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Six recipients of prestigious scholarships express gratitude, desire to succeed

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Sept. 14, 2020

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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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Studentsʻ accomplishments celebrated at Pueo Awards

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Dec. 9, 2019 0

The Fall 2019 Pueo Awards honored University of Hawai'i-West O'ahu students for their successes and accomplishments this semester both in the classroom and out...

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Studentʻs sacrifice, then perseverance culminates with college degree Dec. 14

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Dec. 9, 2019 0

Taking a temporary hiatus from college turned into a three-year break that left Jo-Ann Payongayong feeling overworked, tired, and unfulfilled. She knew there was...

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World championship win for powerlifter and UH West Oʻahu professor

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Nov. 22, 2019 0

There's a powerlifting champion on the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu campus, and he also happens to be the Business Administration Division chair. Dr. Matthew Chapmanʻs...

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Nominations welcome for University of Hawaiʻi Teaching Excellence Awards

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Nov. 15, 2019 0

Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to nominate a faculty member (full-time or part-time) or librarian for the 2019-2020 University of Hawai‘i Teaching Excellence...

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