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UH West O‘ahu student making a difference as Miss Hawai‘i Teen Volunteer

As Miss Hawai‘i Teen Volunteer 2024, University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu student Emalia Pomaialoha Dalire encourages youth to be the best version of themselves —...

UH West O‘ahu wins local Pele, national ADDY awards

University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu graduate Melanie Denda won two gold and one bronze awards at the 2024 Pele Awards, which recognizes excellence in advertising...

UH West O‘ahu executive wins Fulbright Scholar Award

The Fulbright Program, a prestigious academic exchange program, recently selected Dr. Jessica L. W. Miranda, Director of Strategic Directions, Assessment, and Accreditation at the...

Graham-Tutt among next generation of HBCU leaders

The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at Clark Atlanta University in Georgia recently introduced its 2024 cohort of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)...

UH West Oʻahu’s Major delivers remarks at mayor’s Black History Month ceremony

Dr. Paula B. Major, professor of Social Studies Education at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu, delivered remarks at a special ceremony where Honolulu Mayor...

ACM connection results in cookie tin design

The artwork of a University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu Academy for Creative Media (ACM) student will be shared globally, thanks to a unique opportunity and...

UH West Oʻahu alum dedicated to continuing with Maui relief efforts

Nearly three months after the devastating Maui fires, University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu spring 2022 graduate Alejandra Guadalupe Ramirez remains committed to helping with relief...

UH West Oʻahu alum receives Hawaiʻi’s top teaching award

University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu alum Jackie Freitas was named the 2024 Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year by the Hawai‘i State Department of Education...

Campus leaders look ahead to new academic year, strategic planning

University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu Chancellor Maenette Benham welcomes a full slate of campus executives to start the fall 2023 semester. Joining Vice Chancellor for Administration...