2016 News Articles
December
Principles of Marketing Class Visits Anthology Marketing
On December 2, students in the Fall 2016 Principles of Marketing class of Attila Pohlmann, Ph.D., toured the offices of Anthology Marketing Group, which offers services in four disciplines: Research, advertising, digital, and public relations.
HPU awards four Hawaiʻi high school seniors full four-year scholarships
HPU awards four Hawaiʻi high school seniors full four-year scholarships. Students earned a full-ride through the #HPU4Hawaii Scholarship Challenge
Hawai‘i Pacific University to Celebrate Fall 2016 Commencement
Hawai‘i Pacific University to Celebrate Fall 2016 Commencement
Hawai’i Pacific University Recognized for Diversity in The Wall Street Journal and The Chronicle of Higher Education
Hawai’i Pacific University Recognized for Diversity in The Wall Street Journal and The Chronicle of Higher Education
Professional Sports Leader to Deliver Commencement Address at HPU
Professional Sports Leader to Deliver Commencement Address at HPU
Graduate Valedictory Speaker Named for December Commencement Ceremony
Graduate Valedictory Speaker Named for December Commencement Ceremony
Undergraduate Valedictory Speaker Named for December Commencement Ceremony
Undergraduate Valedictory Speaker Named for December Commencement Ceremony
November
Student Perspective: Internship Allows MSIS Student to Test the Waters
Chris Beach applied what he learned through his healthcare information systems internship.
HPU Team Wins Prestigious Computer Programming Contest
HPU Team Wins Prestigious Computer Programming Contest
October
HPU Social Work Students Collaborate with Kula No Na Po’e Hawai’i
The 3rd annual "Taste of Papakolea" is a collaborative event being organized by HPU Social Work students and community leaders at Papakolea Community Center under Kula No Na Po’e Hawai’i.
Student Success: Justin Kammer’s AIG Internship and Job Offer
HPU student Justin Kammer lands an internship with insurance company AIG.
HPU welcomes The Old Spaghetti Factory to Aloha Tower
Hawaiʻi Pacific University brings the popular family restaurant to the downtown community; adds to the growing list of tenants at the iconic waterfront location
College of Health and Society Participates in Children and Youth Day
The HPU College of Health and Society (CHS) participated in the 23rd Annual Hawaii Children and Youth Day event held on Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Hawaii State Capitol and the surrounding Capitol District.
Hospitality & Tourism Management Student Receives Industry Scholarship
The Skål International, Hawaii Chapter, presented a scholarship to Senior Hospitality & Tourism Management major Gabriella Andrade, at its annual scholarship dinner held on Sept. 29.
Chantal Charbonnier and Her Scholarship Winning Experience at HPU
Not many teenagers can say they’ve had the opportunity to give a TED Talk and even fewer can say they’ve won a four year scholarship based in part on that talk, but Chantal Charbonnier can say she’s accomplished both.
Downtown INBRE Lab Construction Complete
HPU completed construction of its new IDeA Network of Biomedical Research (INBRE) Laboratories at the Model Progress building (1188 Fort Street).
HPU celebrates dedicated supporters at annual Trustees’ Dinner event
Trustees acknowledge new president, John Yukio Gotanda, D. Suehiro Electric., Inc., and Dr. and Mrs. Allen Zecha
September
HPU's Fourth Annual White Coat Ceremony
The fourth annual HPU White Coat ceremony was held on Monday Sept. 19, to acknowledge the incoming nursing class of Fall 2016. The class consists of 72 students who were accepted into the program.
HPU Expands Study Abroad Program
HPU Expands Study Abroad Program with 'Generation Study Abroad' Funding to Support Scholarships.
HPU ‘ohana at Hawaii Society of Business Professionals (HSBP) event
HPU President John Gotanda spoke at the Thursday, Sept. 15, HSBP luncheon. He shared his strategic vision for HPU, how HPU’s curriculum will help address the current talent shortage, and his expectations for the Aloha Tower and windward facilities.
James A. Vaughan Prize for Poetry Competition
HPU is calling for entries for the annual James A. Vaughan Poetry Competition.
Sharing the HPU experience with new students
Hawai‘i Pacific University Senior Peer Mentor Kelly Wapenski said the first couple of weeks of school — filled with campus events — is a good time for incoming students to meet people and make friends.
