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UH West Oʻahu and AES Hawai‘i energy company celebrate launch of new solar project

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - April 10, 2024 0

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu and AES Hawai‘i celebrated the launch of the company’s West O‘ahu solar-plus-storage project in Kapolei, the company’s first facility to...

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UH West O‘ahu executive wins Fulbright Scholar Award

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - April 4, 2024 0

The Fulbright Program, a prestigious academic exchange program, recently selected Dr. Jessica L. W. Miranda, Director of Strategic Directions, Assessment, and Accreditation at the...

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UH West O‘ahu welcomes ‘Guardians’ sculpture

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - April 2, 2024 0

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu welcomed last week a new work of art — titled “Nā Kia‘i o Kapolei,” or “The Guardians of Kapolei”...

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Onizuka Day of Exploration at UH West Oʻahu for second year

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - March 28, 2024 0

Meet a NASA astronaut, see helicopters up close, watch chess and robotics tournaments, enjoy food trucks, and engage in interactive workshops presented by University...

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Pueo Gaming wins esports championship, first collegiate title

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - March 18, 2024 0

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu Pueo Gaming esports club received last month a long-awaited trophy for winning its first championship in League of Legends...

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Graham-Tutt among next generation of HBCU leaders

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - March 11, 2024 0

The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at Clark Atlanta University in Georgia recently introduced its 2024 cohort of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)...

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UH West Oʻahu’s Major delivers remarks at mayor’s Black History Month ceremony

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Feb. 15, 2024 0

Dr. Paula B. Major, professor of Social Studies Education at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu, delivered remarks at a special ceremony where Honolulu Mayor...

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Micronesian artwork exhibited at UH West O‘ahu library

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Feb. 14, 2024 0

An art exhibit believed to be the first in Honolulu to highlight the work of contemporary and traditional artists of Micronesian ancestry who live...

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Getting to do ‘artsy stuff whilst also learning science’

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Feb. 8, 2024 0

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu’s newest Creative Media course is a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) class, making UH West O‘ahu among...

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Yong receives national honor for being ‘Outstanding Mentor’

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Feb. 2, 2024 0

University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Kamuela Yong was named the 2023 recipient of the Outstanding Mentor Award for Native American...

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New partnership with college in Philippines to bring transfer students to UH West Oʻahu

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Dec. 20, 2023 0

Representatives from the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu and Enderun Colleges recently signed a Transfer and Articulation Agreement to establish a partnership that allows students...

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Students’ achievements celebrated at Pueo Awards

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Dec. 11, 2023 0

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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UH West Oʻahu student honored for being outstanding leader

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Dec. 5, 2023 0

An international educational organization recognized University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu student Mikaela “Mika” Briones Eaton — who serves as editor-in-chief of the campus’ student newspaper...

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As graduation nears, UH West Oʻahu student asserts education is ‘key tool’

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Dec. 1, 2023 0

Bryceson Gregory Keali‘iwiwo‘oleikamaunaki‘eki‘e Tugade is mindful of the messages he hopes to convey to the hundreds in attendance — notably his fellow graduating classmates...

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Commencement student speaker shares importance of ‘showing up’

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Nov. 30, 2023 0

The college diploma that Kalāwena Kalehuawehe will be receiving soon from the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu represents years of dedication. But she said its...

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‘Ulu‘ulu honored with HIFF Legacy Award

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Nov. 2, 2023 0

The Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) recognized ‘Ulu‘ulu: The Henry Ku‘ualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive of Hawai‘i at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu with...

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UH West Oʻahu hosts high schoolers at career expo

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Oct. 30, 2023 0

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu hosted more than 1,300 high school freshmen who explored career opportunities at the Oct. 27 West O‘ahu Student Career...

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UH West Oʻahu alum receives Hawaiʻi’s top teaching award

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Oct. 12, 2023 0

University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu alum Jackie Freitas was named the 2024 Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year by the Hawai‘i State Department of Education...

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Free, fresh produce for UH West Oʻahu students

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Oct. 10, 2023 0

Update, Oct. 16: The remaining dates of distribution are Oct. 17, 24, and 30. In an effort to ensure students are nourished, healthy, and thriving,...

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UH West Oʻahu scholarship luncheon honors donors and student recipients

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Oct. 3, 2023 0

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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Exhibition from peace museum in Okinawa coming to UH West Oʻahu

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Aug. 31, 2023 0

Discover the powerful and poignant story of the Himeyuri Student Corps — female students who were mobilized as assistant nurses in 1945 during the...

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UH West Oʻahu awarded NSF grant for project to develop high-quality math teachers

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Aug. 29, 2023 0

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu received a nearly $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for a project that focuses on the importance of developing...

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UH West Oʻahu faculty and lecturer honored with teaching awards

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Aug. 23, 2023 0

Congratulations to the following University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu faculty and lecturer for earning awards honoring teaching excellence and innovation, and lifetime achievement during the...

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Campus leaders look ahead to new academic year, strategic planning

Leila Wai Shimokawa - Aug. 22, 2023 0

University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu Chancellor Maenette Benham welcomes a full slate of campus executives to start the fall 2023 semester. Joining Vice Chancellor for Administration...

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UH West Oʻahu first-year students welcomed at Lā Pūnua event

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Aug. 7, 2023 0

Wai‘anae resident Franchelle Gudoy, 18, paused at an informational table set up at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu Campus Center because she was interested...

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