UHM Communication

The official account of the Communication Program at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. From students who find their voice to alumni who change the world.

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

Aloha🌺

COMgradulations Class of 2026!🎓🎉

We are SO proud of you and cannot wait to see all of the incredible ways you will change the world for the better. 🌎🌱

We wish you all the best on your future endeavors!🌟

Cheers to the Class of 2026!🎉

https://t.co/lOkM1A9gZp

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

It's Master Defense Friday🎓

Erin Fujitani successfully defended her MA thesis "Instagram Branding Strategies of University Programs: Exploration of Western Union Exchange Schools for the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa's Digital Studios"

Congrats Erin🎉
https://t.co/Amd5A9Rets

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

✨️Midweek Magic ✨️

We are back with our next student star, and this week's spotlight is on Asia Nunez!

Asia was awarded the 2026 Graduate Dean’s Scholarship Award! Congrats!🎖

Let's get to know our student star from Oahu🌊 on Insta, FB+ LinkedIn!

https://t.co/pXRMWVvHGd

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

Aloha🌺

Communication BA student, Cameron Holt (see right) and Entrepreneurship major Jaidon Matthews won second place at the UH Venture Competition on Saturday, May 9, for their company Paniolo!🏆

Congratulations Cam and Jaidon! We are SO proud of you!
https://t.co/qRh30oHSln

[University of Hawaii at Manoa @uhmanoa]

🎓 We celebrated nearly 2,800 grads during two commencement ceremonies on May 16 - They featured outstanding student speakers Diego Haʻaheo Ortiz and Erica-Skyler Malie Salvador Holokai, and guest speaker Walter A. Dods Jr. Hoʻomaikaʻi grads! ➡️ https://t.co/GbTwl45e73

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

Aloha🌺

It's Graduation Time!🎓

Dr. Hanae Kramer's COM478 BA class took a grad photo to commemorate their exciting achievement!

Congratulations! We are SO proud of you and all of your hard work. 🎉

https://t.co/8nLHkHqbSB

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

This week's student spotlight is on Mikaela Harris, and she won Miss Honolulu USA 2026!👑

We can support Mikaela for Miss Honolulu Hawaii on KHON tomorrow, 5/16 at 7 p.m.!

Tune in and cheer on our favorite contestant! 💟

Congratulations, Mikaela!🎉
https://t.co/rL3FLXRthD

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

It's Master Defense Thursday🎓📃...

And we have a big congratulations in order for Sabrina Gill🎉

Sabrina Gill successfully defended her MA practicum project titled "Achieving Inclusive Public Relations and Communication: Communication Access for All"👏
https://t.co/FKTDqCBDG3

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

✨️It's Midweek Magic✨️

Here to add some shine to your week are these graduates!🎓

Dr. Rachel Neo's COM478 capstone BA class took a grad photo to commemorate their exciting achievement!🎉

Congratulations! We are SO proud of you and your hard work.

https://t.co/jufz7HVSAh

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

The Communication Program wishes to thank this year’s colloquium speaker, Dr. Quillon Arkenstone!

Professor Arkenstone is a visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, presenting “Reading” Japanese Video Games!
https://t.co/sVderVGuEO

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

Aloha🌺
It's Master Defense Monday🎓

Elza Terseglav successfully defended her MA thesis "Preserving Culture Through Social Media: A Qualitative Study of Migrants Preserving Culture Through a Facebook Group"👏

Congratulations Elza! We're SO proud of you!
https://t.co/bwajUTEohg

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

Aloha🌺

It's Graduation Time!🎓

Dr. Jenifer Sunrise Winter's ICT and Policy COM BA class took a grad photo to commemorate their exciting achievement!🎉

Congratulations! We are SO proud of you and all of your hard work.🌱🌏🌟

#COMiskey #gobows
https://t.co/vuvkOHAXmy

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

It's Master Defense Friday🎓📃...

Kayla Jones successfully defended her MA thesis: "Why Does the U.S. Love K-dramas? The Effects of K-dramas on Public Perception of South Korea," on Wednesday, April 29👏

Congratulations Kayla🩷! We are SO proud of you!

https://t.co/2Fyv3UzCTF

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

✨️It's Midweek Magic ✨️

Here to add some sparkle to your week is Sabrina Hurtado!

Mahalo Sabrina🖤

Head to our Instagram, X, and Facebook page to learn more about Sabrina!

#COMiskey #gobows

https://t.co/AHwJhPuWTA

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

It's Master Defense Sunday🎓📃

We have a big congratulations for Mahealani Gardiner🎉

Mahea successfully defended her MA thesis: "People with Dyslexia: Transitions from High School to College and the Workforce," on Friday, May 1👏

Mahalo Mahea💜

https://t.co/ahA5opMyH7

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

Aloha🌺

It's Master Defense Friday🎓📃...

Riko Higa successfully defended her MA thesis: "Examining the Strategies Employed by Hawaiʻi's Nonprofit and Mission-Driven For-Profit Media Organizations to Stay Financially Viable."

Congratulations Riko!

https://t.co/sZIVkcxzu4

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

Aloha🌺

It's Master Defense Saturday🎓

And we have a big congratulations in order for Heather Hall🎉

Heather Hall successfully defended her MA thesis on Friday, April 24👏

Mahalo Heather💙

Congratulations! We are SO proud of you+ all your hard work.
https://t.co/j7VWNq5ltv

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

Aloha🌺

It’s Throwback Thursday, and we are back with Dr. Wiebke Reile-Agha!

Our students came, learned, and ventured off to do great things in the world.✈️ Where are they now?

Graduating with her PhD in CIS in 2019, Dr. Wiebke Reile-Agha is back!
https://t.co/mymjsEuxD6

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

Aloha🌺

It's Master Defense Friday🎓

Jillian Carlson successfully defended her MA thesis "Communicating Through Organizational Uncertainty: the Role of Internal Communication in US Federal Government Agencies," on April 17👏

Congratulations Jillian💜

https://t.co/NX2qGLUTWX

[UHM Communication @uhmcom]

It's Feature Friday!

Mahalo to all who joined the SCI Spring 2026 Open House🎉

This year's theme is Human-Centered AI.

Mahalo to our excellent keynote speaker, Dr. Shyam Sundar!

Congrats to our new faculty + program specialists!

Happy Aloha Friday🌺
https://t.co/zBPg0sTELt