The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Bookstore was buzzing on Friday morning as hundreds lined up for the launch of a limited-edition Aloha Collection collaboration. The drop, featuring the first-ever Aloha Collection bags emblazoned with the UH Athletics “H” logo and vintage rainbow logo, sold out shortly after doors opened.

More than 200 people were in line before the store opened, with the first customer arriving as early as 1 a.m. Some students said they secured their spots around 3:30 a.m., braving the early hours for a chance to snag the exclusive gear.

The high demand prompted a second opportunity later in the day: at 5 p.m., the bookstore launched an online pre-order for the same items, allowing fans to secure products that will ship in the coming weeks.

The turnout highlights a growing appetite for branded collaborations at UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹. Just a month earlier, lululemon unveiled its own exclusive line at the bookstore, drawing similar early crowds.

“We are happy to see that customers are flocking to our store because of the products we are bringing in,” said UH Bookstore Assistant Director Staci Yoshihara. “We have a proven record of generating excitement with collaborations with popular brands.”

With back-to-back sellouts, the bookstore has cemented itself as a hub for unique collaborations, fueling both school spirit and community demand.

The lululemon | UH collection made its in-store debut exclusively at the University of on Friday, August 8. About 200 people lined up before the doors opened at 8 a.m. The first person lined up before 5 a.m.

“So we knew lululemon was going to be a huge launch in the bookstore—I don’t think we quite expected the line to be so long, with hundreds in line, but you know, not surprised because lululemon is a brand name,” said UH Bookstore Assistant Director Staci Yoshihara.

UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ is the first university team-up with lululemon in Â鶹´«Ã½. The collection features a range of athletic and casual wear. Online sales and an in-store pickup option will be available beginning on Monday, August 11, limited to what remains in stock.

“Just being able to wear it is just, I mean it’s fun because you go to UH, I can rep this everywhere when I go to class, at home,” said Micah Alejado, UH Rainbow Warrior quarterback, who attended the launch. “I love it, it’s fun and super comfortable, and obviously I’m not the only one.”

The collection is expected to welcome new products with a fall stock refresh that will include seasonal items. The UH branded items are exclusive to the UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Bookstore. The particular green color of products is also only available at the campus store.

UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Bookstore is the 99th campus store that lululemon has set up shop.

The product launch is one of a series of recent UH collections with national brands such as Nike and Carhartt, and local companies such as Kahala and Fitted. UH Bookstore encourages the public to follow its social media accounts to learn about the upcoming products first ().

The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ made a strong showing at the inaugural , held on July 20, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. The event aimed to promote fitness and engagement with healthy lifestyle practices.

The event featured contributions from the , the UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ College of Education’s , the (HCAMP) and the .

Presented by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and Star Events Â鶹´«Ã½, the expo was hosted by Chad Owens, a former UH football standout. It was sponsored in part by UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹.

“Events like the Â鶹´«Ã½ Family & Sports Expo showcase the deep connection between our university athletics department and the community,” said UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Athletics Director Matt Elliott. “It’s inspiring to see our student-athletes, coaches and alumni giving back to Â鶹´«Ã½ by promoting healthy lifestyles for all.”

Attendees could visit the UH tailgating area at the exhibition hall, complete with merchandise, games and meet-and-greets with Rainbow Warrior and Wahine athletes and coaches. Attendees could also win prizes from HCAMP and the kinesiology department, learn more about the academic programs and meet UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ College of Education faculty and staff.

“Our participation in the Â鶹´«Ã½ Family & Sports Expo reflects the College of Education’s mission to promote wellness and lifelong learning,” said Nathan Murata, dean of the UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ College of Education. “It was great to see our kinesiology department engaging directly with the community in celebrating fitness and healthy lifestyles.”

Booths from local sports leagues, healthcare providers, wellness vendors and community organizations provided information, demos and giveaways throughout the day. The event also included interactive sports clinics, youth athletic zones, pickleball and tennis courts and hands-on games.

“There was something for everyone at the expo,” said Emily Morden, UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ alumna and event coordinator at Big Brothers Big Sisters Â鶹´«Ã½, who also participated in the event. “It was amazing to see how involved UH was. From the athletes and coaches and other departments, they really showed up to promote health and sports.”

Through the the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Bookstore Trade In and Save program, customers can exchange old electronic devices for bookstore gift cards. TecHub has partnered with PowerON for the last two years to offer this program.

“Our Trade-In Program offers a convenient way to recycle devices you no longer use,” said Kelly Toyama, TecHub’s manager. “In return, you’ll receive a bookstore gift card that can be used toward upgrading to a new device or any other purchase at the bookstore.”

