#Hawaii Pacific University
Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response plans to open sea turtle ER, rehab center
Plans for the new care center have been in development for 5 years and got a kick start this year by being awarded a $13,200 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. It should begin accepting patients this summer.
Grant supports research on leptospirosis in Hawai’i wetlands, fishponds
Hawai‘i Pacific University has been awarded a $50,000 grant from IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence to investigate the presence of leptospirosis in Hawai‘i wetlands, taro patches and fishponds.
Hawai‘i Pacific University names Steven D. Fenster first vice provost of student success
In his new role as vice provost of student success, Steven D. Fenster will collaborate with the University’s center for academic success, student life, library and learning commons teams.
Hawaiʻi Pacific University researchers analyzing rain runoff on state’s first plastic road
In a multi-year collaborative project, Hawai’i Pacific University research scientists and students have simulated rainfall on Hawai‘i’s first plastic road to determine if the created stormwater runoff contains harmful leached microplastics and/or synthetic chemicals.
University of Hawaiʻi president calls Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action ‘beyond disappointing’
University of Hawai’i President David Lassner called the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action in college admissions “beyond disappointing.”
Hawai‘i Pacific University to graduate over 600 in spring ceremony
The ceremony will be held in-person and can be streamed online.
HPU Offers Scholarships to Alumni Seeking Master’s Degrees
HPU alumni interested in applying for the Alumni Scholarship must be in a degree-seeking program and starting a new graduate program in fall 2019 or spring 2020.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Named HPU Distinguished Alumni
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard was honored as the university’s 2018 Paul T. C. Loo Distinguished Alumni.
HPU and Honokaʻa High Launch Virtual Classroom
The 17 Honokaʻa students who are enrolled in the program will connect with HPU professors using video technology that allows for real-time learning.
UH-Hilo Finishes Third in PacWest Hawai’i Challenge
BYU-Hawai’i and Hawai’i Pacific University tied at the top of the leaderboard, capturing 30 out of a possible 36 points.
Kurokawa Closes Out College Career With PWC Weekly Award
Kurokawa struck out nine, walked a batter, and allowed a hit in a complete game effort as UH-Hilo defeated HPU 3-0.
Initial PWC Hawai’i Challenge Standings Released
The University of Hawai’i at Hilo cross country team contributed two points for its school in the PacWest Conference Hawai’i Challenge standings.
PacWest Conference Hawai’i Challenge Debuts
Division II bragging rights in the state are on the line with the PacWest Conference Hawai’i Challenge.
Decision Made to Declare a Tie in UH-Hilo Softball Finale
Softball coaches from both Hawai’i Pacific University and the University of Hawai’i at Hilo agreed to end Saturday’s halted game in a 5-5 tie.
UHH’s Salinas Named PWC Pitcher of the Week
Vanessa Salinas had her longest outing of the season, a ten-inning victory over Hawai’i Pacific University. She hit the walk-off home run to seal the victory.
HPU Squashes Rally to Beat Vulcan Women
HPU defeated UH-Hilo for the second time in as many games. A week earlier, HPU dominated the Vulcans en route to a 99-65 win.
Vulcan Men Fall Short Again Against HPU
UH-Hilo lost by five points for the third consecutive game this season, falling to 4-5 on the season and 0-3 in conference play.
2013-2014 Academic All-PacWest Teams Announced
A total of 82 student-athletes with either UH-Hilo or Big Island high school ties achieved a minimum 3.0 grade point average while qualifying to participate in his/her sport.
HPU, UHH Earn PacWest Baseball Split
Both teams continue a six game series Saturday with a doubleheader from Wong Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
