In memoriam: Former UH Regent Dennis Yamada
The former University of Â鶹´«Ã½ regent also represented Kauaʻi in the state Legislature.
In memoriam: Ethnobotanist and conservationist Art Whistler
Art Whistler, world-renowned botanist and UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ alumnus and lecturer died April 3, 2020 after contracting COVID-19 at the age of 75
In memoriam: Marine mammal echolocation pioneer, Whitlow Au
Au, an emeritus faculty for the Marine Mammal Research Program, was a pioneer in understanding the echolocation of dolphins and whales.
In Memoriam: Former UH Regent, dedicated linguist Byron Bender
Bender is credited with the discovery of unique and distinctive aspects of the sound system of the language of the Marshall Islands and co-produced a Marshallese¨CEnglish dictionary.
In memoriam: World-class actor, director and professor Terence Knapp
Knapp, a classically trained actor and emeritus professor, had an illustrious and wide ranging career on multiple continents and was best known for playing the role of Father Damien.
In memoriam: Retired JABSOM dean Christian Gulbrandsen
Gulbrandsen helped transform the UH medical school from its traditional lecture-style curriculum to active, hands-on, mentor-to-student and student-to-student.
In memoriam: Respected business leader and former UH dean Wesley Park
Wesley “Wes” T. Park, a former University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at Mānoa dean and East-West Center vice president, passed away on July 14, 2019.
In memoriam: Longtime Hawai?i educator, football legend Charles Araki
Former University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at Mānoa College of Education interim dean and UH football legend, Charles Araki passed away at the age of 85.
In memoriam: Travel industry visionary and leader Chuck Gee
Chuck Gee, co-founder and longest serving dean of the UH Mānoa School of Travel Industry Management, passed away on May 17, 2019.
In memoriam: UH Hilo athletics administrator Kelly Leong
Longtime University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at Hilo employee Kelly Leong, who spent more than 25 years as the athletic department sports information director, passed away on April 6, 2019.