August
Student Perspective: Epic Internship Find
Senior Hospitality & Tourism Management major Gabriella Andrade interned with the United States Tennis Association Hawaii Pacific Section.
Nursing students from Seoul attend HPU 'English for Nurses' Program
When it comes to helping others and possibly saving lives, some human qualities appear to be universal: empathy, compassion, willingness to assist, and the ability to respond in an emergency with appropriate skills and knowledge. But can you do this in a language other than your own?!
The John Heckathorn, Ph.D Internship Award
The John Heckathorn, Ph.D Internship Award provides awards for the College of Liberal Arts, Department of Communication students.
Waimanālo homestead resident awarded HPU scholarship
Through a partnership with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) and the Waimanālo Hawaiian Homes Association (WHHA), a Hawai‘i Pacific University scholarship — with a goal to educate more native Hawaiians — was awarded.
Learning through discovery
Hawai‘i Pacific University Associate Professor of Biology Catherine Unabia, Ph.D., developed an interest in native Hawaiian plants as an undergraduate at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Unabia had been attending college in California and transferred to UH when her dad got a job in Hawai‘i.
July
HPU Ranked Among Top 50 Computer Science Degrees for International Students
Hawai‘i Pacific University has been ranked among the 2016 top 50 computer science degrees for international students by College Values Online.
Gaining Career Experience As an Intern
Senior Marketing major Patrick Wilk works as a communications intern at the world headquarters of AAR CORP.
John Y. Gotanda Assumes Role As President of HPU
John Yukio Gotanda takes office today as the president of Hawaii Pacific University.
June
Alumna pursuing Ph.D. earns NOAA scholarship
Andrea Kealoha (MS in Marine Science ’14) was one of two students selected for the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship funded by NOAA. Kealoha is at Texas A&M University pursuing her doctorate in oceanography with a focus on coral reef health in response to ocean acidification.
BSN alumna earns PhD
Avis Ing-Randolph (BSN ’07), Ph.D., successfully defended her dissertation and earned her doctorate — Nursing Research-Quantitative — from UCLA in May. The title of her dissertation is “Effect of a Group Music Nursing Intervention on Anxiety among Individuals with Mild to Moderate Dementia in Los Angeles Assisted Living Facilities.”
Oceanography faculty is one of the authors of United Nations Environment Programme report
Associate Professor of Oceanography Samuel Kahng, Ph.D., is one of 35 mesophotic coral ecosystems experts from around the world contributing to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report entitled “Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems: A Lifeboat for Coral Reefs?”
May
Interim Dean of HPU College of Business Named
Dr. Warren Wee, CPA, CGMA, has been appointed the interim dean of the Hawai‘i Pacific University College of Business, effective July 1.
DAISY Awards given to Nursing faculty and student
Associate Professor of Nursing Hazel Downing, Ed.D., MSN, RN, and recent graduate Elizabeth Eichenberger (BSN ’16), received the DAISY Award and the DAISY in Training Award, respectively. The awards were announced at Hawai‘i Pacific University’s Spring 2016 BSN Pinning Ceremony, which was held on Monday, May 9 on the front lanai of Hawaii Loa campus.
Dean of HPU College of Natural and Computational Sciences Appointed
Dr. Brenda Jensen has been named the dean of the Hawai‘i Pacific University College of Natural and Computational Sciences, and will assume the post on June 16.
Acrobatics and Tumbling athlete proud of team's success
Shawna Uehara took home the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association Most Outstanding Player award this year. It caps off a stellar Acrobatics and Tumbling career for the Hawai‘i Pacific University senior, who was among the program's first recruits.
Hawaii Adjutant General to Deliver Commencement Speech at HPU
Major General Arthur “Joe” Logan, Adjutant General, Hawaii, will deliver the keynote address at Hawai‘i Pacific University’s 86th commencement, set for Thursday, May 12, 5 p.m., at the Neal Blaisdell Arena. General Logan is a graduate of HPU, with a distinguished career of service in Hawaii and abroad.
HPU Increases Support for Veteran Students Through Yellow Ribbon Program
Hawai‘i Pacific University is increasing its support for U.S. military veteran students through the Yellow Ribbon program, starting in the fall 2016 semester.
April
HPU receives Hawaii Green Business Award
HPU was the winner of a 2016 Hawaii Green Business Award, Green Events category, for its Presidential Lecture Series on Global Leadership and Sustainability.
