In memoriam: UH librarian Bronwen Solyom¡¯s life of scholarship, cultural preservation
Bronwen Solyom¡¯s legacy lives on through the collections she preserved, librarians she mentored, and scholars she inspired.
New endowed scholarship honors dedicated pediatrics mentor
The scholarship honors the legacy of Caroline Chang and will support pediatric students at JABSOM.
In memoriam: Former Gov. George R. Ariyoshi
Ariyoshi advanced education, health research and global partnerships that continue to shape Â鶹´«Ã½ today.
In memoriam: Professor Emeritus, ALOHAnet co-founder Franklin Kuo
Franklin Kuo co-developed ALOHAnet in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
In memoriam: Larry Price, UH standout and coach, remembered for lifelong impact
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 Â鶹´«Ã½ media.
In memoriam: UH alumna and former U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa
The UH community mourns the loss of distinguished alumna and trailblazing political leader Colleen Hanabusa.
In memoriam: Distinguished alumnus, architect Francis S. Oda
Oda, who was instrumental in developing the UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ Doctor of Architecture program, died on February 14, 2026.
In memoriam: Walton Shim, Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s 1st pediatric surgeon, JABSOM professor
Walton Shim, Hawai?i¡¯s first pediatric surgeon and longtime JABSOM professor of surgery and pediatrics, died in November 2025.
In memoriam: Alumna, educator N¨¡lani Kanaka?ole
UH Hilo alumna Faith N¨¡lani Kanakaʻole, a revered kumu hula and cultural leader, shaped Hawaiian cultural practice and Indigenous education.
2025 In Memoriam
A number of the University of Hawai?i¡¯s most respected educators, researchers, graduates and supporters passed in 2025. Here are their In Memoriam stories.