Equipped with cutting-edge marine robotics, hyperspectral imagers and aerial drones, five University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (MOP) alumni reunited aboard the R/V Searcher in June for a 22-day expedition into Papahānaumokuākea. Their mission was to deploy advanced autonomous systems to combat an invasive macroalgae called Chondria tumulosa.

The expedition highlights the impact of 糖心视频鈥檚 50-year-old undergraduate program, proving how MOP produces scientists, engineers and leaders who work fluently across disciplines, agencies and oceans.

“We have a unique opportunity to work with brilliant marine roboticists to develop tools to help combat one of Hawaiʻi鈥檚 most mysterious and potentially devastating marine macroalgae species, Chondria tumulosa,” said Chief Scientist Keolohilani H. Lopes Jr., a MOP alumnus and 糖心视频 Mānoa PhD candidate.

High-tech tools, interagency collaboration

The voyage brought together diverse expertise to monitor and protect fragile ecosystems. Three advanced marine robotic packages—equipped with computer vision cameras, a hyperspectral imager and an environmental DNA (eDNA) profiler—were provided by Matthew Dunbabin鈥檚 lab at Queensland University of Technology. Meanwhile, PhD student Anna Baker Mikkelsen of the Climate Resilience Collaborative (CRC) led aerial mapping of Sand Island at Kuaihelani (Midway) using a drone.

Shellie Habel, a coastal geologist with the CRC and , served as primary drone pilot for aerial mapping. At Manawai (Pearl and Hermes Atoll), the team conducted aerial operations over shallow reef flats to supplement in-water surveys of macroalgae. The team also evaluated shoreline changes at Tern Island and East Island of Lalo (French Frigate Shoals) to support research led by Sara Kahanamoku and Haunani Kane at 糖心视频 惭ā苍辞补鈥檚 (SOEST).

Decades of trust, leadership

Crucial permit compliance, field safety, and historical context were overseen by MOP alumnus Jason Leonard, Marine Operations Coordinator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration鈥檚 (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary. Leonard, who has visited the sanctuary for more than 25 years, credited MOP and its Quantitative Underwater Ecological Surveying Techniques field program with preparing exceptional marine field personnel.

糖心视频 Mānoa MOP Coordinator Jeff Kuwabara also served as expedition photographer.

“What made this expedition possible wasn’t just funding or equipment,” Kuwabara said. “It was a network of trust built over decades, by people who trained together, dove together, and learned to work across disciplines before they ever had professional titles. That network is MOP‘s quiet legacy: not a single discovery or expedition, but a generation of professionals who know how to collaborate because they were taught to from the start.”

This week鈥檚 糖心视频 News Image of the Week is from 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 undergraduate and Office of Communications student worker Natasha Maafala during a visit to (HIMB) on v in 碍腻苍别ʻ辞丑别 Bay.

Maafala and fellow Office of Communications student workers Liliana Okimoto and Emili Phomsouvanh had the opportunity to experience some of HIMB research—including young hammerhead shark—and educational outreach.

From the “living laboratory” of Hawaiʻi, HIMB advances fundamental research and develops new technologies to address the challenges facing Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and the world鈥檚 oceans.

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The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu recently hosted the 5th annual Hawaiʻi Threat Assessment Conference (HTAC), a statewide effort that brought together more than 200 attendees and a dozen national and local experts. In collaboration with the Hawaiʻi Office of Homeland Security, the event equipped participants with vital tools to enhance community safety across the islands.

This year鈥檚 conference centered on “The Threat Continuum,” emphasizing the integration of threat prevention, management and response. By mastering both mitigation and rapid response, Hawaiʻi communities can better protect their residents.

“Making our communities safer through the incorporation of both mitigation strategies helps to limit injuries and loss of life, as well as potential liabilities,” said HTAC co-organizer and 糖心视频 West Oʻahu鈥檚 Director of Compliance Bev Baligad. “It should never be about choosing one over the other. Embracing efforts to support the entire threat continuum is the key.”

‘Preventative practice’

The conference featured speakers from the Honolulu Police Department, the FBI and other experts who shared strategies for today鈥檚 rapidly changing environment.

“Threat assessment and management is very important because it鈥檚 such a preventative practice that you can really get red flag warnings, you can see the concerning behaviors, and then you can act on it on the front end,” said Ed Howard, CEO of Pax Bello Security Solutions Hawaiʻi, LLC.

By providing these training opportunities, the conference strengthens the state鈥檚 capacity to identify risks early. Steven MacDonald, executive director of Safer Schools Together, highlighted the lasting impact of collaboration.

