
Maui Jim Maui Invitational
Due to wildfires that ravaged west Maui last month, organizers of the 2023 Maui Invitational are forced to move the college basketball tournament from Lahaina…

Early College Exposure
At first glance, the concept of early college is a simple one—a model that includes free-standing schools, as well as programs within a school, both…

Environmental Leaders
Environmental education is more than just information about the environment. Environmental education increases awareness and knowledge about environmental issues; teaches individuals to think critically; improves…

Enterprising Minds
Game on! In a Shark Tank-like competition, teams of students will compete in an entrepreneurial 18-week contest, vying for the $2,000 grand prize.

Community Service
A day after the catastrophic Maui wildfire, Tina Andrade was already anticipating a groundswell of pleas for assistance. As the Chief Operations Officer of Catholic…

Special Delivery
Dr. Thomas Shieh has delivered 11,000 babies on Guam and another 4,000 at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. Dr. Thomas Shieh with his daughter…

One Year MBA: Smart Track to a Degree
Mia Vallero, MBA ’23, visited Nara, Japan four years ago. She remembers seeing the deer at Nara Park, and how playful and eager they were…

‘Sudisfaction’ Guaranteed
A full-time nursing student, Jacob Fernandez also runs an enterprising business, Brossentia, that sells handmade natural soaps for men.

Welcome to the Class of 2027
Freshman and Hawaii Island native Shalei Parong was among a throng of incoming students who moved into the Hale Pohaku co-ed dormitory on August 17….

Hail to the King
It was literally one step forward, two steps back for Cedric King as he learned to walk again after having both of his legs severed…

Nonprofit Financial Seminar
After welcoming members from more than 50 charitable organizations, Associate Professor of Accounting with the School of Business and Communication, Richard Kido, noted that this…

Spiritual Convocation
Faculty, students and staff filled the seats at the Mystical Rose Oratory to pray for guidance and wisdom at the Votive Mass of the Holy…

Doctor’s Orders
She will be the first to concede that becoming a physician is both a privilege and a responsibility. And for Laica Arcibal ’19, attending medical…

New Student Orientation
Incoming students walk through a gauntlet of Chaminade professors after attending the Academic Convocation at Mamiya Theater.

Faculty Award Winners
Three faculty members were recognized for their inspirational contributions to Chaminade University of Honolulu. They include Drs. Rylan Chong, Abby Halston and Travis Mukina.

Celebrity Emcee
Brook Lee ’96 will return to the Kalaepohaku campus for only the second time since being crowned Miss Universe in 1997.

Adult Education
A new wave of adult learners return to university, creating a trend known as the “silver tsunami.”

Making Dollars & Cents
K-12 teachers participated in the Economics and Personal Finance Literacy Summer Institute, led by Dr. Guanlin Gao, Director of Chamiande’s Economic Education Center for Excellence…

Student-Athletes Score Awards
Now in its 16th year, the Academic Achievement Awards is a program that recognizes the scholastic accomplishments of student-athletes at the Division II level.

Chuuk Commencement Ceremony
Since 2010, Chaminade has played a pivotal role in educating not only Chuukese, but also island residents in the five different regions within Chuuk State—Northern…

Silversword Reunion Blooms
Criminal Justice alumni reunite at Vi and Paul Loo Student Center to talk story and to reminisce about the old days.

NOAA B-WET Grant
Much like B-WET, M2M:WET aims to foster the growth of new, innovative programs, and encourages capacity-building and environmental education partnerships.

Staff, Faculty Attend MEA Formation
Staff and faculty from Chaminade University, Dayton University and St. Mary’s University of San Antonio will help to ensure that their respective institutions sustain a…

Campus Romance Endures
Emily Palmer ’17 and Jason Perez ’18 met while attending Chaminade University. Today, the couple enjoys life after campus in California.

NCIS Special Agents in Hawaii
As Naval Criminal Investigative Service Special Agents, a group of Chaminade alumni help protect Hawaii and the Pacific region.

