Rainbow Wahine No. 1, Warriors No. 2 in Big West basketball preseason poll
The Big West announced its basketball preseason polls, with the UH Rainbow Wahine picked to finish first and the Rainbow Warriors picked to finish second by the coaches.
First place, scholarship for student’s clean-energy tech presentation
Jacob Vasquez tested specialized materials that capture atmospheric acidic gases that can pass through and impact the efficiency of fuel cells as they generate clean energy.
Hamada named PacWest Player of the Week
UH Hilo men’s soccer player Koki Hamada scored twice in a 3-3 draw against Fresno Pacific University on October 15.
Future architects learn through design competition
UH Mānoa School of Architecture’s annual first-year student design competition was held in September.
Gallardo, VerHage named KTA Superstars of the week
UH Hilo men’s soccer player Gabriel Gallardo and women’s soccer player Grace VerHage were named KTA Super Stores Superstars of the Week, October 5–11.
Hoke reaches 1,000 digs career milestone
UH Hilo women’s volleyball player Tani Hoke had eight digs in the Vulcans’ October 9 game against Chaminade.
Wagoner, Alexander earn Big West weekly awards
UH 惭ā苍辞补 women’s volleyball players Riley Wagoner and Caylen Alexander received Big West Offensive Player of the Week and Freshman of the Week honors, respectively.
Vorkastner, Wall named KTA Superstars of the week
UH Hilo men’s soccer player Tom Vorkastner and women’s soccer player Nanea Wall were named KTA Super Stores Superstars of the Week, September 28–October 4.
$20K fellowships empower women, support PhD candidates’ research
Each PhD candidate was awarded $20,000 to pursue academic work and lead innovative community projects to empower women and girls.
Alexander earns third Big West Freshman of the Week award
The UH 惭ā苍辞补 women’s volleyball player totaled 23 kills in two road wins last week.