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Not a straight shot, but a bullseye: student speaker’s path to graduation

As a nationally competitive archer, Matthew Schaefer knows all about the significance of a straight path. But as a University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu senior,...

Last ‘Onipa‘a speaker of semester is Hawaiian language educator

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu’s last ‘Onipa‘a speaker series event of the semester welcomes guest J. Hau‘oli Lorenzo-Elarco, Assistant Professor of Hawaiian language at...

UH West O‘ahu receives $2M grant award from Department of Justice

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) awarded the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu $2 million over three years for the university’s efforts to increase threat...

Learn playwriting techniques with Kumu Kahua Theatre

Discover the art of playwriting at a free beginning playwriting workshop presented by the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu Humanities Division/English Concentration and Kumu Kahua...

Research symposium to feature student and faculty presentations

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu’s Spring 2025 Student Research and Creative Works Symposium, which this semester will include oral presentations from both students and...

Onizuka Day at UH West Oʻahu welcomes thousands

An estimated 8,000 people attended the 9th annual Onizuka Day of Exploration — one of the largest STEM celebrations in the state — held...

Esports event draws hundreds to UH West Oʻahu

More than 900 people attended the Hawai‘i Esports Invitational Presented by Zippy’s — from March 22 to 23 at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu...

Upcoming conference offers important platform for faculty and staff

The Institute for Research & Engaged Scholarship (IRES) at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu presents the 3rd Annual Research & Engaged Scholarship Conference —...

UH West Oʻahu pre-nursing program receives $25K gift

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu pre-nursing program received a $25,000 gift from ‘Ohana Health Plan, which made the announcement at a special check presentation...