Photo of CIS Alumnus John Morton

CIS alumnus John Morton featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The life and legacy of CIS alumnus John Morton (Ph.D. 1997), who died Aug. 15, 2025, at 78, were honored in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

The article highlights Morton’s decades of leadership and service within Hawai‘i’s community college system, where he expanded access to higher education and created opportunities for underrepresented communities across the islands.

His visionary work will continue to inspire the CIS community.

Read the full article here:

And read more about Morton in the 鶹ýNews article honoring his impact: In memoriam: John Morton, visionary leader of 鶹ýCommunity Colleges