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 Patrick Williams of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR).

Williams shared: An insect-eating sundew plant (Drosera aliciae) cultivated at CTAHR‘s Lyon Arboretum. Photo by Godwin Polendey.

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More ʻ艑濒别濒辞 of the Week—Natasha Maʻfala, undergraduate, Ke Kulanui o Hawaiʻi ma Mānoa (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa)

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“FBI Honolulu Computer Analysis Response Team (CART) Overview” is the topic for the last in a series of three free Zoom webinars presented by University of Hawaiʻi Maui College for sole proprietors and registered businesses in Hawaiʻi. The webinar will take place on November 18, 12–1 p.m., HST.

FBI Special Agent J. Lewis will present on the FBI Honolulu Division鈥檚 Computer Analysis Response Team, also known as CART. The CART team is comprised of professional staff and special agent employees who work to image, extract, and preserve digital evidence. Lewis will provide an overview of the FBI Honolulu CART team and how they handle digital forensics.

• This presentation will not be recorded, and no photos or slides will be available.

“The 糖心视频 Cybersecurity Clinic is excited to work alongside the experts at the FBI Honolulu office in their efforts to stem cybercrime and protect the small businesses and public in Hawaiʻi. The FBI CART team is leading efforts in the state to protect our citizens from cybercrime threats,” said 糖心视频 Maui College Professor Debasis Bhattacharya, who will facilitate the session.

The series of three sessions was funded by $1 million in grant funding and wraparound support from Google鈥檚 Cybersecurity Clinics Fund to establish the University of Hawaiʻi Cybersecurity Clinics. The clinic is one of 15 new ones launching at higher education institutions nationwide, made possible through a collaboration between Google and the .

Three University of Hawaiʻi Maui College undergraduate researchers with , an initiative supporting local undergraduate talent, showcased innovative scientific investigations at the 2026 National Diversity in STEM Conference held in Long Beach, California in October.

Organized by the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), the gathering drew more than 1,600 attendees.

Groundbreaking island research

The students tackled real-world challenges spanning public health, pest biology and aerospace technology:

• Hospital sanitation: Biology major Lillian Burkhart evaluated hospital shoe decontamination methods, comparing disinfectant wipes, bleach, sunlight exposure and ultraviolet treatment to reduce microbial contamination.
• Bacterial analysis: Biology major Jillian Diego used DNA extraction and polymerase chain reaction techniques to identify Wolbachia bacteria in German cockroaches collected across Maui.
• Satellite tracking: Computer science and technology student Vivian Breman engineered a portable ground station that received weather satellite transmissions and generated overhead imagery of the Hawaiian Islands.

“All three of our students鈥� projects were very well received. I believe these unique research projects represent the talents and potential of the next generation of scientists on Maui,” says Buddhi Rai, an associate professor of physics at 糖心视频 Maui College. “What all three of these students and more scholars like them share is a passion for learning, for exploring new areas of science, for a willingness to venture outside their comfort zones, and a dedication to solving real-world problems here on Maui.”

Other 糖心视频 student research projects that were showcased included:

• “Graph Theory Analysis of Scientific Coauthorship involving Native Hawaiian Researchers in Hawaiʻi” by Sophia Kihei, Kapiʻolani Community College. Kihei received an Indigenous Student Research Abstract Award in the mathematics category.
• “KaniMoana: Development of a Low-Cost, Open-Source, Underwater Acoustic Recorder” by Leilani Phan, University of Hawaiʻi at 惭腻苍辞补. Phan received an Undergraduate Poster Presentation Award in the category of engineering.
• “Cloning and Purification of Leptospira LigA and LigB Virulence Factors Using Synthetic DNA” by Andrea Colmenares, Leeward Community College.

Community-rooted mentorship

Rai directs the $2.6-million PKII scholarship program, which is funded by the National Science Foundation. PKII supported roughly 60 scholarship recipients, including more than 10 peer mentors and research interns this semester.

Mentors Jung Park, Michelle Phillips and Michelle Gould joined PKII program supervisor Sean Calder at the conference to provide student guidance and evaluate program outcomes.