“This gathering shows the great work that鈥檚 already been done across the islands, across the Pacific,” MacDonald said. “That鈥檚 going to be one of the greatest ways for our communities to continue to grow and get stronger.”

With funding support from Homeland Security and Department of Justice grants, these efforts ensure Hawaiʻi remains at the forefront of community-wide safety and resilience.

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—By Zenaida Serrano Arvman

Andrew “Keahi” Castro, a Windward Community College student, has created 尝颈办艒苍补苍别, a free online platform dedicated to the Hawaiian strategy game k艒nane, which was traditionally played with black and white stones. Inspired by his desire to reconnect with his heritage, Castro aims to bring the game into the digital age.

“I wanted to make sure a Hawaiian game had just as much intentionality and respect as chess,” Castro said. “I wanted everyone in the world to be able to play it.”

Using his background in mathematics and statistics, Castro spent years building . The platform features live multiplayer games, tournaments, puzzles and an artificial intelligence opponent named Lopako. Unlike many gaming sites, it is completely free and ad-free.

Connecting to culture

Castro developed the platform as a student in Windward CC鈥檚 fully online program in Hawaiian studies called .

His grandparents moved from Oʻahu to California in the 1950s. Raised in California and now living in Washington, Castro found the Hawaiʻiloa program an essential bridge to his roots.
“I鈥檝e always wanted to learn more about Hawaiʻi and my culture,” Castro said. “Hawaiʻiloa seemed like a great opportunity for it.”

Despite the distance, the Hawaiʻiloa program fostered a strong sense of community, and Castro is on track to earn an associate degree in Hawaiian studies in the fall.

“The online classes have been great,” he said. “The classmates I鈥檝e worked with have been great, and I鈥檝e made some great connections. Even being far away, it鈥檚 helped me feel connected.”

For future generations

Castro is integrating ʻ艑lelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) throughout the site, including support for specialized characters in chat and usernames. He hopes to eventually offer an Hawaiian-language version.

Ultimately, he hopes the platform will preserve the game for future generations.

“Everyone was playing it,” Castro said. “It can be played all the time again.”

—By Nakoa Camvel

The has been recognized among the world鈥檚 top colleges and universities for global visibility in a new international ranking that measures public attention and online reach.

The 2026–27 , released July 22 by American Caldwell, ranked 糖心视频 Mānoa No. 208 worldwide and No. 103 in the United States. Only a little more than 1,200 institutions worldwide were included in the rankings from among the world’s , placing 糖心视频 Mānoa among the top 1% globally.

The rankings complement traditional academic rankings by measuring universities鈥� global visibility over a 12-month period. The study analyzed institutions across all 193 U.N.-recognized countries using indicators such as news mentions, public interest, website visitors, social media reach and YouTube engagement.

According to American Caldwell, the 2026–27 edition is the first visibility-based ranking to include institutions from every country recognized by the U.N. The study tracked tens of thousands of data points across six visibility indicators to evaluate universities鈥� global reach and public engagement.

The recognition adds to a series of recent national and international honors for 糖心视频 Mānoa. Earlier this year, 糖心视频鈥檚 flagship campus was ranked among the world鈥檚 top universities by multiple organizations, including U.S. News and World Report, Quacquarelli Symonds and Times Higher Education.

Recent rankings

• 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, June 17, 2026
• 2026–27 U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities rankings, June 16, 2026
• 2026 U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 Best Graduate Schools rankings, April 8, 2026
• 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject, March 25, 2026
• 2025 U.S. News and World Report best online programs, January 27, 2026
• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, January 21, 2026

Hawaiʻi 4-H youth showcased their hard work and growing self-confidence at the 2026 Hawaiʻi State 4-H Livestock Show on July 11. Held during the Hawaiʻi State Farm Fair, the event put a spotlight on the program’s role in training the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Hawaiʻi 4-H is offered through the University of Hawaiʻi at 惭ā苍辞补鈥檚 鈥檚 (CTAHR) Cooperative Extension team, helping young people build life skills to meet modern challenges. During the show, youth competitors evaluated and presented market hogs, goats, cows and steers that they raised throughout the season.

One of this year鈥檚 standout competitors was Nydia Robleto, a senior at James Campbell High School in ʻEwa Beach. After losing her first goat to the severe Kona Low storms earlier this year, Robleto persevered with support from the 4-H community and raised a new goat that went on to win first place in the goat show.