Surf Studies
Surf studies may just well be the new wave in some academia circles, as more scholars publish academic books about the sport that was made…

SPICE Institute Peppered with Data
Held in partnership with the Texas Advanced Computing Center, the SPICE Summer Institute included 35 participants from across the Pacific and U.S.

First Pitch Fundraiser
Proceeds to support new Baseball Program Play Ball! Chaminade University of Honolulu hosted its “First Pitch” Baseball fundraiser on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Murphy’s…

People, Planet and Prosperity
Speakers during the three-day People, Planet and Prosperity addressed sustainable issues and the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Dreams Come True
When she walked across the stage during the 65th Commencement, Faith Chang ’23 achieved one of her lifelong dreams: to earn a bachelor’s degree in…

Chaminade Scholar
Depending on the power grid in the countryside of Ukraine, Chaminade sophomore Victoria DelaCruz ’25 may or may not be able to teach American culture,…

PsyD Candidate Realizes Her Dream
With two master’s already in hand, Jodie Gerson completed her dream by earning here PsyD.

Land-based Pedagogical Approach
Associate Professor of Arts and Design Junghwa Suh, D.Arch, to present paper at a conference in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Summer Research Opportunities
Chaminade students can participate in summer research programs to kick-start their graduate studies.

Scholars at Sea
Students immerse themselves in culture and history Seven days. Seven ports. And a lot of history, foreign cultures and sites to absorb in between. These…

Catholic Schools Recognition Luncheon
Hawaii Catholic Schools and Chaminade University announce this year’s Golden Pineapple Awards for Teacher and Administrator of the Year.

Hawaiian Leadership Values
MBA ’19 graduates Nolene Gega, left, and Shawn Uehira are two of the 10 authors of “Hawaiian Values for Future Leaders: Definitions & Stories.”

Second Chance Pell
Seven Halawa inmates earn their Associate’s degree, thanks to the Second Chance Pell Program.

BDK-Fujitani Interfaith Program
What is faith? What is spirit? And, how do you approach climate change from the different spiritual traditions?

Pathway to Success
Chaminade’s Articulation Agreements with fellow institutions help pave the way for students’ career in healthcare.

Commencement Address
Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami ’01 shares his fond memories of Chaminade.

Congratulations to the Class of 2023
Chaminade President Dr. Lynn Babington, keynote speaker Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami and student speakers shared inspiring messages.

Designing Women
Montserrat Lanfranco, Laura Flor, Maria Bernaldez, Angela Huber and Sarah Robertson had one last hurdle before Commencement: the Environmental + Interior Design’s Senior Showcase Exhibit.

Above and Beyond
Co-Curricular Awards recognize students for their leadership As it has often been said, “Most students learn the most outside of the classroom.” And last month,…

First-Place Winners
Chaminade Edges out Nine Other Teams to Capture IACBE Award As guest speaker during the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Graduation/Induction, Michael Rose ’23 spoke highly of…

Nursing Scholarship
Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union Announces New Scholarship Fund During a check presentation to Chaminade President Dr. Lynn Babington, Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union’s Board…

Muʻo Scholarship
New Partnership to Address Teacher Shortage Every state across the country is coming up with solutions to combat the teacher shortage, which many education officials…

Na Liko Naʻauao
Students present their thought-provoking research findings She suspected that she couldn’t be the only one feeling isolated and alone. With COVID cases spiking during her…

Hogan’s Heroes
Hogan Program Graduates and Inductees Share the Stage Addressing attendees during the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program Induction/Graduation Ceremony, Glenn Hogan said it is an honor…

Viral Video
Chaminade alumna’s TikTok post viewed 15 million times Even before the emergence of social media, Liz Rizzo was already documenting and sharing her life, snapping…

Pain and Perseverance
Surah Healey ’23 succeeds and graduates despite health adversities Starting college is stressful enough with all its attendant challenges. Living away from home for the…

Hogan’s Hero
Haelee Tallett ’18 Champions Entrepreneurial Program Before ceding the room to Haelee Tallett —or Haels, as she prefers to be called— Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program…