This week鈥檚 糖心视频 News Image of the Week is from Windward Community College’s Taurie Kinoshita.

The Hawaiʻi Conservatory of Performing Arts presents Everyday Heroes of Hawaiʻi, running November 6–15 at Palik奴 Theatre. Directed by Kinoshita, the production features emerging student performers in seven original scenes inspired by real-life heroes. Written by local playwrights, the works range from humor and action to deep drama while continuing the conservatory鈥榮 focus on Hawaiʻi-based perspectives, inclusivity and diversity.

Read more about the production.

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The University of Hawaiʻi Bookstores are transitioning to a new name and brand鈥擴niversity of Hawaiʻi Campus Stores鈥攔eflecting the evolution of the stores and their expanded offerings for the 糖心视频 community.

Historically focused on textbooks and course materials, the bookstores have grown to offer a wider variety of products and services, including 糖心视频 apparel and merchandise, supplies, technology, print services and grab-and-go items.

“We’re excited to unveil the 糖心视频 Campus Stores brand to the community,” said Tricia Ejima, campus stores director. “Our new name reflects how we’ve evolved, with a broader selection of products and services and a commitment to providing a convenient, all-in-one retail experience for the 糖心视频 community.”

The rebrand includes new logos, updated signage, new social media handles and an enhanced shopping experience. Campus Stores will continue expanding their product selection and partnerships with national and local brands, bringing new merchandise, products and events to campuses throughout the 糖心视频 system.

To celebrate the new name and identity, 糖心视频 Campus Stores will host Rebrand Launch Events on Thursday, November 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all store locations throughout the 糖心视频 system.

The event will feature a special ALOHA Collection x University of Hawaiʻi system product drop, along with activities, giveaways and special offers for the 糖心视频 community and the general public.

The rebrand marks a new chapter for the stores while maintaining the familiar products and services customers rely on. Campus Stores will continue enhancing the in-store and online shopping experience while tailoring their offerings to meet the needs of individual campuses.

糖心视频 Campus Stores serve students, faculty, staff and the campus community across the University of Hawaiʻi system. The stores offer course materials, 糖心视频 apparel and merchandise, supplies, technology, print services and other products to support campus life.

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates November 2026 faculty and staff anniversaries.

40 years

Costa, Jan K
Administrative Officer, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Kuh, Anthony
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

30 years

Shiroma, Wayne A
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

More anniversaries
October 2026
September 2026
August 2026
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20 years

Bays, Brian D
Librarian, 糖心视频 Hilo

Carter, Michelle P H Y W
Instructional and Student Support Specialist, Kapiʻolani CC

Chun, Christine S Y
Institutional/Policy Analyst, 糖心视频 Community Colleges

Emerson, Lisa M
Administrative Officer, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Gora, Lawrence K
Educational Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Harris, Chessa C D
Junior Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Hino, Shawn K
Building Maintenance Worker, Leeward CC

Hirata, Keith H
IT Specialist, 糖心视频 System

Hoomanawanui, Sherilyn K
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Kudo, Franklin T
Professor, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Miyashiro, Lauren K
Administrative Officer, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Nishiki, Megan S
Library Technician, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Nishimura, Kim K
Janitor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Shirota, Lisa M
Public Information Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

10 years

Carlson, Darren V
Assistant Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Emerson, Sherrie A
Administrative Assistant, Kapiʻolani CC

Fry, David N
Media Specialist, Windward CC

Kim, Tiara-Lei H
Administrative and Fiscal Support Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Lentz, Rachel C F
Associate Extension Agent, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Matsumoto, Kori L M A
Safety/Security Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Mishra, Birendra
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Miyamura, Kelli R
Human Resources Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Pacheco, Cassieann A
Administrative Assistant, 糖心视频 Maui College

Paikai, Annemarie A
Librarian, 糖心视频 Hilo

Rivera, Cameron R
Academic Advisor, Leeward CC

Texeira Jr, John R
General Laborer, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Walker, Warren W
Assistant Professor, Hawaiʻi CC

Wuscher, Mary J Y
Administrative and Fiscal Support Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Yoshida, Virginia L J
Assistant Professor, Kapiʻolani CC

The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges took top honors at the District 6 National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) Medallion Awards ceremony in Scottsdale, Arizona in October, taking home both a gold and a silver medallion for the inspiring “Start Here, Go Beyond” campaign.