Certain devices can be turned in, and TecHub will determine the worth of the device based on criteria from PowerON. If the device meets the criteria, TecHub will issue a bookstore gift card for the trade in value of the old device.

On top of a possible gift card, the Trade In and Save program also helps the environment. Through PowerON, it is ensured that old electronic devices are properly reused, recycled or disposed of, rather than being thrown away, which could be harmful to the environment.

The program runs all year long and is available to everyone including UH faculty, staff, students and all community members.

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What does “HI Pride” mean to you? The polls are open, and we’re calling on all University of Â鶹´«Ã½ students, faculty, staff and supporters to vote for your favorite design in the 14th annual HI Pride T-Shirt Contest.

This year, nearly 70 original HI Pride designs were submitted. After much deliberation, three outstanding finalists have been selected—and now, it’s up to you to help us decide the 2025 HI Pride winner! The winning designer and one runner-up, selected by public vote, will receive a prize pack valued at more than $300.

The winning design will be featured on official HI Pride T-shirts, available this fall at all UH Bookstores.

Show your HI Pride and vote today!

The 19th Â鶹´«Ã½ Book & Music Festival (HBMF), in partnership with the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at Mānoa, will present a robust, two-day program September 14–15 on the UH Mānoa campus.

The free, open to the public, non-profit festival will feature 150 events with more than 300 participants, including themed programs:

• Mainstage, featuring hula and music (at Campus Center)
• Keiki Stage, featuring musical artist Steve Songs (along Legacy Path)
• Performance Stage, featuring hip hop, improv, storytellers and drama (between Kuykendall Hall and the Art Building)
• Celebrity Readers Corner, for young readers

Two Author venues will present new works by the Â鶹´«Ã½ Authors and Poets. The festival’s themed programs will include discussion panels on issues in Hawaiian culture, sustainability and resilience, wellness, innovation and the impact of AI on the humanities. Attendees can also enjoy the annual Â鶹´«Ã½ Literary Council’s Elliot Cades Awards for Literature, and the Loretta D. Petrie Awards for Service to the Literary Community.

The Publisher’s Village will host local publishers, exhibitors and vendors including a variety of food trucks.

In addition to its partnerships with UH Mānoa, HBMF is supported by the City & County of Honolulu, Kamehameha Schools-Kaiāulu, Kosasa Foundation, the Â鶹´«Ã½ Tourism Authority, Oceanit, Â鶹´«Ã½ Council for the Humanities, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Always Dream Foundation, Halekulani Hotel, Better Tomorrow Speakers Series, UH Manoa Bookstore, BDK Hawaii, Â鶹´«Ã½ Public Radio, Civil Beat and iHeartMedia.

The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ Bookstores announced the opening of a second NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) online store to support its . This new shop will feature officially licensed UH Hilo Vulcan merchandise that is customized for each participating athlete. Powered by Athletic Solutions, the NIL store gives student-athletes the opportunity to open and promote their own personalized online store. Fans will be able to browse and purchase these items and directly support their favorite UH Hilo athletes.

With every purchase, UH Hilo athletes receive direct payments from the sale of their merchandise.

Athletic Solutions works with student-athletes at universities and colleges around the country. It has online stores at more than 170 campuses.

“We’re excited to partner with Athletic Solutions and offer our athletes a store where their fans, family and friends can shop for their customized merchandise that directly support them,” said UH Bookstore Director Tricia Ejima-Zane.

“UH Hilo Athletics is excited to partner with Athletic Solutions and the UH Bookstore that will benefit our student-athletes as it relates to monetizing their name, image and likeness. At the same time, this collaboration broadens our presence and Â鶹´«Ã½ brand,” said UH Hilo Director of Athletics Patrick Guillen.

The NIL stores will offer more than 150 different styles including headwear, tees, fleece, and accessories from various brands in the collegiate space, all with the specific student-athletes name, image and likeness represented. The offerings of colors, styles and graphics are almost unlimited.

Athletic Solutions is proud to partner with the University of Â鶹´«Ã½. To visit the UH Hilo NIL Shop log on to:

An NIL shop for UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ student-athletes opened last month.

The announced the launch of a new that will feature officially licensed UH merchandise that is customized for each participating student-athlete. The NIL store, powered by Athletic Solutions, gives athletes the opportunity to open and promote their own online store. Fans will be able to browse and purchase these items and directly support their favorite athletes.

With every purchase, UH athletes receive direct payments from the sale of their merchandise.

Athletic Solutions works with student-athletes at universities and colleges around the country. It has online stores at more than 170 campuses.

