Ka Wai Ola: Honors, awards and accolades
As of fall 2025, 12,618 Native Hawaiians are enrolled across the UH System.
As of fall 2025, 12,618 Native Hawaiians are enrolled across the UH System.
A rising star at UH Maui College hits the high notes.
UH Maui College students? Lahaina tribute album wins at 2025 N¨¡ H¨k¨± Hanohano Awards
The album of original music about Lahaina showcases its rich history and the students¡¯ hopes for its future.
Keola Donaghy and Aʻeaʻe took home two big Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards.
The “Haʻina Ko Wehi: Celebrating West Maui in Mele” course will be offered in the fall 2023 semester, with seats limited to 12 students.
Donaghy, Le, Rubio, Vunidilo and Walguarnery are recipients of the 2022 Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.
The CD features seven original student compositions.
UH Maui College¡¯s Institute of Hawaiian Music held a blessing for its renovated studio, just in time to honor IHM¡¯s album which was selected as the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Hawaiian EP of the Year.
In addition to the live performances, the Institute of Hawaiian Music will host music workshops.