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.
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
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
✨️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
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
🎓 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
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
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
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
✨️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
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
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
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
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
✨️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
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
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
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
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
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
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