“We’re excited to partner with Athletic Solutions and offer our athletes a store where their fans, family and friends can shop for their customized merchandise that directly support them,” said Director Tricia Ejima-Zane.

“This partnership between Athletic Solutions and the UH Bookstore will empower our student-athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness while strengthening the Â鶹´«Ã½ brand,” said Director Craig Angelos.

The NIL stores will offer more than 150 different styles including headwear, tees, fleece and accessories from various brands in the collegiate space, all with the specific student-athletes name, image and likeness represented. The offerings of colors, styles and graphics are almost unlimited.

Athletic Solutions is proud to partner with the University of Â鶹´«Ã½. To visit the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ NIL Shop log on to:

The program hopes to expand to assist student-athletes at UH Hilo as well.

A few weeks prior to the beginning of each semester, University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ students can now place orders for their textbooks completely online. Orders for their textbooks can be made through STAR GPS with their student account or through the . The switch to fully online ordering launched in fall 2024.

If students start the ordering process through STAR GPS, their book order will automatically load based on their courses. Students without access to a computer can order their textbooks in person through a computer station at the UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Bookstore.

Order today:

Orders are usually processed within 24 business hours and students can either pick up their purchase in-store or have it shipped (standard shipping rates and some restrictions apply).

“We’re excited to launch this new process to help improve the student experience when ordering their textbooks,” said Tricia Ejima-Zane, UH Bookstores director. “While picking up their books, students are also welcome to complete their back-to-school shopping at the bookstore with the latest products and UH apparel this fall.”

Early-bird specials

Students who order textbooks online early can receive a chance to win prizes. Details and additional assistance can be found on the , on social media () or in-store.

What does “HI Pride” mean to you? The polls are open to cast your vote and select the 2024 HI Pride Contest winner!

The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ Bookstore’s 13th annual HI Pride T-shirt Contest received 28 original designs. , and the Bookstore System wants all UH students, faculty and staff to help determine the winner!

One winner and one runner-up, selected by public vote, will be awarded a prize pack worth more than $240.

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Voting closes on May 19, 2024 at noon.

T-shirts with the winning HI Pride design will be available this fall semester at all UH bookstores.

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Get ready for the fall semester with this year’s student-designed HI Pride T-shirt available at the . The 2023 HI Pride T-Shirt Design Contest winner is student Joshua Kamalani.

Kamalani garnered 665 votes for his design that depicts HI Pride with images of a palm tree and flowers. “All around the island, the different aspects of Â鶹´«Ã½ create a sensory experience that is truly unique to Â鶹´«Ã½. I take pride of the life I get to experience,” Kamalani said. “I take pride of the land I stand on. I take pride in the place I call home. This is my Â鶹´«Ã½ Pride.”

HI Pride student sale

Students with a valid UH ID are eligible for a discount on the first shirt they purchase. This year, the 2023 HI Pride shirts will be available in four colors: black, white, gray and green. The shirts will be available in all UH Bookstores and online from the week of August 14.

More on the HI Pride design contest

The annual HI Pride T-Shirt Design Contest—now in its 12th year—is held in the spring and open to all UH students. Students are asked to submit designs that show what HI Pride (or Â鶹´«Ã½ Pride) means to them. Semi-finalist designs are put online for a public vote.

Showing off their ongoing support for the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹, local boutique released its newest “Eden x UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ collection,” available exclusively at the . The new merchandise items include tote bags, crossbody bags and stadium cups featuring motifs inspired by the “beautifully diverse campus offerings and student body.”

The partnership with Eden in Love—known for their collaborative pieces with local schools, businesses and organizations—began in August 2022. The Office of the Provost, Office of Admissions and the UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Bookstore approached owners and UH alumni Tanna and Bryson Dang, to come up with new custom-designed UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ merchandise to promote student, alumni and community pride, and enhance the university’s marketing and branding efforts.

“This collaboration with Eden in Love has been a great way to showcase our support for our UHM-azing alumni and the partnerships with inter-departments. This spirit of collaboration has produced an exciting and unique design, exclusive to Eden in Love and our campus bookstore that we hope everyone will enjoy,” said Jennel Sesoko, UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ director of branding and marketing. “We value the relationships cultivated both on and off campus with our students, faculty, staff and greater community to be a part of, engaged in the celebration of school spirit and Warrior pride.”

Related story: Super fan celebrates birthday with gift to UH marching band, September 2019

In April 2023, the collection initially launched with a limited release of the medium tote bag that was available for purchase at the ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Experience: University Preview Day. The item was so popular that all the bags sold out within a few days. The bags are currently back in stock at the bookstore.

