University of Hawaii at Hilo

UH Hilo and Hawaiʻi Pacific University have launched a collaborative student research project on climate impacts in Hawaiʻi & the Pacific region. The vision is to inspire other universities to launch the same type of collaborative courses. I mua! go.hawaii.edu/irg @HPU

You might know UH Hilo alumna and former Hawaiʻi Community College professor Anne Chung as @livinghilostyle, a page that highlights local food and the community. In her feature, Anne shares why she is grateful for her time at UH Hilo, the story behind Living Hilo Style, and more! #UHAlumni #UHHilo #LivingHiloStyle

Study Abroad: UH Hilo linguistics major Imehana Villas-Boas discovered her “found family” in Seoul, South Korea. A connoisseur of multiple languages, Imehana jumped at the chance to study at Hankuk University’s Foreign Studies go.hawaii.edu/ibv

UH Hilo’s leading Hawaiian language program inspires Okinawa! Students and leadership from Ke Kula ʻO Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu and Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language traveled to Okinawa to inspire Indigenous language revitalization go.hawaii.edu/iaC

From ʻŌlapa to Aloaliʻi. UH Hilo’s Kīpuka director steps out of the ʻōlapa line and into the Royal Court at Merrie Monarch 2026 go.hawaii.edu/Pai

In his research, UH Hilo biologist Patrick Hart plays it by ear with Hawaiʻi forest birds. Breaking ground in the field of bioacoustics, Hart uses sound in different aspects of ecology to better understand distribution and abundance of forest birds & more go.hawaii.edu/FFi

Alumna Ann Inouye, a Waiākea High grad now a clinical psychologist in Maryland, says her study abroad experience shaped who she is today. “Those (Japanese philosophies & values) still guide how I love, how I relate to others, and how I approach the world” go.hawaii.edu/inN

UH Hilo's Ululaumāhie Native Forest Restoration Project is an ongoing outdoors lab promoting culture and botany through hands-on experience on the grounds of Haleʻōlelo, home to the Hawaiian language college. More photos and story! go.hawaii.edu/iyd

Inspirational stories from 6 study abroad students supported by scholarships! “Studying abroad has always felt like a far away dream from high school... but any dream can come true when hard work & dedication is present," Waiākea grad Kira Okazaki. More: go.hawaii.edu/ik8

UH Hilo anthropology-history class on “Kalākaua: the Merrie Monarch” is immersed this week in a festival of learning! Students in the class are participating in festival events & activities, kōkua when able, learning as much as possible. Story: go.hawaii.edu/i2R

In a quest for deeper meaning, senior Wainohia Peloso built her academic journey with ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, performing arts, & creative writing. “Doing all these different things has helped a lot in terms of building self-confidence & helping me find my voice" go.hawaii.edu/bxi

Today, our entire UH ʻohana comes together for #4UHGivingDay! For UH Hilo, this 24-hour online fundraising event is a powerful opportunity to celebrate our unique community & invest in people & programs that make our campus so special. Learn more/links: go.hawaii.edu/iA5

UH Hilo hosted the annual Phi Alpha Theta Regional Conference; history students from BYU-Hawaiʻi, HPU, UH Mānoa & UH Hilo presented their research, with prizes! "This conference offers students a supportive introduction to the research paper experience" go.hawaii.edu/KVi

Chancellor Irwin's Monthly Column: Student support at UH Hilo comes in many forms. "In addition to creating and updating degree programs, UH Hilo continually improves how we support students on their academic and personal journeys" go.hawaii.edu/iPD

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek SK Kawakami declared May 27, 2026, as Dr. Peter R. Mills Day in honor of the esteemed UH Hilo professor's groundbreaking research and his “culturally grounded understanding of Kauaʻi’s history and the central role of Native Hawaiians.” go.hawaii.edu/FJi

Chancellor's Message: UH Giving Day is April 8! “Gifts of all sizes are key to our success. Provide critical resources, empower students to succeed, advance academic & innovative programs, help respond to urgent needs within our community." Message/info: go.hawaii.edu/iA5

Study Abroad: Recent UH Hilo graduate Lichen Forster studied geology in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and Peru. “We learn and grow so much by leaving home,” says Lichen. Story and photos: go.hawaii.edu/rAi

Astrophotos! UH Hilo students taking an astronomy course on galactic & extragalactic astrophysics traveled up Maunakea, telescopes in tow, to capture spectacular images for the lab portion of their class. Story & more photos: go.hawaii.edu/6fi

Collaborators from @UHHilo, @CFHTelescope, and @universitelaval simulated the past, present, and future of a collision between two galaxies. Read more about this international team and the role of undergraduate research in studies like this: bit.ly/Galaxies-Colli…

UH Hilo hosted international conference on English language, literature studies. The 5th Annual Hawaiʻi International Conference on English Language and Literature Studies highlighted currently evolving English research and teaching from around the world go.hawaii.edu/h5D