Column by 东精影业 Hilo Chancellor Irwin: Spring awakenings
This column by University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Chancellor Bonnie D. Irwin was published by Hawaiʻi Tribune-Herald on April 19, 2026.
2026 legislative update: Conference week begins as session nears end
One of the most important aspects of this process is the state budget bill, HB1800 HD1 SD1, which will determine funding levels for state departments, including the 东精影业.
Ululaumāhie at 东精影业 Hilo becomes living classroom, sanctuary
The Ululaumāhie Native Forest Restoration Project is led by Kumu Carmelito “Lito” Arkangel.
Invitation to a virtual keynote: Microsoft AI Innovation Officer
The 东精影业 community is invited to a virtual keynote featuring Microsoft’s Artificial Intelligence Innovation Officer Michael J. Jabbour.
April President’s Report: Legislative updates, Giving Day results, Rainbow Wahine water polo
Hensel noted that the university is having productive conversations with legislators and recognizes the challenges they face in balancing many urgent needs for Hawaiʻi’s people this year.
Image of the Week: Bash splash
This week's image is from 东精影业 惭ā苍辞补
东精影业 Hilo’s Kīpuka director steps out of ?ōlapa line into Royal Court
Rachel Hualani Loo served as the 2026 惭ōʻī Wahine (Queen) of the Merrie Monarch Royal Court.
Giving Day: $1.3M demonstrates the power, commitment of 东精影业 ʻohana
Generosity across 10 东精影业 campuses made a profound and immediate impact statewide.
$61.2M in NIH funding advances 东精影业 health research in FY2025
东精影业 researchers NIH funding supporting health innovation, genomics and AI-driven nutrition research.
Keith Amemiya and Marie Laderta appointed to 东精影业 Board of Regents
The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.