The campaign, which spotlights authentic student transfer pathways across the 10-campus 糖心视频 System, earned:

• Gold Medallion—Video Shorts (series)
• Silver Medallion—Television/Video Paid Advertisement (series)

Empowering student journeys

The award-winning video series, produced in partnership with Olomana Loomis, illustrates how starting at a community college provides an affordable, flexible pathway toward earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree, advancing careers and uplifting local communities. The featured student stories span diverse fields鈥攆rom engineering and law to education鈥攑roving that students can achieve their biggest ambitions while remaining rooted in Hawaiʻi.

“Taking home gold and silver honors among such talented peer institutions across the Pacific Western region is an incredible validation of our mission,” said Lui Hokoana, interim vice president for community colleges and 糖心视频 Maui College chancellor. “These awards belong to our creative marketing teams and, above all, to the resilient students whose voices and successes are the true heart of ‘Start Here, Go Beyond.’ Their journeys prove that no matter where you begin within our community colleges, the possibilities for your future are limitless.”

Watch the winning series

The is available on 糖心视频 Community Colleges鈥� website.

The NCMPR Medallion Awards honor excellence in design, communications and public relations exclusively among two-year community and technical colleges across District 6, which encompasses Arizona, California, Hawaiʻi, Nevada, Utah, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam.

Related stories:

• 糖心视频 Community Colleges named finalists for national marketing awards
• New video series highlights 糖心视频 transfer success

The University of Hawaiʻi is inviting students, faculty and staff across its 10-campus system to participate in the 2026 糖心视频 System AI Survey to better understand how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used and what support the university community needs.

The 15–20-minute research survey is open to current 糖心视频 students, faculty and staff age 18 and older, regardless of their experience with AI.

“Whether you use AI regularly, have stopped, or have never used it, your perspective is welcome,” the research team said in an email invitation to the 糖心视频 community.

Survey findings will help inform future 糖心视频 training, policies and access to AI technology, while supporting research on AI adoption and continued use.

Participation is voluntary, with no compensation, and participants may stop without penalty. Responses will be reported in aggregate. The survey requires a 糖心视频 account sign-in but is configured not to store participants’ names, 糖心视频 email addresses or usernames with their answers. Signing in is not consent; participants review the consent information before deciding whether to participate.

The research team includes principal investigator Sukhwa Hong of 糖心视频 Hilo, and 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补’s Mahdi Belcaid and Jason Leigh.

The survey will remain open through December 31, 2026.

For questions about the study, contact Sukhwa Hong at sukhwa@hawaii.edu.

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

“A little Halloween magic for our keiki!

Keiki and ʻohana gathered this past Friday for Kiliki o Lapu (Trick or Treat), a Halloween celebration hosted by our H膩naiaulu program at Windward CC!

The evening was filled with trick-or-treating, games and activities for keiki, creative costumes, festive table displays, contests, refreshments, and plenty of smiles!”

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More ʻ艑濒别濒辞 of the Week—Natasha Maʻfala, undergraduate, Ke Kulanui o Hawaiʻi ma Mānoa (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa)

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Last year鈥檚 submissions set a mouthwatering bar, featuring incredible community hits alongside favorite seasonal classics from faculty, staff and students across our campuses. These included Dani Bartz鈥檚 Holiday Baked Brie Bread Bowl, The Gomes ʻOhana‘s Vinda D鈥檃lhos Recipe and Chibi Confectionery Gingerbread Cookies.

Check out holiday recipes from previous years

As we gear up for the 2026 holiday season, we鈥檙e ready to showcase a brand-new lineup of spectacular home-cooked creations!

