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$1 million gift from W.K. Kellogg Foundation to enhance sustainability and resilience of Hawai‘i’s food system

Leila Wai Shimokawa - Feb. 1, 2022 0

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation made a two-year, $1 million donation to the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu Sustainable Community Food Systems program to create a...

West O‘ahu Happenings

ʻAmericans and the Holocaust’ traveling exhibition coming to James & Abigail Campbell Library

Leila Wai Shimokawa - Jan. 24, 2022 0

The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu James & Abigail Campbell Library is one of 50 U.S. libraries selected to host “Americans and the Holocaust,” a...

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Cyber students achieve highest finish with top 10 national ranking

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Dec. 21, 2021 0

University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu students finished a cybersecurity competition with an overall ranking of 10th in the country, according to recently published results by...

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‘Shining star’ senior will be among more than 300 fall 2021 graduates

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Dec. 9, 2021 0

University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu senior Noah Isaiah Tadena and his family are days away from a milestone. Tadena, who is majoring in Business Administration with...

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Exemplary student among graduates at UH West Oʻahu’s first in-person commencement in two years

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Dec. 7, 2021 0

Emma Lake's time at the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu has been bookended by notable achievements — from receiving a Regents Scholarship as an incoming...

West O‘ahu Happenings

Academy for Creative Media Facility enjoys successful awards season

Leila Wai Shimokawa - Nov. 29, 2021 0

The Academy for Creative Media Facility at the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu received a slate of design awards for its creativity, high quality of...

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Grant funds grow-your-own teacher prep program at UH West Oʻahu

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Oct. 18, 2021 0

Create a pathway for teacher candidates — not just into the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu, but out of UH West Oʻahu and back into...

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UH West Oʻahu awarded $780K grant from Department of Homeland Security

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Oct. 15, 2021 0

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu $780,000 for its efforts to create threat assessment and management teams, and...

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Sustaining STEM success among Native Hawaiian students

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Oct. 14, 2021 0

A new summer bridge program for high school students and a teaching strategy workshop for educators are among the continued efforts of an initiative...

West O‘ahu Happenings

Creative Media students contribute skills, talent to Kapolei Commons campaign

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Oct. 12, 2021 0

Kapolei Commons announced last month its new “Kapolei in Common” campaign, which features a collaboration with the Academy for Creative Media at the University...

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Scholarships ʻjust the beginning’ for grateful students at UH West Oʻahu

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Sept. 29, 2021 0

Congratulations to eight 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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UH West Oʻahu’s Miles awarded $300K grant for Aloha ʻĀina Academy

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - July 14, 2021 0

The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu's Dr. Albie Miles, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Community Food Systems, received a two-year, $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department...

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New academic offerings to address workforce needs

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - June 16, 2021 0

Heading into the fall semester, the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu introduces two new academic offerings — a concentration in Data Analytics and certificate in...

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Making history as UH West Oʻahu Alumni awardee

Leila Wai Shimokawa - May 18, 2021 0

Taking a lesson from one of his favorite educators, Dr. Glenn Medeiros knows that making history is dependent upon having a good grasp of...

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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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Timely texts can improve vaccination rates, according to study co-authored by UH West Oʻahu faculty

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - May 10, 2021 0

Timely reminder messages via text can significantly increase vaccination rates, according to a megastudy published in one of the top science journals in the...

West O‘ahu Happenings

Pro surfer first to receive UH West Oʻahu’s Hawaiian and Indigenous Health and Healing degree

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - May 4, 2021 0

Professional surfer Moanalani Jones Wong is believed to be one of the best females to ever surf the legendary Banzai Pipeline, also known as...

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UH West Oʻahu graduate says it’s ‘never too late’ to better yourself

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - May 3, 2021 0

Jill Kehaulani Thompson is passionate about wanting to make a difference in her community and is driven to become a social worker, to one...

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UH West Oʻahu receives $183K grant award for cybersecurity

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - April 9, 2021 0

University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu’s Dr. J. Burrell received a $183,000 cybersecurity grant award that will fund student internships and the purchase of equipment to...

West O‘ahu Happenings

Congressman Case hears about indigenous-serving initiatives during visit to campus

Leila Wai Shimokawa - April 7, 2021 0

The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu showcased itʻs indigenous-serving initiatives and new facilities to Congressman Ed Case, who visited the campus on Monday, April 5....

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UH West Oʻahu cyber teams finish 2020 ranked 12th in the nation

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Feb. 19, 2021 0

University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu cyber students finished 2020 with a power ranking of 12th in the country, according to a ranking recently published by...

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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...

West O‘ahu Happenings

Virtual commencement honors over 700 grads, including mom who is ‘a great example’

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Dec. 9, 2020 0

University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu student Tasha Dela Rama wants to be an example for her three children. Dela Rama, a first-generation college student from Kapolei,...

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Distance learning ‘part of UH West Oʻahu’s identity’

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Dec. 7, 2020 0

From his home in Kīlauea, Kauaʻi, Marvin Jake De Peralta has adjusted to taking courses at the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu. “In the beginning, distance...

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