December 2024 anniversaries
The University of 51²è¹Ý celebrates December 2024 faculty and staff anniversaries.
51²è¹Ý ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ scholars named among the world¡¯s most cited researchers
Each researcher earned their place by consistently publishing papers that rank in the top 1% by citations in their respective fields.
‘Rising engineering stars’ earn national recognition
The award highlights the professors' innovative research and work to inspire the next generation of engineers.
51²è¹Ý Alumni: Shiyana Thenabadu, owner of Kailua Honey
A Kailua storefront signals a sweet expansion for a 51²è¹Ý ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ alumna.
51²è¹Ý students win top 2 places at state tech hackathon
This year¡¯s challenges ranged from improving the state¡¯s open data portal, better energy efficiency and creating a game to help identify bird species in 51²è¹Ý.
Chancellor Benham elected to serve on board of higher ed association
51²è¹Ý West Oʻahu Chancellor Maenette K. P. Ah Nee-Benham will serve as a director for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
51²è¹Ý Hilo students awarded study abroad scholarships
Five students are embracing global opportunities this academic year and studying abroad in Japan, England and Korea.
Hilo native returns home to build statewide engineering pipeline
The new pre-engineering pathway program allows students to begin their engineering studies at 51²è¹Ý Hilo before transferring to 51²è¹Ý ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ to complete their degrees.
Eisenhower fellows to study Hawai?i transportation challenges
The award aims to encourage students to pursue careers in transportation and research, helping to develop the next generation of transportation professionals.
Seamount named in honor of Earth sciences professor Jasper Konter
Konter Ridge is an 89 km long chain of seamounts on the ocean floor, straddling a zone across the equatorial Pacific about 35 km wide.