糖心视频 News invites every member of our University of Hawaiʻi ʻohana to submit a favorite recipe along with a short story behind the dish. Whether it鈥檚 a treasured Thanksgiving staple, a festive Hanukkah or Christmas centerpiece, a vibrant Kwanzaa plate, a New Year鈥檚 good-luck tradition, or a beloved family secret passed down through generations鈥攚e want to celebrate it!

Selected recipes and stories will be spotlighted in 糖心视频 News throughout November and December 2026.

Each submission should include:

1. Recipe
2. A short explanation of why it is special or significant to you, or why your family serves the dish during which holiday (one or two paragraphs)
3. Photos of the prepared dish and the 糖心视频 person who is submitting the recipe
4. Contact information, name, title, campus, email and phone number for the person who is submitting the recipe

For questions or to submit your 糖心视频-mazing holiday recipe, contact your campus communicator or . We can’t wait to taste the flavor, hear the stories and celebrate our 糖心视频 ʻohana this holiday season!

When we took you to Molokai Farm last year, we introduced you to new Farm Manager ʻ艑濒别濒辞 Schonely Spencer and described our multi-year plan to revitalize the farm into a thriving educational, agricultural, cultural and community hub. We鈥檙e going back to share what鈥檚 been accomplished, specifically cultivation projects involving two essential ancestral plants—niu (coconut) and kalo (taro)—and the establishment of a new Agricultural Entrepreneurship program.

“Through its niu project, the farm partnered with many community organizations to collect and propagate 1,200 niu from across the Island,” explains ʻ艑濒别濒辞. “Each was documented according to its collection location and known characteristics to help preserve the diversity of Molokaʻi鈥檚 niu. As the seedlings mature, they鈥檒l be distributed throughout the community to support the restoration of ulu niu and the long-term perpetuation of niu as an important cultural, ecological, and food resource.”

The farm鈥檚 kalo project strengthens students鈥� connections to ʻ腻颈苍补, culture, and community as they receive hands-on instruction in dryland kalo cultivation, propagation, and soil care while practicing traditional values such as kuleana, laulima, and aloha ʻ腻颈苍补.

“The farm is currently cultivating more than 50 varieties of kalo,” says ʻ艑濒别濒辞. “The huli (cuttings suitable for planting) will be shared with the community and planted during future farm cycles to help perpetuate the crop鈥檚 rich diversity. The project supports Molokaʻi鈥檚 food sovereignty while strengthening the intergenerational transmission of ʻ腻颈苍补-based knowledge and practices.

Last month, the Molokai community celebrated both these plants. The Niu & Kalo Festival weekend began with a “ Celebrating Kalo” event held in partnership with Sustainable Molokai, featuring kuʻi kalo (poi pounding), huli exchange, kalo tasting, keiki activities, music, and a kalo poke demonstration by Chef Sam Choy.

About 200 community members, cultural practitioners, students, educators, and partner organizations attended the Saturday event. “It was a day dedicated to celebrating the history, cultural significance, use, protection, and perpetuation of these two important ancestral plants,” explains ʻ艑濒别濒辞, “with something for everyone from keiki to k奴puna.”

The new Agriculture Entrepreneurship program launched this fall, combines hands-on agricultural training with business and entrepreneurship education. Students gain practical experience in sustainable crop production, greenhouse and nursery management, irrigation, equipment operation, food safety, and internships while developing the skills needed to start or support a farm-based enterprise. The program is helping to build the next generation of local farmers and agriculture entrepreneurs while strengthening Molokai鈥檚 food system, food security, and agricultural resilience.

Kurt Go is one of the students in the first cohort. His association with our Molokai Education Center goes back to 2021 when he attended an open house for the construction technology program. In 2025, he was one of only three adult students who graduated with an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Construction Technology. Which came in handy when, as empty nesters, he and his wife Kelly decided to revive their home garden and remodel their old greenhouse.
“The rising prices of groceries and shipping costs have prompted my wife and I to consider growing our own produce,” explains Kurt as the impetus to join the cohort. “We have friends who started growing fruits and vegetables in their yards, who have inspired us to do the same. This cohort will provide me with the necessary knowledge and skills to start a home garden and possibly a small business.”

