University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo University of Hawaii at Hilo

09/11/2026

From the Met Gala stage with Ariana Grande to the UH Hilo dance studio! 🩰✨

When guest choreographer Mike Esperanza watched UH Hilo dancers take the national stage at ACDA, he knew he had to bring his craft to Hawaiʻi. What followed was a high-intensity, transformative week-long residency that pushed student dancers and alumni across all disciplines - from environmental science to linguistics - to move, train, and create like a full-time dance company.

Read the full story to see how this historic collaboration came together and learn when you can watch the premiere of their original piece. Read more here: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/kukala/20260910/uh-hilo-dance-mike-esperanza-residency/

Get ready—Welina Bash: Grindz and Vibes is happening THIS FRIDAY, September 11, from 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM at the Library Lā...
09/10/2026

Get ready—Welina Bash: Grindz and Vibes is happening THIS FRIDAY, September 11, from 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM at the Library Lānai & Campus Center Outdoor Canopy! 🌺🤙

If you haven’t planned your Friday afternoon yet, here’s what you’re missing out on:

FREE Food Tokens: Line opens at 2:45 PM! Bring your valid UH ID to get a token for 1 of 7 local food vendors (including loaded duck fat fries, quesabirria tacos, bao buns, and more!)

Live Music: Sets from Media Music Hawaiʻi, Ooklah The Moc, and a surprise headliner!

Bar Service: Cash-only Sodexo bar (21+ w/ valid ID) open from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Open to all UH Hilo students, faculty, staff, and HawCC students with a valid UH ID. Don’t miss out! 🎉

Last year set the bar, but this year is taking it to another level! 🌺🎤Catch live sets from Media Music Hawaiʻi and Ookla...
09/04/2026

Last year set the bar, but this year is taking it to another level! 🌺🎤

Catch live sets from Media Music Hawaiʻi and Ooklah The Moc, leading up to our Surprise Headliner at 6:00 PM!

🏆 WIN A MYSTERY PRIZE!
We want to see your POV! Document the event, tag us in your posts or Reels, and our favorite creator will score an exclusive giveaway bundle! 📸

🗓 Friday, Sept 11 | 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Library Lānai & Campus Center
🎟 Free entry + meal tokens with valid UH ID!

Drop your headliner guesses in the comments! 👇

More info here: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/news/view/17431

Seasons change, but the campus palette stays vibrant! 🎨 Bringing a little extra brightness to your feed today. 🌈
09/03/2026

Seasons change, but the campus palette stays vibrant! 🎨

Bringing a little extra brightness to your feed today. 🌈

08/31/2026

Free food truck bites? Yes, please! 🤤 Catch us at Food Truck Lane between the Student Services Building and Campus Center until 2 PM today. Get it while supplies last! 🤙

Stronger together 🌺 As we kick off the new semester, our Vulcan ʻohana is showing what resilience and aloha truly look l...
08/29/2026

Stronger together 🌺 As we kick off the new semester, our Vulcan ʻohana is showing what resilience and aloha truly look like in the wake of Hurricane Lala.

From clearing campus grounds to supporting our haumāna island-wide, read how UH Hilo is lifting each other up as Fall 2026 gets underway: link in stories and bio under kūkala!

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