UHWO in the News
Leilehua’s Jackie Freitas takes unlikely path to Teacher of the Year
Not only did Leilehua High School natural resources teacher Jackie Freitas not expect to be named Hawaii State Teacher of the Year, but she originally didn’t even start out intending to teach high school or agriculture….
Skyline: 2nd station is sandwiched by UH campus, Ho‘opili growth
Around Hoomohala Avenue, a fair amount of the “where” has been established in what some people several years ago were calling the “train to nowhere.”
UH System News
Excellence in teaching, groundbreaking research honored by UH regents
“These awardees represent the very best of UH: world-class scholars and educators whose work has local impact and global reach.”
President Hensel encourages UH Maui graduates to chart their own path forward
Hensel delivered the keynote address at the UH Maui College spring commencement, encouraging graduates to embrace change, find joy in their journey, and stay true to themselves.
Reflecting on the transformative power of Higher Education
This editorial authored by UH President Wendy Hensel appeared in the May 18 edition of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
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Class Act
UH West O‘ahu students win regional cyber competition, place 12th nationally
University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu cybersecurity students finished 12th overall out of more than 130 teams in a national collegiate cyber competition, which was held...
Pueo People
UH Mānoa math grad credits UH West Oʻahu, UH Mānoa for his success
As Tanner Johnson prepares to receive his master’s degree in mathematics from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s College of Natural Sciences this spring, he’s reflecting...
Student Life
Summer 2025 HOLO Card for students now available
University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu students can now purchase a Summer 2025 HOLO Card for reduced fares on both TheBus and Skyline. The Summer 2025 HOLO Card is available for students to purchase...
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