Kanoe Dudoit is also a member of the new cohort. “Being raised off grid on Molokai, my ʻohana often relied on producing our own food. Hunting, fishing and growing fruits or vegetables were always part of everyday life. I鈥檝e always been passionate about living a sustainable lifestyle and now being on Hawaiian Homestead, I would love to make that a reality. Its health benefits can last for generations,” she says. “When I saw the AG Entrepreneurship cohort, I felt it would be the perfect fit and boost I needed to finally break ground.”

Kanoe also has a long association with our Molokai Education Center. “As someone who learns best through hands-on experience, I am fortunate to have built a relationship with the Molokai Education Center, CTAHR, and Molokai Farm. Each offered real-time, life skills experience through countless workshops, courses, webinars, farm visits, cohorts, and internships,” she says.

“The Center has opened doors for me to accept my first scholarship, multiple degrees, and future career opportunities. With CTAHR, I鈥檝e made connections from the Harvest 2 Market cohort that continues to meet each week, helping each other get one step closer to growing something at our own locations. At the Molokai Farm, I learned about the static hydroponic method, got to take home a mini greenhouse with a container of plant nutrients, and harvested more lettuce than I could have imagined from such a simple setup! All inspiring and providing me with the action steps towards my ultimate goal!” That ultimate goal is to utilize much of her homestead to contribute to a thriving lifestyle鈥or her family AND for her Island.

To learn more about Molokai Education Center, please visit

Enrollment across the University of Hawaiʻi‘s 10-campus system stands at 50,617 students in fall 2026, marking the third consecutive year above 50,000. Enrollment decreased 2% from fall 2025, a decline of 795 students.

Fall 2026 糖心视频 enrollment by campus

• 糖心视频 10-campus system: 50,617 (-2% from fall 2025)
• 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补: 20,061 (-2%)
• 糖心视频 Hilo: 2,619 (-1%)
• 糖心视频 West Oʻahu: 2,892 (essentially unchanged)
• 糖心视频 Community Colleges: 25,045 (-2%)
• Hawaiʻi CC: 2,426 (-3%)
• Honolulu CC: 3,642 (essentially unchanged)
• Kapiʻolani CC: 5,447 (-5%)
• Kauaʻi CC: 1,338 (+1%)
• Leeward CC: 6,231 (essentially unchanged)
• 糖心视频 Maui College: 2,890 (-4%)
• Windward CC: 3,071 (-1%)

“Our focus is on expanding access to higher education while strengthening support for current students to help them succeed and complete their degrees and certificates on time,” 糖心视频 President Wendy Hensel said. “We are taking a more coordinated approach across our 10 campuses to create more opportunities and clearer pathways to higher education for Hawaiʻi‘s high school graduates, transfer students, working adults and others who can benefit from a 糖心视频 education.”

Enrollment trends

Continuing enrollment increased 1% to 28,191 students systemwide, while enrollment among students ages 18–24 remained essentially unchanged. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of 糖心视频 students are taking at least one online course, cross-campus enrollment has increased 22% over five years to 6,282 students, and early admits—high school students taking college courses—have increased 18% to 4,289.

First-time freshman enrollment totaled 7,279 students, down 3%; however, first-time freshman enrollment at the seven community colleges remained essentially unchanged. While entering transfer enrollment declined 9% overall, 糖心视频 Hilo and 糖心视频 Maui College recorded graduate and undergraduate transfer enrollment increases of 19% and 22%, respectively. 糖心视频 is strengthening transfer pathways across its campuses, supported by initiatives such as the NEXT STEP Scholarship program, which awarded $586,000 to 331 students as of September 14.

Enrollment across the 糖心视频 system has grown 5% since fall 2022, when 48,373 students were enrolled. Leading that growth were Windward Community College (+29%), Honolulu CC (+19%), 糖心视频 Maui College (+17%) and Hawaiʻi CC (+14%).

Community colleges serve thousands beyond credit enrollment

The official enrollment count does not capture the full reach of the 糖心视频 Community Colleges, which served 11,417 non-credit students in fiscal year 2026, a 4% increase from fiscal year 2022. Career and technical education enrollment totaled 6,038 students this fall.