Robleto鈥檚 commitment to agriculture also extends into the classroom as part of CTAHR鈥檚 Summer Research Institute, which prepares young leaders to address critical challenges in food systems and environmental sustainability. She credits Hawaiʻi 4-H and CTAHR for fostering her personal growth and confidence.

“Honestly, it’s been amazing,” Robleto said. “There are many people who will always support your decisions, and if you feel like you could do it, then they will help you out.”

National judge caps 50-state quest

Adding to the excitement of the event, national livestock judge Ryan Rash served as the official judge for the show, capping off a historic personal milestone. Rash completed his lifelong dream of judging livestock in all 50 states during his appearance at the Hawaiʻi State Farm Fair.

He took great care to offer the young 4-H competitors candid and supportive evaluations of their animals鈥� appearance and performance.

“It has been quite the event to get here, and a very monumental achievement for me,” Rash said. “And so, very, very blessed to be able to get to do what I love and what I’m passionate about.”

The Hawaiʻi 4-H summer livestock season comes to a close on August 22 with the 4-H Horse State Show at Kualoa Ranch on 翱ʻ补丑耻鈥檚 North Shore. To learn more about Hawaiʻi 4-H, contact Asia Broussard at asiab9@hawaii.edu or (808) 956-2255.

This week鈥檚 糖心视频 News Image of the Week is from Leeward Community College.

“Leeward Community College staff and students participate in a lei-making workshop organized by the college鈥檚 Office of Workforce Development and led by Honolulu floral and botanical studio Palai Hawaiʻi. The hands-on team-building event encouraged creativity, cultural learning and connections. Photo by Maria Orona.”

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Nearly 200 cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family members and supporters gathered at the on July 18 to explore how creative expression can support healing and well-being during the cancer journey.

The free “Healing Through Art” workshop, presented by the Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community, featured presentations on the research behind art therapy followed by hands-on sessions in drawing, poetry, meditation with shakuhachi (Japanese flute) music, collage art and ti-leaf lei making.

The power of creative expression

Research has shown that art therapy and other creative approaches can help reduce anxiety, depression and emotional distress among people affected by cancer.

“The friendships and connections that blossomed among the people who attended, along with the skilled and caring artists sharing their gifts as tools for the cancer journey, were truly inspiring,” said Jami Fukui, faculty lead for the Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community. “We want the 糖心视频 Cancer Center to be a place of community, and I think healing was accomplished today.”

Among the presenters was artist and breast cancer survivor Leni Acosta Knight, who encouraged participants to express themselves freely through drawing. “To be able to have your mind be free of any stress or pain—just a reprieve from the chaos and overthinking things—I think is very helpful,” Knight said.

Participant Ann Sueno said trying collage art reminded her that creativity can be a powerful outlet. “This lets you just be yourself and lets you just be creative,” Sueno said. “Just being creative, I think that’s really rewarding.”

“Cancer care extends far beyond the clinic,” said Naoto T. Ueno, director of the 糖心视频 Cancer Center. “Programs like ‘Healing Through Art’ create spaces where people can find comfort, express themselves and build resilience alongside others who understand their experiences.”

The event is part of the Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community, a free quarterly program that empowers and supports people affected by cancer. The next workshop, “Let’s Move! The Importance of Physical Activity in the Cancer Journey,” is scheduled for October 17 at the 糖心视频 Cancer Center. Registration details will be available soon.

For 29 high school and transfer counselors, the first University of Hawaiʻi at 惭腻苍辞补 Summer Counseling Institute was an unforgettable, immersive experience. Held July 12–15, the program invited 27 local counselors and two from Northern California to step into the shoes of a college student and explore the incredible opportunities awaiting future Rainbow Warriors.

Instead of a standard campus tour, participants spent three and a half days diving deeply into the heart of what 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 has to offer. They toured the world-renowned Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology at Moku O Loʻe in Kāneʻohe Bay, went behind the scenes with 糖心视频 Athletics, and experienced hands-on sample classes. Participants stepped into nursing simulation labs, explored the Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center for innovation, and enjoyed a closing dinner at the Waikīkī Aquarium.

Steve Morales, a counselor at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, was blown away by the depth of the research facilities and the university’s strong focus on community building.

“Think of it as a world-class education that you are getting,” Morales said. “It鈥檚 a gem and I think students should鈥攏o matter what high school they’re at鈥攔eally look at it. This is a great university to come to.”

Limitless possiblities

The event was intentionally designed to showcase the authentic, vibrant life on campus. Nikki Chun, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 vice provost for enrollment management, proposed the institute to highlight the university’s limitless possibilities.

