Chaminade University News

One vaccine at a time, Hawaii is beating back COVID-19. And Chaminade University is proud to be part of the effort. Working with community healthcare…

Like many of us, Blaze Mancillas’ 2020 didn’t go quite as he had planned. The pandemic meant that the actor and comedian, a 2009 graduate…

In a significant honor, the Interior Design Education Council has awarded Environmental + Interior Design Associate Professor Joan Riggs its Community Service Award in recognition…

Relationships are one of the critical ingredients in our happiness and wellbeing—bonding not only with partners and peers, but also with those spanning different ages….

In November 2020, the Islands of Opportunity-Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (IOA-LSAMP) and Chaminade University Honolulu partnered to launch an online data analytics proficiency…

President Lynn Babington’s Statement Regarding Violence at the U.S. Capitol Chaminade community: Today has been a difficult day for our nation. The actions undertaken by…

Chaminade University of Honolulu recently received a $20,000 grant from the G. N. Wilcox Trust, Bank of Hawaii, Trustee to provide educational technology packages to…

Majoring in data science means you spend a lot of your time combing through data, learning to use coding software, digitally mapping data and analyzing…

As a child, Tesia Chang, MSJCA ’15 was always intrigued by detective and cop shows. Her father used to read her Nate the Great books,…

When Melanie Legdesog Veltri originally came to Chaminade University as an undergraduate from Micronesia, her plan was to get a degree and then go back…

Each year, the Kathy Kawaguchi Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership is presented to an exemplary leader in the field of education in Hawai’i. This…

While the tradition of hosting all staff and faculty for an annual holiday luncheon was canceled this year due to COVID-19, Chaminade University is still…

Chaminade University of Honolulu has received a $15,000 grant from the Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation to support its Performing Arts Program. The grant will…

With the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic rocking much of the country, mental health is taking a serious toll across the nation. A recent…

Allison Jerome, Chaminade University Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students, has received the Region VI Scott Goodnight Award for Outstanding Performance as…

Chaminade University and Hawaii Council for the Humanities recently teamed up with the New York Historical Society to bring their Women and the American Story…

When Aurelia Vining and Jacqueline (Jaci) Harbin met during their first design studio course at Chaminade University, they became fast friends. They had both come…

At the age of 16, Shekina Boling had her first experience with the criminal justice system. It was, as she describes it, unfavorable. She had…

Chaminade University is pleased to announce the launch of a new fully online School Counseling graduate cohort program for Neighbor Island students, with the first…

Chaminade University has named alumnus Asoke Datta, Ed.D., as the new Assistant Dean of the School of Business and Communication. Working closely with the Dean,…

At first glance, a field trip described as both “virtual” and “hands-on” seems to be a bit contradictory. But for 13 Chaminade education students, their…

HONOLULU – Chaminade University Athletics announced Friday the appointment of Dale Fryxell, Ph.D., as the new Faculty Athletics Representative. He will serve as the liaison between the…

Each year, Dr. Lynn Babington, president of Chaminade University, meets with Most Reverend Larry Silva, Bishop of Honolulu. The annual meeting serves as a way…

The Chaminade University Hogan Entrepreneurial Program officially kicked off its 2020-2021 school year on October 14, 2020. The program held a virtual kickoff celebration for…

Father Alapaki Kim knows a thing or two about racism. His paternal grandfather emigrated to Hawaii from Korea to work on the pineapple plantations. His…

Over decades of work as an educator and activist, Li Schoolland ’88 has appeared before young professionals in fledgling democracies around the globe to underscore…

By the time Lysa Rutledge decided to go back to school, she already had an extensive career under her belt and was approaching retirement. But…

As part of Chaminade University’s Mackey Marianist Lecture series, a virtual presentation on racism in Hawaii will be available for public viewing beginning Sunday, October…

Two Chaminade students, Eri Leong ’23 and Andrew Ancheta ’21 were accepted into the 2020–2021 class of NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP). Hosted by the…

“The Chinese government, over the several years, has started to try and change its development model quite substantially, and COVID-19 has put these efforts on…

Growing up, the library was always a place where Laurel Oshiro felt safe. It was a place where she could just be herself and explore…

At Chaminade University, we talk a lot about adaptation and change—educating for adaptation and change is one of the five core tenets of a Marianist…

On August 18, 2020 Chaminade Adjunct Rev. Dr. Gary C. Augustin was awarded a Ho’omenemene (Compassion) Award by the Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii. The Ho’omenemene…

Chaminade University recently received a $1M grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide 20 scholarships for new first-year and transfer students who are…

