Education

The 2025 marketing intern at Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union and student at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa received the award during the 2026 Hawai‘i Internship Summit.

“This recognition reflects what our students, faculty and community experience every day at [University of Hawaiʻi at] Mānoa: a campus where natural beauty, culture and academic excellence come together in a unique way,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos.

Keiki, ‘ohana and the broader community are encouraged to listen deeply, create meaningfully and reflect collectively on their relationship to ʻāina through a series of intergenerational experiences at the Hilo art center.

Deadlines near for free enrollment in credit monitoring and identity theft insurance for people who might have been impacted by the incident.

hosted by Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force, the event is slated for April 29 in Waimea and will feature presentations of information about data analysis correlating work between public safety and behavioral health and more, breakout sessions providing Native Hawaiian insight into substance use reduction, resource booths by community partners and more.

Amy Sueyoshi planned a visit to the campus on April 30 to May 1, following interim provost Vassilis L. Syrmos, after Dancing with the Stars.

AI chatbots used at all ten University of Hawaiʻi campuses continue to proactively identify student needs.

This week’s top 10 has everything from an ongoing exhibit featuring the legacy of Hawaiʻi beekeepers to raising awareness about sexual assault and how to prevent it; check out this week’s listings right now!

University of Hawaiʻi students developed a project that could help support sustained human activity on the Moon, Mars and beyond.

The 5-year All-Star Translational Award from the North Carolina-based cancer research foundation will support study of mesothelioma in patients carrying BAP1 mutation.

The three finalists will have a forum during their campus visits beginning with Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos next Monday.

Following the successful repair of their water systems, Hilo Union Elementary, Hilo Intermediate, and Hilo High School will reopen on Wednesday, April 22.

It is a valuable opportunity to learn about funding pathways and connect directly with experts who can support the next steps of small businesses; only several spaces remain, so don’t wait, register today.

Ensure eligibility documents are ready for the after-school program registration on April 22.

“This new institute combines [University of Hawaiʻi]’s strengths in cutting-edge, ocean-related research and our collaborative, place-based approach to working with resource managers throughout Hawaiʻi and the Pacific to protect our vital coral reefs,” said University of Hawaiʻi Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation Chad Walton.

“Phishing remains the most effective attack method in 2026 because it targets the one element that can’t be easily patched: people,” said University of Hawaiʻi Chief Information Officer Jodi Ito.

Building on the success of Direct2UH — the direct admissions initiative launched in October 2025 that offers free entry to Hawaiʻi public high school seniors based on their grade-point average — the grant will fund a unified admissions system with enhanced outreach and guidance.

Danielle Bartz, doctorate candidate in marine biology at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, was first awarded the $2,000 STEM Award from Zonta Club of Hilo, advancing her to the international level, where she won the $10,000 2026 Zonta International Women in STEM Award.

The new event showcases local cacao growers and chocolate makers; 3-day festival also includes educational activities, farm tour, college student chocolate competition, grand gala and much more.

Ten programs are in the nation’s top 50, and an additional 17 are in the top 100, as ranked by the 2026 U.S. News and World Report’s Best Graduate Schools.