“What amazes me is that there’s so much here, so much richness,” Chun said. “You can spend years here, and there are things you never get to discover.”

Ultimately, the university hopes to inspire more local talent to thrive in Hawaiʻi. Malia Kau, a college and career counselor at Radford High School, said the immersive event changed some counseling colleagues鈥� perceptions.

“I think our local students can look to 惭腻苍辞补 as a place where they can meet all of the needs that they’re looking for in higher education,” Kau said. “They don’t have to go to the mainland… 惭腻苍辞补 has a lot of things that will help them be successful here.”

Editor’s note: This July 15 interview was conducted before federal officials confirmed shredded iceberg lettuce as a source of one cyclospora outbreak; investigations into other cases are ongoing.

A growing cyclospora outbreak across the U.S., including a recently confirmed travel-related case in Hawaiʻi, is raising questions about how the foodborne parasite spreads and how people can protect themselves. Erika Noel, an assistant professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at 惭腻苍辞补 (JABSOM), answers common questions about cyclospora, including its symptoms, treatment and simple food safety practices that can help reduce the risk of illness.

Q: Why is this outbreak more concerning than previous years?

Cyclospora is something that we see annually, particularly in the spring and summer months from May through August. But what has been so concerning about this current outbreak is that we don’t currently know the main source. In previous years, it has been traced back to things like raspberries, pre-washed salad mixtures, and other produce.

Q: Can cyclospora spread from person to person?

Cyclospora is not contagious, as it cannot be passed from person to person. It is transmitted when people consume food or water that is contaminated with human feces containing the oocysts, or the eggs, of the parasite.

Q: What symptoms should people watch for?

The symptom range looks like a typical stomach bug: diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, cramping and bloating. Because of that, many cases fly under the radar. Some people ride the illness out at home rather than seeing a doctor. Most of the time, people will recover from the illness on their own, with symptoms resolving within about a week. So, it is definitely not something to panic about. Again, it is important for us to be aware, but not panic, about the cyclospora outbreak during this time.

Q: What are the best ways to reduce your risk?

The best way to prevent illness is to, first and foremost, follow standard hygiene and food safety practices. Washing our hands with soap and water after using the bathroom and before and after preparing food is important, as alcohol-based hand sanitizers do not kill cyclospora; however, soap and water do. Cleaning produce with vinegar has been more effective than just running water alone. For example, use one part vinegar to three parts water. It doesn’t kill the cyclospora, but it helps the parasite detach from the fruits and vegetables, which has been shown to reduce the risk of getting sick or making the illness less severe. Produce is safest when it is heated to 158°F degrees or higher, which actually kills the cyclospora.

Q: So when in doubt, just cook it?

Absolutely. When in doubt at this time, the best thing to do is cook. For fruits with crevices, such as raspberries or strawberries with bumpy surfaces, we actually recommend cooking them in pies or jams to greater than 158°F degrees, because we know that those have been linked to previous cyclospora outbreaks. Freezing them can reduce the number of parasites, but probably not entirely, so we do recommend cleaning. Other things like cilantro and basil, which have small leaves, should be washed thoroughly, separating the leaves in order to decrease the chances of an outbreak. For green onions, we would like for you to trim the root end and remove the outer layer.

Q: What should people know if they become infected?

It is part of the reportable diseases to the Department of Health, and we do see some cases every year throughout the nation. So, it is relatively common in the sense that it happens every year, just not to this degree. One of the greatest things about cyclospora is that there are treatments for it. We always say do not take over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medications like Imodium or Pepto-Bismol without the consultation of your primary care physician. What is interesting is that even though it is a parasite, it has been found that an antibiotic is very effective in treating cyclospora.

Q: What is your final advice?

Even though we cannot eliminate our risk completely, it is just important for us to go back to the basics and always wash our hands. If you are sick, please do not prepare food for yourself or other people. Make sure to call out sick, and know that alcohol-based hand sanitizers do not kill cyclospora. So, always go back to hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

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A capacity crowd filled the Architecture Auditorium at the University of Hawaiʻi at 惭腻苍辞补 for a profound exploration of peace and justice. Newly appointed 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 Chancellor Vassilis Syrmos hosted a special public lecture by renowned minister, author and civil rights scholar Lawrence Edward Carter Sr., titled “Moral Courage and Nonviolent Transformation,” on Wednesday, July 15.