Dr. Brandy Sato ’97 ’02 knows a thing or two about Catholic school. A Kailua native, her family has a legacy of attending either Sacred…

Chaminade University has received a $50,000 grant from the Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation to fund its Early Childhood Education (ECE) teacher scholarship program. The grant…

Close to 200 community leaders gathered online for Chaminade’s 17th annual Nonprofit Organizations Seminar on August 14. While the event has become an annual staple…

When Shana Tong, MEd ‘08 was offered the position of interim president at Maryknoll School, a private Catholic school in Honolulu, the situation couldn’t have…

Chaminade University Associate Professor Eva Washburn-Repollo, Ph.D. has received a prestigious $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The short-term seminar grant from the Fulbright-Hays…

Chaminade University of Honolulu recently received a $100,000 grant from the Mamoru and Takitani Foundation for student scholarships. The grant will be split to fund…

Chaminade University of Honolulu recently received a $10,000 grant from ABC Stores to fund its “I Am a Scientist” (IAS) Mobile STEM Outreach Program. The…

Due to the concerns arising from all the challenges surrounding COVID-19, the PacWest Executive Board voted unanimously Thursday to postpone intercollegiate competition in PacWest fall…

Following discussions with Chaminade University and other institutions of higher learning in Hawaii, Governor David Ige has announced special modifications to the State’s 14-day quarantine…

Following an extensive nationwide search, Chaminade University is proud to introduce Dr. Thomas Buning as its new athletic director. Buning previously served as senior associate…

Spanish Mission architecture. Large expanses of green. Blooming bougainvillea. At first glance, Chaminade doesn’t appear to have changed much in the last several months. But…

After an extensive search, Chaminade is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. William Rhey as the University’s new Dean of the School of Business…

In early March, Alyssa Nagai was living a good life. The 2015 Chaminade alumna would work her nursing shifts at Maui Memorial Medical Center, and…

Gary Cordova, a longtime leader in higher education, has been selected as the Chaminade’s new Vice President of Advancement. Cordova brings over 20 years of…

When the coronavirus pandemic hit the mainland U.S. in March, the hospital in El Paso, Texas where Shannon Wright ‘15 worked as a nurse was…

It’s not often that our childhood fantasies turn out to be true. For many of us, our dreams of going to the moon one day…

A record-100 Chaminade University student-athletes were named Thursday to the Academic All-Pacific West Conference Teams. The number broke the previous standard of 93 set during…

Chaminade University is delighted to announce a familiar name—Dr. Roy Panzarella—has been appointed director of the Hogan Entrepreneurial Program. He will begin July 1. Panzarella,…

As a nursing major, Rosemarie Maltezo was excited for her junior year. It’s when she was going to get to work hands-on in a clinical…

Over 10,000 people took part in a rally at the Hawaii State Capitol on Saturday, June 6, to show solidarity with the black community against…

When Henry “Jamie” Holcombe first arrived on-island in 1986 as an Army Officer, he knew he wanted an MBA. He explored a few different universities,…

The Castle Teacher Resource Activity Center (CTRAC) in Chaminade’s School of Education and Behavioral Sciences recently donated 62 face shields to nurses in the Trauma…

President Lynn Babington’s Statement Regarding Unrest Across the Nation To the Chaminade community: We mourn the tragic death of George Floyd and join those around…

Over 15 Chaminade alumni attended a virtual event on Saturday, May 16 to gain insider tips for updating their space during stay-at-home orders. The event,…

When Sam Jones started full-time at Chaminade, he had overcome a lifetime of challenges. By the time he reached 21 years old, he had lived…

On May 15, Chaminade staff and faculty gathered for their annual pau hana celebration. Typically held in person at the end of each academic year,…

Sometimes, plans change. Sometimes, you enter college knowing exactly what you want to be when you grow up—and then you leave on a completely different…

With this year’s graduation ceremony postponed to December due to COVID-19, Chaminade faculty and staff have found new ways to celebrate and recognize graduating seniors….

Emma Chisholm never thought she’d be one to go to college. It was such a large initial investment and higher education comes with a lot…

It’s Monday, and Ann-Janin Bacani arrives at work around 8:15 a.m. She covers herself head to toe in personal protective equipment (PPE), and heads into…

What do you do when a 20-year military career comes to an end? For soon-to-be-retired soldier Kristopher Van Beveren ‘20, the answer is easy—you teach….

