The has been awarded a $3,920,000 federal Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant to help students from N膩n膩kuli and Waiʻanae improve academic achievement, prepare for college and pursue career opportunities.

Known as Mohala Kai膩ulu: The Blossoming Community, the initiative is designed to support students in the Class of 2032 from N膩n膩kuli High and Intermediate School and Waiʻanae High School over seven years. The project aims to address educational disparities and expand access to higher education for students from underserved communities on Oʻahu’s Leeward Coast.

According to data cited in the grant application, more than 72% of students in the 狈腻苍腻办耻濒颈鈥揥补颈ʻ补苍补别 Complex Area are economically disadvantaged. Among Native Hawaiian graduates in the Class of 2023, college enrollment was 19% at N膩n膩kuli and 22% at Waiʻanae, compared with 35% statewide.

Through a partnership between 糖心视频 West Oʻahu and the 狈腻苍腻办耻濒颈鈥揥补颈ʻ补苍补别 Complex Area, Mohala Kai膩ulu will connect students and families with academic support, college preparation, financial aid guidance and mentorship to help more students transition from high school to higher education.

“Rooted in Hawaiian values of ʻohana (family), l艒kahi (unity) and m膩lama (care), Mohala Kai膩ulu emphasizes culturally grounded learning and community involvement to strengthen students’ confidence, resilience and sense of belonging,” said Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dee Uwono. “Our goal is to ensure every student feels seen, valued and empowered to shape a future that reflects their strengths, aspirations and potential.”

Opportunities for students

The initiative will focus on three goals: increasing academic achievement, strengthening college and career readiness, and improving college enrollment and persistence.

Students will receive tutoring in English language arts and mathematics, participate in workshops and attend a three-week Summer Institute. The summer program will strengthen academic skills while building confidence through community-grounded learning.

Students will also have opportunities to explore careers, visit college campuses and earn college credits while still in high school. Partnerships with 糖心视频 West Oʻahu’s N膩ulu Center, Career Services, Noʻeau Center and Early College Office will provide additional academic, career exploration and college preparation support.

Workshops will help students and families navigate college admissions, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), identify scholarships and build financial literacy skills. Mentoring, student progress tracking and a First-Year Experience program will help students prepare for college and navigate the transition to higher education.

Collaborating with local schools, community organizations and businesses, including Ameriprise Financial, the program will provide financial planning workshops, mentorship and resources to support students’ educational goals.

The initiative aims for 75% of participating students to complete at least one college application and the FAFSA by the end of 12th grade. It also seeks to bring on-time graduation rates at the two target high schools to or above the state average, reduce the need for remedial college coursework and help 60% of participating students who enroll in higher education persist into their second year.

GEAR UP is a federal program that supports early college awareness and preparation, particularly for students from underserved communities. Through sustained academic support and exposure to postsecondary education and careers, the program aims to help more students make the transition from high school to college and complete their degrees.

The 糖心视频 System currently administers three concurrent GEAR UP grants: one statewide grant facilitated by Hawaiʻi P鈥�20 and two partnership cohort grants, one led by 糖心视频 West Oʻahu and the other by 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补.

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

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September 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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—To be true, fact, genuine, authentic, faithfulness.

More ʻ艑lelo of the Week—Natasha Maʻfala, undergraduate, Ke Kulanui o Hawaiʻi ma Mānoa (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa)

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Nearly 200 high school students from Hawaiʻi public schools statewide who aspire to be future teachers attended the fourth annual Dive Into Education event, October 23, at . The half-day event brought together students, representatives from the Hawaiʻi State Legislature, and leaders from the University of Hawaiʻi System and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education.

Attendees learned about different aspects of teaching as a profession and participated in more than 20 student-requested breakout sessions covering a range of education-related topics. A Hawaiʻi-focused college and career fair featured resource tables from organizations and institutions including 糖心视频 System, Teach For America Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Teacher Induction Center and others.

Dive Into Education also featured an Educator Rising competition, an advisor-led student organization that connects members with classroom observation opportunities, teacher mentors, statewide events, and other experiences designed to help students explore and prepare for careers in education.

Filling classrooms with qualified teachers

“This is both an important event for our students and all of the stakeholders involved,” said Stephen Schatz, executive director of . “We are working together to fill classrooms across our islands with qualified teachers who are rooted in the communities they serve.”

The 2026 State Teacher of the Year, Elise Hannigan of Keaʻau High School, served as the keynote speaker. Remarks were also delivered by Carlos Peñaloza, chancellor of and interim chancellor of 糖心视频 West Oʻahu.

Sixteen high schools representing five islands participated: Campbell, Farrington, Honokaʻa, Kailua, Kalani, Kapolei, Keaʻau, Konawaena, Leilehua, Maui, Mililani, Molokaʻi, Pearl City, Waiʻanae, Waimea and Waipahu high schools. The 2026 Dive Into Education event was made possible by Hawaiʻi P–20 Partnerships for Education, in cooperation with contributions and support from the 糖心视频 System, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education, Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association and Hawaiʻi Education Association.

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!

From playing video games to beating out experienced filmmakers on the big screen, University of Hawaiʻi鈥揥别蝉迟 Oʻahu student Christian Villavicencio has officially landed his short film LANI in the 46th annual Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF).

Created for a Creative Media class, the documentary follows Tagiralani “Lani” Luafalealo, the first Samoan woman to play in the LPGA. Because HIFF recently eliminated its University Showcase category, Villavicencio faced off against established industry professionals.

“Christian competed alongside seasoned filmmakers,” said Samantha Farinella, an assistant professor of creative media at 糖心视频 West Oʻahu. “As a filmmaker myself, I know how difficult it is to get into festivals, and this is a tremendous accomplishment.”

Villavicencio said, “To see my work be appreciated by such a competitive and prestigious festival is an amazing feeling, and knowing that many other people will see my work on the big screen is unreal.”

Gaming start

His passion began at age 11 creating video game montages for Rocket League, later earning money editing for major creators and working with Psyonix/Epic Games. In 2023, Villavicencio transitioned to traditional filmmaking at 糖心视频 West Oʻahu using money saved from esports to buy his first camera.

He founded the West Oʻahu Film Club and directed another successful documentary, The Call for Art, which screened at the Wailuku Film Festival and FilAm Creative Film Festival.

Luafalealo praised the young director鈥檚 dedication: “Christian really made it happen. The journey of making this film, to watching it, to seeing it make it into big events such as this (HIFF) is a really great feeling.”

LANI will be screened during the following days and locations:

• Monday, October 26, at 8:15 p.m. at Consolidated Theatres Kahala
• Thursday, October 29, at 3:30 p.m. at Consolidated Theatres Kahala
• Sunday, November 15, at 1 p.m. at Maui Arts & Cultural Center

Purchase tickets for LANI and the other films featured in HIFF鈥檚 Pacific Showcase Shorts: Where We Belong program.

For more visit .

—By Zenaida Serrano Arvman

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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—Thought, idea, belief, opinion.

More ʻ艑lelo of the Week—Natasha Maʻfala, undergraduate, Ke Kulanui o Hawaiʻi ma Mānoa (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa)

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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

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