Carter brought decades of historical perspective and academic expertise to the conversation. He retired on June 30 as the dean of the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel and a professor of religion at Morehouse College. Carter is also the founder of the Gandhi King Ikeda Institute for Ethics and Reconciliation at Morehouse, an initiative dedicated to advancing global harmony and interfaith dialogue.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green attended the lecture to present a special proclamation to Carter. Honolulu-Hawaiʻi NAACP President Alphonso Braggs also presented an official letter to the keynote speaker on behalf of the national leadership.

“Carter鈥檚 lessons on nonviolence and moral leadership call on us to have courage and look beyond ourselves, especially in challenging times,” Syrmos said. “It is inspiring to hear from someone who has worked and lived toward peaceful ends, crossing religious and cultural lines to bring people together.”

Following the primary presentation, Maya Soetoro served as the moderator on a panel discussion exploring the practical applications of nonviolent transformation in contemporary society. The collaborative dialogue featured a panel that added Brien Hallett from the Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Ann Hartman from the East-West Center, and Adin Strauss representing Soka Gakkai International鈥�USA. The experts provided diverse perspectives on how communities can implement ethical reconciliation and moral courage today.

The lecture was presented by the 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 Office of the Chancellor in coordination with the Better Tomorrow Speaker Series, with support from the Matsunaga Institute for Peace, East-West Center, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 College of Education, United Nations Association鈥揌onolulu Chapter and Peacebuilding LLC.

This week鈥檚 糖心视频 News Image of the Week is from 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补’s Shea McNulty, an undergraduate studying psychology and art.

McNulty shared, “This is a film picture (35mm) taken during a photoshoot for a local small business. I study film photography at 糖心视频, and had an amazing opportunity to showcase my skills in a beautiful place.”

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Join our University of Hawaiʻi ʻohana to shop local and celebrate 糖心视频 alumni small businesses at the 5th annual 糖心视频 Alumni Makers鈥� Market at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikīkī on July 29, 6–9 p.m.

The signature event showcases food, drinks and products from alumni-owned and led small businesses.

and include unlimited access to food and drink stations, and the opportunity to purchase merchandise.

Presented by the 糖心视频 Office of Alumni Relations, in partnership with the 糖心视频 Alumni Association, a portion of proceeds will go toward benefiting student needs across the 10-campus 糖心视频 system.

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Participating food and beverage vendors include:

• BeerLab Hawaii
• Bite Logic
• KCCAKESS
• Kai Vodka
• Kapa Hale
• Kapiʻolani Community College Culinary/Jason Peel
• Little Plum/Uncle Paul鈥檚 Corner Store
• Makanai
• PILI Group
• Pono Potions
• Pop Culture Artisan Pops
• Rainbow Drive-In
• Summer Club
• The Lei Stand
• The Pau Hana Co.

Participating marketplace vendors include:

• Arii Jewelry
• Art by Sachiko
• Aunty Kendra鈥檚
• Choco Leʻa
• Churro鈥檚 Fish Market
• David Shepard Hawaiʻi
• Hawaii Confectionery
• Hawaiian Pie Co.
• Huff n Puff
• Kailua Honey
• Kaululani Florals
• Mari鈥檚 Garden
• Okonokai
• Old Queen Street Stadium
• Ports + Paws
• Premier Barbershop
• Red Thread Artistry
• Sweet Enemy Clothing
• Ten Tomorrow
• Touch A Heart
• Urban Cowboy
• Wailana Hawaiʻi Art
• Welo Creations

This week鈥檚 糖心视频 News Image of the Week is from Patrick Williams of 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience.

Williams shared, “Students Samantha Iha (left) and Yanli He (right) in Assistant Professor Nan Jiang’s lab working with noni extracts.”

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“Aʻole au i ʻike ka puka komo i ke ala hekehi, ua nalo (I did not see the entrance to the hiking path, it disappeared).”

—Kiki, he haumāna ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language student), Ke Kulanui Kaiāulu o Honolulu (Honolulu Community College)

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This year鈥檚 University of Hawaiʻi foodbank drive raised $53,810 in monetary donations and 6,146 pounds of food for 2026. According to Hawaiʻi Foodbank, the university鈥檚 contribution equals more than 120,800 meals.

This year鈥檚 donations of 517,177 meals across the City, State and 糖心视频 exceeded Hawaiʻi Foodbank鈥檚 goal of 510,000 meals, marking an outstanding accomplishment.

“The 糖心视频 ʻohana showcased incredible compassion and generosity that will make a major impact on the community and those in need,” said 糖心视频 President Wendy Hensel. “I would like to thank everyone who helped to make this happen.”

The issue of hunger continues to be a major challenge facing the community, affecting those most vulnerable. The contributions will provide vital support to those who need it most.