded for the new University of Hawaiʻi Academy for Creative...
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Chancellor Benham participates on panel detailing how “West Oʻahu Means Business”
University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu Chancellor Maenette Benham was a featured panelist at...
Disney’s Moana to make world premiere in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi at Ko Olina’s World Oceans Day, June 10
Hawaiʻi’s Auliʻi Cravalho and cast members of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi-version of Walt Disney Animation...
Multi-platinum recording artist Nicole Scherzinger to reprise role in Hawaiian-language version of Disney’s Moana
Multi-platinum recording artist and actress Nicole Scherzinger will join the all-Hawaiʻi cast in a...
UH West O‘ahu to accept EIKEN language assessment test
The University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu has partnered with the EIKEN Foundation of...
Spring 2018 Convocation/Professional Development Day featured lists and laughs
A major part of Spring 2018’s Convocation and Professional Development Day provided an overview...
UHWO cyber team places third in national competition
Despite facing a few logistical challenges, a cyber security team from the University of...
Hoʻāla hou ʻo Auliʻi Cravalho, ka Hōkū o Moana i hoʻohanohano ʻia, i kāna hana hāmeʻe nui ma ka ʻōlelo ʻōiwi no ka mana ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi o ia kiʻiʻoniʻoni a Walt Disney Animation Studios, ʻo Moana
E hoʻomaka ana ʻo Walt Disney Studios lāua ʻo ke Kulanui o...
Auliʻi Cravalho to reprise role in Hawaiian language version of Moana
The Annie Award-winning star of Walt Disney Animation Studios Moana, Native Hawaiian Auli‘i...
Congresswoman Hanabusa visits Honouliuli Internment and POW Camp
U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa toured the Honouliuli Internment and POW Camp in Kunia in...
Accounting group presents UH West Oʻahu with $25,000 endowment
The popular accounting program at the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu received a boost from...
Dr. Albie Miles publishes article in the Journal of Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems
Agroecologist and UH West Oʻahu Assistant Professor of Sustainable Community Food Systems Albie Miles...
UH West Oʻahu partners with Waiʻanae and Waipahu High Schools to deliver creative media curriculum
A partnership between the University of Hawaiʻi-West Oʻahu Academy for Creative Media and Waiʻanae...
Kikaha Undergraduate Research Project awards 15 students stipends to work on STEM projects
The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu awarded 15 students with up to $2,000 stipends as part...
Elementary Education students showcase digital storybooks as part of Mālama Honua Fair and Summit
Health Literacy Digital Storybooks created by University of Hawaiʻi-West Oʻahu teacher candidates were on...
UH West Oʻahu Asian Studies certificate provides opportunity to study cultures of Asia in an interdisciplinary program
The University of Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu is offering a certificate in Asian Studies for the...
UH West Oʻahu duo in leadership positions in HSTA’s Student Program
UH West Oʻahu Education students Lydia Haff and Liann Sanerivi were selected by their peers...
UHWO Bookstore features Disney/Jansport collaboration
Disney/JansportFrom June 1 The UHWO Bookstore is offering the new Disney collab backpacks and accessories...
UH West Oʻahu’s Business Division accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
The University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration program has been accredited by...
Dr. Albie Miles Receives $154,000 grant from Kamehameha Schools
Agroecologist and UH West Oʻahu Assistant Professor of Sustainable Community Food Systems Albie Miles received...
Call it Destiny: UHWO Risk Management program receives endowment from Higa ʻOhana
When Roger Higa connected with the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu’s Risk Management program,...
Dr. Yasmine Romero publishes article in Critical Inquiry in Language Studies
UH West O’ahu Assistant Professor of English Yasmine Romero published the article, “Developing an Intersectional Framework:...
Dr. Monica LaBriola receives Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu Assistant Professor of History Monica LaBriola was recognized...
Dr. Lisa Rosenlee quoted in online magazine, “Aeon”
UH West Oʻahu Professor of Philosophy Li-Hsiang Lisa Rosenlee was quoted in “In Defense...
Dr. Carmen Nolte-Odhiambo publishes article in “Marvels & Tales”
UH West Oʻahu Assistant Professor of English Dr. Carmen Nolte-Odhiambo published a review of...