UH West Oʻahu in the News

A roundup of media coverage of UH West Oʻahu people, places, programs, and more.

• UH News (April 4): “UH campuses battle in Super Smash Bros. at Kawaii Kon.” A first-of-its-kind esports tournament showcased student talent from six University of Hawaiʻi campuses, including UH West Oʻahu, in front of more than 70,000 people in-person and virtually.
• UH News (April 13): “Free Onizuka Day of Exploration features 100 hands-on activities.” The Boy Scouts of America Aloha Council Onizuka Day of Exploration — Hawaiʻi’s largest family-friendly STEM event — took place on Saturday, April 22,  at UH West Oʻahu. 
• UH News (April 18): “UH West Oʻahu was a ‘perfect school’ for Waiʻanae High teacher.” Tyson Arasato credits UH West Oʻahu for his community-based learning approach and his development as an educator.
• UH News (April 19): “National teaching award honors UH West Oʻahu alumna.” Lydia Saffery was selected as one of 12 literacy educators nationwide to receive the 2021–22 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Early Career Educator of Color Leadership Award.