From July through October, nearly 5,000 unique students enrolled in non-credit courses, accounting for 7,708 course registrations. Approximately 63% participated in workforce training programs that help residents develop skills and prepare for employment and career advancement. Non-credit students are not included in the official fall enrollment count.

Expanding access and student success

糖心视频 is taking a more coordinated approach to enrollment across its 10 campuses, including plans to hire a senior advisor to oversee systemwide enrollment management and expanded use of Salesforce technology to strengthen recruitment and marketing.

Direct2糖心视频, which provides proactive admission to eligible Hawaiʻi public high school seniors, generated approximately 2,100 enrolled students during the 2026 recruitment cycle, according to preliminary estimates. The program has expanded to include 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 and 13 public charter schools, bringing all 10 campuses into the initiative. 糖心视频 also launched ApplyHawaiʻi in October, providing a single undergraduate application for all 10 campuses.

Other priorities include expanding online degree programs and shorter, stackable credentials, improving transfer pathways, and strengthening advising and student support through EAB Navigate360 and a Common Standard of Care. These efforts are supported by $123 million in one-time strategic investments across all 10 campuses.

The fall enrollment figures are based on 糖心视频‘s official enrollment count 35 days after the first day of instruction. Detailed fall 2026 enrollment reports are available at .

University of Hawaiʻi President Wendy Hensel highlighted her annual campus visits, the proposed tuition schedule, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 Homecoming and recent university achievements during her October 22 report to the 糖心视频 Board of Regents (BOR) at Honolulu Community College.

Hensel shared that she has completed seven of her 10 annual campus visits, meeting directly with students, faculty, staff and Native Hawaiian representatives alongside members of her leadership team. She also provided an update on the proposed tuition schedule, which is expected to return to the Board for consideration on November 19.

Hensel celebrated the return of a full week of 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 Homecoming festivities, highlighted recent national recognition for 糖心视频 campuses and praised Kapiʻolani CC for preparing and delivering meals to Kauaʻi CC students recovering from Hurricane Lowell.

• Campus visits update ()
• Proposed tuition schedule ()
• 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 Homecoming and Athletics Giving Week ()
• 糖心视频 News highlights
  • JABSOM national recognition ()
  • University rankings ()
  • 糖心视频 ʻohana supports Kauaʻi CC following Hurricane Lowell ()

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

“Today鈥檚 food distribution was a wonderful reminder of the care and connection that make our Kapiʻolani CC community so special.

We鈥檙e grateful to our students, faculty, and staff, who worked together to help provide food, support, and aloha to our students and community.”

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Students, faculty, and staff across the University of Hawaiʻi‘s 10 campuses now have access to Microsoft 365 completely free of charge, expanding essential technology resources while delivering greater value through a new systemwide agreement.

Supported by 糖心视频‘s Strategic Initiative Fund, the new Microsoft@糖心视频 service provides access to and app downloads for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive cloud storage, and Microsoft Copilot Chat, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that helps users summarize information, brainstorm ideas, create content and analyze data, along with many other applications and services.

“This is exactly what we mean by creating a Common Standard of Care across our 10 campuses,” said 糖心视频 President Wendy Hensel. “Every student and employee deserves access to the tools and technology they need to succeed, regardless of which campus they attend or work at. By leveraging the strength of our university system, we are expanding opportunities, making smarter use of public resources and preparing our students for success in the workforce.”

The expanded access gives students hands-on experience with software widely used by employers across industries. Developing proficiency in these tools will help students build practical skills that translate directly to the workplace.

More access for the same cost

The agreement qualifies 糖心视频 for Microsoft’s second-highest discount tier, reducing licensing costs to the university by approximately 14%. This allows 糖心视频 to provide Microsoft 365 at no cost to all eligible students, faculty and staff for about the same cost previously spent on limited faculty and staff coverage.

“By approaching technology investments as one university system, we’re able to stretch our resources further and deliver better services across all 10 campuses,” said Brad Christ, 糖心视频 Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.