Culture Week
Events celebrate campus diversity Bring your appetite, warns Andrew Ancheta, referring to the 5th Annual Taste of Culture. This food-like festival celebrates the cultural diversity…

Upstream Battle
Freshmen students help in Palolo Stream cleanup Empty bottles and cans. Cartons and styrofoam containers. A neon pink plastic ball. These were just some of…

Show Time
Powerful Play Examines Race in the U.S. Written and directed by Chaminade English Professor Dr. Allison Francis, “The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man” is a…

Celebration of the Arts
During the pandemic, most campus events went dark, including the Environmental + Interior Design Program’s annual art exhibition. However, as COVID restrictions lifted last year,…

Ongoing Investigation
Chaminade director of forensic sciences and a hui of scientists research PMI It may sound morbid, but David Carter, Ph.D., wants to figure out how…

Brink of Enlightenment
Formation never really ends for a Marianist; it is a life-long process of spiritual renewal, personal growth and committed service. Bro. Ed Brink, S.M. Bro….

Words of Wisdom
Villanova scholar offers strategies during her ‘A Life Worth Loving’ lecture Two college students. Two different experiences. And one identical outcome: Brooke and Sophia (pseudonyms…

History in the Making
Students from middle to high schools show off their historical projects Participants work on an origami project with the guidance of members from the Japanese…

Counselor of the Year
Chaminade alumna recognized for her work and contributions In a teary emotional speech she gave after returning from Washington, D.C. as the 2023 Hawai‘i School…

Economic Education
Including indigenous cultures and values into education is not about making the Indigenous populations stronger. They are already strong. It’s about changing the way the…

HPA Board Appointments
Psychology faculty members gain HPA board seats The Hawai‘i Psychological Association (HPA) members have elected several Chaminade University faculty to its 2023-2024 Board. Sean Scanlan,…

White Coat Ceremony
Nursing students enter clinical phase of their education Health care team work is most successful when team members respect each other, trust each other, and…

I Go To College
Fifth-Graders Attend Classes and a Mock Graduation Ceremony The excitement was palpable as 254 fifth-graders from Catholic schools across the islands descended on campus to…

Art Teacher
Amy Rose Craig ’18 overcomes obstacles on her path to becoming an art teacher During her senior year at University of South Florida, Amy Rose…

Scholarship Luncheon
Students thank donors for their continued support More than 80 donors, students and staff attended this year’s Mahalo Scholarship Luncheon on February 9, 2023, in-person…

Mental Health Assistance Fund
Client Assistance Fund named after Chaminade Adjunct Faculty Although Mental Health America ranks Hawaii as #2 in having a lower prevalence of mental illness and…

Top 40 Under 40
Katelynn Perrault makes “The Analytical Scientist Power List 2022” Lab coats buttoned up and goggles on, Katelynn Perrault, Ph.D., instructs her students in the FS…

Building Blocks
Ayko Group owner Chris Lee ’17 hammers home his commitment to Habitat for Humanity It wasn’t all bad. In fact, some good did emerge from…

Class Act
Students, staff volunteer to help The Institute for Human Services Not to be confused with Service Learning Day, Servant Leadership Day only happens once a…

Marianist Lecture Series
Villanova scholar to discuss ‘A Life Worth Loving’ Engaging and insightful, guest speaker Anna Moreland, Ph.D., of Villanova University, will discuss “A Life Worth Loving”…

Living Legacy
A Place Close to the Heart: Honoring an Alumnus’s Final Wishes Before losing his battle to hypopharyngeal cancer on July 15, 2017 in San Leandro,…

Scents and Sensibility
Chaminade freshman turns her love of candles and Hawaii into a business Part science, part apothecary, the art of candle making can be traced as…

Honor Roll
Chaminade bestows Heritage Awards To recognize their exceptional contributions in personifying the Marianist values, Dr. Darren Iwamoto, Maritel Suniga and Kobe Ngirailemesang ’23 have been…

Heritage Hill
Founders’ Week celebrates Chaminade’s roots It seems to me that we must not become discouraged if we encounter some obstacle in the way of the…

