Honolulu CC alum¡¯s h¨¡lau sweeps Merrie Monarch
Kumu hula Robert Keʻano Kaʻupu IV, a graduate of Honolulu Community College, led his hālau to sweep major categories at the 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival.
Kumu hula Robert Keʻano Kaʻupu IV, a graduate of Honolulu Community College, led his hālau to sweep major categories at the 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival.
Rachel Hualani Loo served as the 2026 ²Ñ¨ʻ¨© Wahine (Queen) of the Merrie Monarch Royal Court.
Local designs and scents from former UH students showcased at hula festival market.
The club was formed in September 2022, and the team also took first place for “highest team average” in 2024 and 2025.
Kaiwipunikauikaw¨¥kiu Punihei Lipe has been selected as the new poʻo kula (head of school) at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama.
This year¡¯s celebration was especially meaningful as the TIM School celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026.
Nelson Tokuhama has been named the recipient of the 2025 Charlie Ushijima Award.
Larry Price, a celebrated UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ scholar-athlete and coach, is remembered for a life that bridged athletics, education, service to the community, and a distinguished career in Âé¶¹´«Ã½ media.
She earned bachelor¡¯s degrees in travel industry management and marketing from the Shidler College of Business.
A 1967 graduate of UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹¡¯s Shidler College of Business, Dods is widely regarded as one of Âé¶¹´«Ã½¡¯s most influential business leaders.