UHWO in the News

Tanya Hōkūlani Racoma and Brendan Isaiah ‘Onipa‘a Racoma.

Mother and son to graduate together at UH West Oahu

After nearly two decades, Waipahu mom completes her degree alongside her eldest, joining 190 students at mid-year commencement.

Hawai‘i News Now

The UH West Oahu band was invited to attend the Midwest Clinic Conference in Chicago but they need your help to get there.

UH West Oahu band seeking community help to get to prestigious music conference

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Keone‘ai Skyline Station next to UH West O‘ahu.

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.”

Mid Week

Never Forgotten

This year marked the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. For the generation of Americans who lived through that time, images of the frantic helicopter evacuations from the U.S. embassy are seared into their memory.

Mid Week

Eddie and Me

December has long been a special time of the year for Myrna Kamae. Beyond the annual holiday celebrations, the middle of the 12th month marks an anniversary of sorts for her. Next week, it will be 61 years since she beheld these islands for the very first time…

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Hawaii’s public schools lag in violence prevention, experts say

Hawaii’s public schools are lagging behind severely on student monitoring to prevent school shootings, with only one out of the state’s 295 public and public charter schools operating a “behavioral intervention threat-assessment team” that…

Nature

Charting a course to make maths truly universal

Mathematicians leading decolonization efforts say that building knowledge-sharing partnerships with communities is key.

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UH West Oahu’s accreditation is affirmed for 8 more years

The University of Hawaii West Oahu has been granted another eight years of accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission.

UH System News

President Hensel: Welcome back, UH ʻohana

January 12, 2026
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“Here’s to a semester grounded in curiosity, care and collective progress.”

‘Thanks dawg’: How UH’s AI chatbots are transforming student support

January 11, 2026
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Digital ‘buddies’ provide immediate answers, connections for UH students.

One vision, two campuses: Peñaloza launches new era for West Oʻahu

January 8, 2026
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Dual chancellor begins work on a new regional education ecosystem.

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Student Life

Students can purchase Spring 2026 HOLO Card

University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu students can purchase a Spring 2026 HOLO Card for reduced fares on both TheBus and Skyline. The Spring 2026 HOLO Card is available for students to purchase until...

West Oʻahu Happenings

UH West Oʻahu celebrates 50 Years and new leadership at 2026 Convocation

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu inaugurated 2026 by welcoming interim Chancellor Carlos Peñaloza and celebrating the institution’s 50th anniversary at its...

Spotlight

50 Acts of Pueo Pride

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu's new Spotlight Series focuses on the “50 Acts of Pueo Pride,” featuring events co-branded in celebration with the campus’s 50th anniversary. This milestone series...

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