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Panelists address disaster preparedness, community resilience, and more, April 16

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Hear from a panel of experts about key vulnerabilities in the state's critical systems, preparedness, and successful community responses, information especially timely in light...
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Class Act

New edition available of Prizzia’s ‘Climate Change and Disaster Management’ book

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University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu professor Dr. Ross Prizzia recently published the third edition of his textbook, “Climate Change and Disaster Management.” Originally published in 2015,...
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Annual summit brings food system advocates to UH West Oʻahu

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The Transforming Hawai‘i’s Food Systems Together (THFST) initiative presented its 2nd Annual Hawai‘i Food System Summit on Dec. 14 and 15 at the University...
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Student Life

Students’ achievements celebrated at Pueo Awards

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University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu students and their accomplishments were honored at the Fall 2023 Pueo Awards Ceremony & Reception, held Dec. 7 at the...
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West O‘ahu Happenings

UH West Oʻahu scholarship luncheon honors donors and student recipients

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A quiet, attentive audience listened as University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu student Kamehalani Ortiz shared his recent involvement with Maui relief efforts — a moving...
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Student Life

Pueo Awards honored student excellence

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University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu students and their achievements were celebrated at the Spring 2023 Pueo Awards Ceremony & Reception, held April 26 at the...
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Spotlight

Dad-daughter duo enjoyed taking class together

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“All in the ‘Ohana” is a new series of stories that celebrates families who share a special connection with the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu...
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Spotlight

Father and son making memories together at UH West Oʻahu

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“All in the ‘Ohana” is a new series of stories that celebrates families who share a special connection with the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu...
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Spotlight

Feelings of pride mutual between mother and daughter, both UH West Oʻahu grads

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“All in the ‘Ohana” is a new series of stories that celebrates families who share a special connection with the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu...
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West O‘ahu Happenings

Student accomplishments highlight Fall 2022 awards ceremony

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UH West O‘ahu students received recognition for their notable accomplishments throughout the semester at the Fall 2022 Pueo Awards Ceremony and Reception, held Friday,...
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West O‘ahu Happenings

He Lei Mahalo celebrates donors and scholarship recipients

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University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu student Monica Aiwohi-Makekau, a single mother of five and the first in her family to attend college, is looking forward...
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Student excellence recognized at Pueo Awards

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Dozens of University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu students were recognized for academic and leadership excellence at the Pueo Awards, a ceremony presented by UH West...
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UH West Oʻahu approved for program to benefit veteran students

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently approved the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu as a training provider under a program that will help provide...
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Student Life

Pueo Awards recognized students’ academic and leadership excellence

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The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu Pueo Awards recognized the academic and leadership excellence of the university community and featured a celebration video announcing the...
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Class Act

UH West Oʻahu earned top rankings throughout spring semester

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Throughout the spring 2021 semester, the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu earned several top rankings, from being one of the most affordable colleges in the...
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West O‘ahu Happenings

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

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

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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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UH West Oʻahu to honor graduates at fall commencement

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Graduates, family, and friends will celebrate fall 2019 commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 14. More than 300 students will earn bachelor’s degrees and certificates...
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West O‘ahu Happenings

UH West Oʻahu to honor graduates at fall commencement on Dec. 14

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Graduates, family, and friends will celebrate fall 2019 commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 14. More than 300 students will earn bachelor’s degrees and certificates...
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Class Act

Regents, Presidential Scholarships awarded to UH West Oʻahu-bound students

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Two incoming University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu students were awarded prestigious scholarships and were celebrated at an awards ceremony on July 18th. Kengo Raganit, a...
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