Navatek Donates Advanced Design Catamaran to HPU
Navatek, Ltd. today donated its advanced design TLB CAT (tandem lifting body catamaran) to Hawaii Pacific University for use in support of the university’s educational programs.
HPU Team Wins District National Student Advertising Competition
Hawai‘i Pacific University advertising students were the district winners of the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) on Saturday, April 16.
HPU Names Down as Associate VP and Chief Information Officer
Hawai‘i Pacific University has named Cody V. Down as Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), following a nationwide search.
HPU Examines Emerging Technologies and Energy Policy at Free Lecture April 18
Hawai'i Pacific University brings science and technology communication expert David M. Berube, Ph.D., to Hawaii for a free public talk examining emerging technologies and their impacts on ecosystems and communities.
School of Social Work at the Capitol
HPU School of Social Work students and faculty attended the Social Work Legislative Day at the Hawai‘i State Capitol on March 30.
March
Dean of HPU College of Liberal Arts Accepts VP, Academic Affairs, Position in Arkansas
Dr. David Lanoue, dean of the Hawai‘i Pacific University College of Liberal Arts, will leave HPU in June, 2016, to become vice president for academic affairs at Southern Arkansas University.
HPU, National WWII Museum Partner for Pacific Academy Summer Program
This summer, Hawai‘i Pacific University and the National WWII Museum will partner for a unique educational and cultural experience.
HPU Graduate Nursing Climbs in U.S. News Rankings, Social Work Program Ranks for First Time
Hawai‘i Pacific University's graduate nursing program climbed significantly in U.S. News & World Report's recent rankings.
HPU Ranked Among the Most Affordable Online Accounting Degree Programs
College Values Online has ranked Hawai‘i Pacific University among its 100 most affordable online accounting degree programs.
Learning to protect 'beautiful ecosystems'
Hawai‘i Pacific University Marine Science student Sarah Donahue, from Phoenix, Arizona, connected with science early in life. In sixth grade, her class went on a study trip to a marine facility on Catalina Island, in Cherry Cove, California.
Grauman Selected as HPU VP for Enrollment Management
Following a nationwide search, Hawai‘i Pacific University has selected Greg G. Grauman as its Vice President for Enrollment Management.
February
A new experience in Hawai‘i for this educator
Howard J. Karger, Ph.D., joined Hawai‘i Pacific University as Professor and Director, School of Social Work, in January.
HPU Awards 10 Four-Year Scholarships to Hawaii High School Seniors
Program recognizes academic achievement and social innovations that benefit Hawaii
Associate Professor of Oceanography, alumna and students present at conference
The Pelagicos lab, led by Associate Professor of Oceanography David Hyrenbach, Ph.D., participated in the Pacific Seabird Group Conference at Turtle Bay, O'ahu, Feb. 11-13. Hyrenbach, Shannon Lyday (MSMS ’13), and MSMS students Catherine Pham and Sarah Donahue presented the following.
HPU Names John Y. Gotanda Next President
The Board of Trustees of Hawai'i Pacific University has selected John Yukio Gotanda as the university’s next president.
January
Lecture Series Brings Noted Sustainability Experts to HPU
Prominent experts in conservation and public policy will kick off a new series of lectures presented at Hawai‘i Pacific University in February.
Nashville Waikiki opens at the Aloha Tower Marketplace
Nashville Waikiki, Hawaii’s only country western and classic rock saloon, will open for business at the Aloha Tower Marketplace on Friday, January 22, offering grand opening specials through the weekend.
Blues musician Marcia Ball talks 'Women in Music' at HPU, February 1
Hawai‘i Pacific University welcomes acclaimed blues musician Marcia Ball, for a special conversation on Monday, February 1.
Stanton Wins James A. Vaughan Award for Poetry
Joseph Stanton was named the recipient of Hawai‘i Pacific University’s James A. Vaughan Award for Poetry, winning first prize for his poems “Hala” and “the Web of an Orb Weaver.”
Shimabukuro hired as HR Director - Faculty Relations, Academics, and Research Staff
Hawai‘i Pacific University has hired Bert Shimabukuro to serve as Human Resources Director – Faculty Relations, Academics, and Research Staff.
Dean of HPU College of Business to Take Helm at Top Florida Business School
Dr. Deborah Crown, dean of the Hawaii Pacific University College of Business, will leave HPU in June, 2016, to become dean of the Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business, in Winter Park, Florida.