Grand Reopening
Silversword Café features new look, updated menu Freshmen Araceli Kee and Ro Razavi gave their thumbs-up of approval. Alumni Elijah Abramo ’21 misses the old…

Community Service
Making a difference through data science and service Community service has always been a big part of Katherine Gonzalez’s life. And her passion for making…

Family Ties
Generations of Kaneohe ‘ohana devote themselves to educating Hawaii keiki Being an educator runs in Agnes Brown’s genes. Her grandmother was a music teacher at…

Data Mining
Alumna sifts through databases to produce Hawaii’s Uniform Crime Reporting For most of us, a dashboard primarily indicates a vehicle’s rate of speed, RPMs, engine…

Man on a Mission
Alumnus Continues to Pursue Social Justice Passion When Antonio Bonnetty ’19 started at Chaminade University, he wasn’t even sure if college was for him. By…

Years of Service
Faculty and staff reach impressive milestones The mood was anything but Bah-Humbug. In fact, it was the complete Dickensian opposite. Soap bubbles floated through the…

Sticking Point
Pinning Ceremony marks rite of passage for graduating nursing students “Let us never consider ourselves finished nurses … we must be learning all of our…

One and Done
Program offers business students a fast track to an MBA degree Unlike the contestants in the “Amazing Race,” Chaminade students did not encounter any detours…

Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program Celebrates 20 Years
Not even a torrential downpour could dampen the moods of attendees who celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program. Since its inception,…

In Real Life
Live performances return to the stage at Vi and Paul Loo Theatre Luckily, nothing went awry with the recent production of “Things Go Wrong” at…

Chaminade University and United Nations Host Pacific Regional Sustainability Conference
Chaminade University and the United Nations will host a ground-breaking regional sustainability conference this week at the university campus to discuss climate change and the potential impacts…

Chaminade Graduate Wins NIH Director’s Award
Since entering the National Institutes of Health (NIH) post-baccalaureate program in 2020, Chloe Talana has confirmed her passion for biomedical research. The Chaminade alumna has…

Chaminade University Awarded $600,000 Federal Grant
Chaminade University of Honolulu was among seven minority educational institutions that received $1.75 million in grants from the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). The monies are part…

Environmental + Interior Design’s new program coordinator challenges students to think outside the box
The essence of interior design will always be about people and how they live. It is about the realities of what makes for an attractive,…

Annual Ceremony Anoints the Hands of Healthcare Workers, Nursing Students
“There may come a time when recovery lies in the hands of physicians, for they too pray to the Lord that he grant them success…

2022 Innovation Awards Winners Announced
Modeled after the National Catholic Education Association’s Innovation in Catholic Education annual awards and sponsored by Hawaii Catholic Schools, the Ka Ho’oulu Awards focuses on…

Leading Scholar of Religion Discusses Disaffiliation
One of the most urgent issues in social science research and among catholic institutions stems from the fact that people are leaving the church and…

From Trauma to Transformation and Beyond
The road Kimmy Takata ’22 took to college wasn’t traditional—or easy. Mark Patterson, Kehau Lu’uwai, Josie Howard, Kimmy Takata ’22, and Tia Hartsock But while…

A New Frontier for Students
Students were over the moon when National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) educators were on campus for a one-day Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)…

Kapaa High School Students Earn College Credit Through Partnership
Chaminade University is taking its early college initiative to new levels, forging a cutting-edge partnership with Kapaa High to connect rural Kauai students to hands-on,…

Alumna’s Endowed Scholarship Creates Opportunities and a Better Future for Chaminade Students
Jan Seymour ‘76 is proud of the endowed scholarship she helped establish at Chaminade University. Yet she is quick to deflect any suggestion that she…

Finding Your Passion and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
Brittany Johnson ’24 had a lot of life under her belt when she applied to Chaminade University. She’d already served in the Air Force, after…

Chaminade University Receives $50,000 Grant from the McInerny Foundation
Chaminade University of Honolulu recently received a $50,000 grant from the McInerny Foundation to support the school’s Economic Education Center for Excellence. The grant will…