“It’s always a delight to be able to partner on projects at the bookstore from our very own talented UH alumni,” said Staci Yoshihara, assistant bookstore director. “After a year of collaboration, we are pleased with the products that weÊ»re able to offer our UH supporters.”

Strong UH alumni supporters

Celebrating their 13th year in business this year, the majority of the Eden in Love team who have worked or are now employed at the popular boutique are proud UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ alumni.

We hope that inspiring the community to support higher education in our state will come from these cheerful collaborations
—Alyssa Han, Eden in Love Creative Director/UH alumna

“It’s been a thrill to nod back to our old stomping grounds,” said Tanna Dang. “So much of who we are today is because of the foundation UH has laid for us.”

Eden in Love’s support for their hometown university began with “Bentos for the Band,” a project in 2019 led by Bryson Dang, who was a former marching band member. That turned into their recent “Aloha For Da Band” collaboration in 2022 in which exclusive UH band tote bags were created with a portion of sales benefiting the band.

In this newest Eden and UH collaboration, Creative Director Alyssa Han, also a UH alumna, spearheaded the design process.

“We were honored to create this design and once again support UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹. Not only does it encompass the school spirit and cheer but also features unique aspects of UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ including landmark Â鶹´«Ã½ Hall, its Hawaiian name, ‘Ke Kulanui o Â鶹´«Ã½ ma ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹’ and a hidden unicorn showing off the land, sea, sun and space grant designation,” Han said.

She added, “Beyond panels and mentorship, we hope that inspiring the community to support higher education in our state will come from these cheerful collaborations.”

The exclusive bookstore items are available in-store and while supplies last. Eden in Love has also released additional items from the collection available for a limited time at .

—By Arlene Abiang

What does “HI Pride” mean to you? !

The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ Bookstore’s 12th annual HI Pride T-shirt Contest received 29 original designs. Four finalist designs have been selected, and the Bookstore System wants all UH students, faculty and staff to help determine the winner!

One winner and one runner-up, selected by public vote, will be awarded a prize pack worth more than $125.

Voting closes on May 21, 2023 at noon.

T-shirts with the winning HI Pride design will be available this fall semester at all UH bookstores.

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Calling all UH students, staff, faculty, alumni and supporters! Leading up to the homecoming football game against Duquesne on September 17, the is hosting a variety of homecoming week events and promotions to help fans get in the homecoming spirit.

Games this week

On Thursday, September 15, UH will play against UC Davis at 7 p.m. at Waipiʻo Peninsula Soccer Stadium. Admission is free for all students. Students must download the SuperFan loyalty app to access their personalized QR code for entry—physical student ID’s will not be accepted at the game. Additionally, students with vouchers (informed on Tuesday night via email) will receive free transportation to the game, and more.

More from UH Athletics: , and schedule

Later in the week, the will go against Duquesne in their homecoming game on Saturday, September 17. Kick-off is 6 p.m. at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Game sponsor Hawaiian Telcom will be distributing 2,000 light up pom-pom’s and $175 in gift cards during the game. Student ticket raffle entry will open on Tuesday, September 13 at noon on the SuperFan loyalty app.

For more football homecoming game day information, visit .

Homecoming Makers’ Market

Fans can shop a variety of alumni-owned small businesses at the homecoming-themed UH Alumni Makers’ Market on Friday, September 16, 6–9 p.m. at SALT Kakaʻako.

Access to the Makers’ Marketplace is free and open to the public. $50 VIP tickets are also available for purchase, which will include:

• Food curated by UH alumnus chef, Reid Matsuura, of Redfish Poke Bar
• Drinks by Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room, owned by UH alumni Tim Golden and Daryn Ogino
• Access into the enclosed VIP area in the heart of the Makers’ Marketplace

UH students can enter a raffle on Wednesday, September 14 at noon for a chance to win free dinner and transportation to and from the event.

For more information on vendors and parking at the market, visit the .

UH Bookstore homecoming sale

To celebrate homecoming week, the is offering 20% off one regular-priced UH apparel or spirit item. The promotion runs September 12–16, and is available in-store and online (use the code “HOME22” at checkout).

Students: check in on the SuperFan loyalty app

Students can earn points at this week’s events by checking in on the SuperFan loyalty app:

• 200 points for checking in at women’s soccer on September 15
• 150 points for checking in at the Alumni Makers’ Market on September 16
• 100 points for checking in at football on September 17

Points can be accumulated and redeemed for prizes such as Apple products, Beats headphones, gift cards and more. Students can download the SuperFan app for free on the or .