Chaminade University Assistant Professor Frederique Kandel, PhD, has been selected for the 2020 Ronald M. Iwamoto Teaching Fellowship in Biology. Kandel is the first faculty…

Over 50 students, parents, mentors and friends attended the Hogan Entrepreneurial Program graduation ceremony on April 29. Typically held on campus in the Mystical Rose…

Each year, the Co-Curricular Awards are presented to outstanding members of the Chaminade community who go above and beyond to make our campus a better…

Like most soon-to-be college graduates, the world outside of Chaminade was a bit intimidating for Chloe Talana. The aspiring doctor knew she wanted to gain…

Though unable to gather in person, Chaminade students still felt the love. Faculty and staff volunteers gathered to distribute celebratory care packages to all students…

When Dr. Allison Paynter received the call for one-minute plays from the Dramatists Guild, she immediately got to work. The Chaminade English professor had only…

One of the most rewarding parts about donating is seeing your donation in action. As more than 70 donors witnessed on February 20, a donation…

When students fist returned from winter break to start their spring term, little did they know that taking BI 312: Epidemiology and Public Health would…

In the midst of this global pandemic, our healthcare system has taken centerstage. Every day we see healthcare heroes on the frontlines–sacrificing their own health…

Whether it’s treating a Chaminade alumnus to lunch, spending her own time tutoring students for the nursing certification exam or serving as a faculty advisor…

When COVID-19 (coronavirus) first grabbed big headlines in the US and began to shut down American cities, Chaminade Biology Professor Michael Dohm wanted to give…

Lots of times, designers create spaces for working and for living that cut us off from nature. But an exciting initiative underway at Chaminade is…

In-classroom learning may be temporarily suspended, but that doesn’t mean hands-on research opportunities have to be suspended as well.  In true Marianist fashion, the Undergraduate…

Chaminade junior Alexis Lambert loves to see history come alive through culture. And so when her professor tasked her with writing a research paper for…

Learning at Chaminade University, more often than not, takes place beyond the four walls of a classroom. Take our RE 431: Environmental Ethics course, for…

Chaminade Communication senior Sofia Vela jetted off to New York in February for a four-day conference of the American Advertising Federation’s Most Promising Multicultural Class…

Sami Eastwood published her first book at 17, when she was a freshman at Chaminade. Three years later, she’s completing final edits on a sequel…

Every year, students in Chaminade’s Senior Commercial Design dream up a major project to execute. And this year, they wanted to design a boutique hotel….

Good morning students, staff and faculty: On behalf of the entire Chaminade University ʻohana, we bid a fond aloha and a hui hou to Director…

Jodi Clark knew by the time she was 10 that she wanted to be a writer. “I wrote a 400-page manuscript that has never seen…

It was an evening of Silversword pride – and celebration. On February 20, some 350 people gathered at the Ala Moana Hotel for the 12th…

In late 2019, a team of more than 60 Hawaii healthcare professionals traveled to Samoa with Lt. Gov. Josh Green to assist with a measles…

Chaminade’s data science program made another strong showing recently at a national competition aimed at challenging young people to use computing for positive social change….

HONOLULU (January 30, 2020) – Chaminade University of Honolulu recently received a $25,000 grant from First Hawaiian Bank that will allow the university to remain…

Three members of the Chaminade ‘ohana were honored at a special mass on January 22, 2020 as part of the annual Heritage Awards. Each year,…

HONOLULU (January 23, 2020) – Chaminade University is now accepting applicants for its Ho‘oulu Scholarship program for Native Hawaiian students. Developed in partnership with Kamehameha Schools, the…

HONOLULU (January 16, 2020) – For the seventh year in a row, Chaminade University has received $40,000 from the Freeman Foundation in support of its…

Since Ryan Tauriainen graduated from Chaminade in 2010, he’s racked up a long list of accomplishments. At 26, he became one of the youngest principals…

Jennifer Nguyen ’22 with author Viet Thanh Nguyen. Jennifer cited his work multiple times in her essay. Jennifer Nguyen ’22 calls herself a “history fanatic.”…

Chaminade Nursing Professor Dr. Edna Magpantay-Monroe presented her research on building a Marianist framework for nursing education at a national conference in the nation’s capital recently….

In 2017, Chaminade Professor Dr. David Carter co-authored a textbook on the emerging (and groundbreaking) role of microbes in forensic science. Three years later and…

An international organization on a mission to promote peaceful, healthier communities recently honored Chaminade’s Associate Professor Dr. Eurina Cha for her years of work in…

Interior design is about space planning, lighting, architecture and the environment. But ultimately, Dr. Junghwa Suh likes to tell her students, it’s about people. How…

Chaminade faculty and staff gathered earlier this month for some holiday fare and fun – and to recognize dozens of colleagues celebrating years of service…

Dr. Lynn Babington talks to KHON2 about our new $5,000 graduate and online undergraduate scholarship in celebration of 200 years of Marianist Education. The one-time…