2021 News Article
Shark Bites March 2021
March #SharkBites roundup: In the home stretch of the Spring term, activity abounds — in and out of the classroom — at HPU. Go Sharks!
Hawai‘i's First Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at HPU to Welcome Applicants in 2021
The DPT Program's innovative curriculum will blend distance learning, on-campus lab experience.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Leaders
The new Women's Executive Leadership Council matches talented students with trail-blazing female executives.
Shark Bites February 2021
February #SharkBites roundup: In and out of the classroom, the members of our HPU 'ohana are doing great things. We salute our students, faculty, and staff for their accomplishments and achievements.
Integrating Simulation into a Research Study, Focusing on Obesity Bias and Stigma
Linda Nosaka, DNP, APRN-Rx, AGACNP-BC, is the first HPU Doctor of Nursing Practice student to perform a research activity utilizing simulation modalities in the University’s College of Health and Society Simulation Program.
DAISY Award Recipient Unpacks the Gratifying Field of Nursing
Simulation educator Naomi Bretschneider, RN, CCRN, receives the Daisy Award, upon nomination from two of her students.
Cinematic Multimedia Arts Professor’s Textbook Published
Kendall Hunt Publishing Company recently published the textbook Foundational Digital Multimedia by William Erwin Quest Kennelly.
The 2021 HPU Short Script Contest Winners Announced
The annual contest recognizes students' work in the categories of Best Original Script and Best Adapted Script.
First Look Poster Competition: Open to All HPU Students
The Multimedia Programs have announced the 2019 First Look Mixed Media Festival Poster Design Competition.
Student Messages: COVID-19 Updates
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Annual HPU Poetry Award Winner Announced
Ness Morrison is the winner of this year’s James Vaughan Award for Poetry.
Shark Bites January 2021
January #SharkBites: As we kick-off the start of the Spring semester, we highlight campus programs and achievements of our 'ohana in the New Year.
Housing and Residence Life Recognized As Ke Kaukahi Award Winner
The Special Events and Recognition Committee, on behalf of the Staff Council, presented the Fall 2020 Ke Kaukahi Recognition of Excellence award to the Housing and Residence Life department.
Chris Martin Honored As Ke Kaukahi Award Winner
The Special Events and Recognition Committee, on behalf of the Staff Council, presented the Fall 2020 Ke Kaukahi recognition of Excellence award to Chris Martin, Security Manager.
College of Business Faculty Research Published in a Top-ranked Business Journal
Assistant Professor of Management Tolga Ulusemre, Ph.D., and Associate Professor of Economics Xin Fang, Ph.D., received acceptance of their article by the Journal of Business Ethics.
HPU’s Sam Moku to Join Blangiardi Administration
Senior administrator Sam Moku will leave HPU at the end of January to become chief of staff in the administration of newly elected Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi.
HPU Intern Hosts Her Own Talk Show at ThinkTech Hawaii
Communications major Grace Laudick hosted a bi-weekly talk show called "Educating Ourselves in These Difficult Times."
Oceanic Institute of HPU Staff and HPU Graduate Student Receives Research Grant
Rising Tide Conservation awarded Katie Hiew a grant to support her thesis research