Kick off the fall semester with your very own 2022 student-designed HI Pride T-shirt available at the . The 2022 HI Pride T-Shirt Design Contest winner is UH West Oʻahu student Emily Maluyo.

Maluyo garnered over 2,400 votes for her design that depicts HI Pride as a “shaka” image. She describes her design as “the beauty of the kupaloke (tuberose) flower lei surrounding the shaka has a beautiful luminescence and a lovely fragrance that has made it a popular blossom in Â鶹´«Ã½. Together, it ties in the love, friendship and pride found in each and every University of Â鶹´«Ã½ community.” Maluyo’s winning T-shirt design will be available at all UH bookstores this fall.

HI Pride Student Sale

Students with a valid Â鶹´«Ã½ID are eligible for a discount on the first shirt they purchase. This year, the 2022 HI Pride shirts will be available in three colors: black, white and green. The shirts will be available in all UH Bookstores from the week of August 15.

More on the HI Pride Design Contest

The annual HI Pride T-Shirt Design Contest—now in its 11th year—is held in the spring and open to all UH students. Students are asked to submit designs that show what HI Pride (or Â鶹´«Ã½ Pride) means to them. Semi-finalist designs are put online for a public vote.

What does “HI Pride” mean to you? The wants your feedback! The polls are now open to vote for your favorite T-shirt design.

This year’s eleventh annual HI Pride T-shirt Contest garnered 48 original designs. Three finalists have been selected and the Bookstore System is seeking feedback from all UH students, faculty and staff to determine the winner!

One winner and one runner-up, selected by public vote, will be awarded a prize pack worth more than $200.

To vote, go to:

Voting closes on May 22, 2022 at noon.

T-shirts with the winning HI Pride design will be available this fall semester at all UHÌý²ú´Ç´Ç°ì²õ³Ù´Ç°ù±ð²õ.

Calling all University of Â鶹´«Ã½ students! What does “HI Pride” mean to you? Show off your creative skills and enter the 11th annual HI Pride T-shirt Design contest. Students from all 10 UH campuses are encouraged to submit their original T-shirt designs.

One winner and one runner-up, selected by public vote, will be awarded prizes including an Apple Beats Solo headphones (pink), a $25 bookstore gift card and a T-shirt featuring the winning HI Pride design.

Deadline to submit entries is Wednesday, April 27, 2022. For contest guidelines and to submit a design, visit the .

The 2022–23 HI Pride T-shirts will be available for sale in the fall semester at all UH Bookstores.

Start off the new school year with the 2021 student-designed HI Pride T-shirt available at the . This year’s HI Pride T-Shirt Design Contest winner is student Kyla Barker.

Barker received more than 400 votes for her design that depicts HI Pride in a circle with the UH campuses surrounding it. The overall design shows the mountains, volcanoes, ocean and sandy shores. “People come from all over the world to see the natural beauty of the islands, and we are very proud to say that they are our homes,” Barker said.

HI Pride student sale

Students with a valid UH ID are eligible for a discount on the first shirt they purchase. This year, the 2021 HI Pride shirts will be available in four colors: black, white, grey and green. The shirts will be available in all from the week of August 30.

HI Pride design contest

The annual HI Pride T-Shirt Design Contest—now in its tenth year—is held in the spring and open to all UH students. Students are asked to submit designs that show what HI Pride (or Â鶹´«Ã½ Pride) means to them. Semi-finalist designs are posted online for a public vote.

Get back-to-school ready with this year’s student-designed 2020 HI Pride T-shirt available exclusively online at . This year’s HI Pride T-Shirt Design Contest winner is Deborah Yuan, a marketing major at UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹.

With a record number of entries this year, Yuan beat out the competition and received more than 400 votes. Her original HI Pride design depicts the connection of nature’s cycle with a linear graphic of water flowing from mountains to the sea. “Â鶹´«Ã½ is a place where we truly feel the power of connection—the bond to people and nature. To me, HI Pride reflects pride in that connection,” Yuan said.

HI Pride T-shirt colors

The 2020 HI Pride shirts will be available online at all UH Bookstore websites from the week of August 24. The shirts will be available in black and white as well as UH campus colors.

Students with a valid UH ID are eligible for a discount on the first shirt they purchase.

More on the HI Pride design contest

The annual HI Pride T-Shirt Design Contest—now in its ninth year—is held each spring and open to all UH students. Students are asked to submit designs that show what HI Pride (or Â鶹´«Ã½ Pride) means to them. Semi-finalist designs are put online for a public vote.