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Making history as UH West Oʻahu Alumni awardee

Leila Wai Shimokawa - May 18, 2021

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UH West Oʻahu’s Foumai behind ‘unprecedented’ performances with Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - May 17, 2021 0

To his students, Dr. Michael-Thomas Foumai is a lecturer with the Academy for Creative Media at the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu, imparting knowledge to...

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National award for commitment to indigenous students given to UH West Oʻahu’s Kahumoku

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - May 12, 2021 0

For demonstrating outstanding leadership and commitment to indigenous students, advancing indigenous communities, and fostering the development of future leaders, Dr. Walter Kahumoku III of...

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UH West Oʻahu alum among ʻThirty Under 30’ emerging leaders

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Jan. 5, 2021 0

University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu alum and former employee Natalie Perez recalls how her experiences at UH West Oʻahu helped contribute to her many accomplishments...

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Six recipients of prestigious scholarships express gratitude, desire to succeed

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Sept. 14, 2020 0

Congratulations to six University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu students, recipients of the prestigious UH Regents, UH Presidential, and UH West Oʻahu Chancellor’s scholarships. The recipients are...

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Two graduating seniors find purpose, express mahalo to UH West Oʻahu

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - May 8, 2020 0

She grew up on the Waiʻanae coast, graduated as valedictorian of a class of 13 from a Hawaiian charter school, and was awarded a...

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UH West Oʻahu student named 2020 Truman Scholar

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - April 15, 2020 0

The nation’s premier graduate fellowship for those pursuing careers as public service leaders has named a University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu student to be among...

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UH West Oʻahu V.E.T.S. lab creates 3D-printed parts for protective equipment

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - April 2, 2020 0

The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu is doing its part to assist with the COVID-19 response with the help of 3D printers at the Veterans...

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UH West Oʻahu graduate honored as a ‘Teacher of Promise’

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - March 31, 2020 0

As Naturalee ʻIlima Puou speaks at the start of her English Language Arts class to more than two dozen high school freshmen, she easily...

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University Bandʻs Nakasone among distinguished conductors inducted into prestigious Hall of Fame

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Feb. 6, 2020 0

Michael D. Nakasoneʻs extraordinary musical journey of more than 50 years – including a distinguished 37-year career in Hawaiʻiʻs public schools and his current...

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