Microsoft@糖心视频 is available immediately to active 糖心视频 faculty, staff and credit students via using their 糖心视频 email address. Email services remain on Google@糖心视频 Gmail.

More technology improvements underway

Other key IT projects supporting 糖心视频鈥檚 Common Standard of Care initiative include:

• Faster Wi-Fi: A $5 million investment will install or replace nearly 3,900 wireless access points across all 糖心视频 campuses by late summer 2027. Thanks to a 40% systemwide discount, the extra savings will allow coverage to be expanded even further.
• : Complimentary access to the industry-leading software development platform for students and staff to host, manage

The University of Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) are expanding Direct2糖心视频 in its second year, giving Hawaiʻi public high school seniors a streamlined pathway to all 10 糖心视频 campuses and extending the initiative to students at participating public charter schools for the first time.

糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 has joined 糖心视频 Hilo, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu and the seven 糖心视频 Community Colleges (Hawaiʻi CC, Honolulu CC, Kapiʻolani CC, Kauaʻi CC, Leeward CC, 糖心视频 Maui College and Windward CC) in Direct2糖心视频 for the Class of 2027. Thirteen public charter schools are also eligible this year, further expanding the initiative’s reach.

Direct2糖心视频 removes traditional application barriers by providing eligible seniors direct admission to one or more 糖心视频 campuses based on their grade point average, with no application fee.

“Direct2糖心视频 sends a very clear message to Hawaiʻi’s students: There is a place for you at the University of Hawaiʻi,” 糖心视频 President Wendy Hensel said. “With all 10 campuses now participating, students have access to the full range of opportunities 糖心视频 offers, from workforce training and two-year degrees to four-year programs and beyond. We want every public high school senior to know that their hard work has paid off, they have earned this opportunity and they can build an extraordinary future right here in Hawaiʻi.”

Hensel and HIDOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi officially kicked off the second year of Direct2糖心视频 on October 15 at Roosevelt High School, where approximately 245 seniors gathered in the school auditorium. Students received Direct2糖心视频 acceptance letters signed by Hensel and Hayashi welcoming them to the 糖心视频 ʻohana.

“Everybody was kind of shocked. It was like, wow, we don鈥檛 have to do all that extra work. It鈥檚 just a blessing,” said Roosevelt High School senior Zaniah Kakiva-Moses after learning that she and her classmates had already earned admission to at least one 糖心视频 campus. “I鈥檓 very excited for this opportunity. I鈥檓 so thankful for everybody who鈥檚 a part of this.”

“It was kind of sudden. The news came out of nowhere, but I was very excited to hear it,” said fellow Roosevelt senior Keoni Viveiros. “My brother goes to 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 right now, and I鈥檓 taking two 糖心视频 Early College courses while I鈥檓 in high school. I really love my teachers, so I鈥檓 sure the professors there are great as well.”

For Hayashi, the students鈥� excitement underscored the importance of creating a seamless transition from high school to higher education and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to build on their achievements.

“Direct2糖心视频 strengthens the partnership between our public schools and the University of Hawaiʻi, making the transition from high school to college more accessible for our students,” Superintendent Hayashi said. “Our students work hard throughout their K–12 journey, and this initiative recognizes their accomplishments while helping them take the next step toward their goals. By creating clearer pathways to higher education, we’re helping more students build on their strengths, pursue their aspirations and prepare for successful futures in Hawaiʻi.”

Direct2糖心视频 is part of a broader effort to make higher education more accessible and affordable for Hawaiʻi families. With strong support for public higher education from state lawmakers and leaders, 糖心视频 offers affordable pathways to degrees and careers. About 90% of 糖心视频 Community College graduates and 65% of graduates from 糖心视频‘s four-year campuses complete their degrees without student loan debt.

Direct2糖心视频 forms for fall 2027 are available now, with a May 1, 2027 deadline. For eligibility, participating charter schools and additional information on how to enroll, visit .

How Direct2糖心视频 works

For the Class of 2027:

• 3.20 GPA or higher: Students qualify for 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补, 糖心视频 Hilo, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu and all seven 糖心视频 Community Colleges.
• 2.70–3.19 GPA: Students qualify for 糖心视频 Hilo, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu and all seven 糖心视频 Community Colleges.
• 2.69 GPA or below: Students qualify for all seven 糖心视频 Community Colleges.

Students visit , verify their HIDOE student ID, choose an eligible campus and complete the Direct2糖心视频 form to secure their spot. There is no application fee. Students must remain on track to graduate from high school, and admission is subject to verification of official transcripts and eligibility requirements.

The University of Hawaiʻi is providing students with additional information about Honorlock, an online exam proctoring tool made available to instructors across all 10 糖心视频 campuses beginning in fall 2026.

Honorlock gives instructors the option to administer proctored online exams and quizzes, allowing students to complete assessments remotely, 24/7, within instructor-established testing windows. The tool is integrated directly into Lamak奴, 糖心视频‘s learning management system, eliminating the need for separate accounts or appointments at testing centers.

In an October 13 email to students, 糖心视频 addressed questions about student privacy and data security, including how Honorlock handles personal information and what the software can access during exams.

“Protecting your personal privacy while maintaining academic integrity is a top priority,” wrote Interim Vice President for Academic Strategy Kim Siegenthaler. “To provide full transparency, we would like to address common concerns and clarify how Honorlock handles your data.”

The email explains that Honorlock does not sell student data, access cell phones or other personal devices, or use facial recognition technology. Instructors decide whether to use Honorlock and determine the settings for their exams. Students with concerns or requests for alternative testing arrangements should contact their instructors.

October 13 email to students: Important Information Regarding Honorlock, Online Proctoring, and Student Data Privacy

Aloha Students,

We understand that you may have questions or concerns regarding student privacy and data security when taking exams through Honorlock. Protecting your personal privacy while maintaining academic integrity is a top priority. To provide full transparency, we would like to address common concerns and clarify how Honorlock handles your data:

1. Honorlock does not sell, monetize, or share student data with third parties.
2. Honorlock has no access to your cell phone, secondary devices, or home network communications. It only monitors the stability and quality of your internet connection to assist with troubleshooting if your connection drops.
3. Honorlock utilizes face detection technology simply to verify that a human face is present in the webcam frame. It does not use facial recognition or biometrics, does not identify or match your face against any database, and does not store facial feature elements.
4. Students are not watched live by a person for the duration of the exam. Honorlock’s software monitors the session, and a live proctor only enters via chat if potential issues are flagged, with the goal of helping you get back on track.
5. Access to your webcam, microphone, and screen ends immediately once the proctored exam is submitted.
6. Honorlock integrates directly into our Learning Management System (LMS), so no separate account or secondary password is required. Furthermore, you can easily remove or delete the Honorlock Chrome extension in a few seconds after completing your exam.
7. All transmitted data is encrypted using AES-256 cloud security standards via Amazon Web Services (AWS) and complies with FERPA regulations. Our institution owns all test data, and Honorlock automatically purges student data after standard retention periods.

Addition information regarding data privacy and how Honorlock works can be found here:

The decision to use Honorlock online proctoring, as well as the particular exam settings required for proctoring of an exam session rests with the instructor. Students requesting alternative assessment conditions or parameters must discuss their concerns directly with their course instructor.

Resources have been allocated to campuses to ensure students have access to Honorlock-compatible devices for exam taking. Please contact the designated office on your campus if you require a compatible laptop or testing space:

• 糖心视频 Hilo: Testing Center
• 糖心视频 Mānoa: Library
• 糖心视频 West Oʻahu: Library
• Hawaiʻi CC: Learning Center
• Honolulu CC: Learning Commons
• Kapiʻolani CC: Library
• Kauaʻi CC: Library
• Leeward CC: Laptop kiosk in the Learning Commons or Kīpuka
• 糖心视频 Maui College:
• Windward CC: Library

For technical help or questions during an exam, 24/7 support is available directly within the Honorlock interface.

Mahalo,
Kim L. Siegenthaler
Senior Advisor to the President
Interim Vice President for Academic Strategy