University of Hawaii - West Oahu

08/18/2026

UH West O‘ahu will reopen and operate as normally scheduled on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Please use caution during your commute and monitor local weather conditions. Refer to westoahu.hawaii.edu for any future updates.

08/17/2026

Following the Gov. Josh Green’s announcement that state, county offices and public schools will be closed due to Tropical Storm Lala, the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu campus will be closed on Monday, August 17. All on-campus activities are cancelled. Monitor official social media accounts or westoahu.hawaii.edu for any updates.

08/14/2026

UH West Oʻahu’s Markham recognized as ‘Living Legend’ at CU Boulder

University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu Business and Cybersecurity Division lecturer and adjunct faculty Gregory Markham was named one of University of Colorado Boulder’s Living Legends — an honor that celebrates the 50th anniversary of a student-athlete’s first letter from CU Boulder.

University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu Business and Cybersecurity Division lecturer and adjunct faculty Gregory Markham was named one of University of Colorado Boulder’s Living Legends — an honor that celebrates the 50th anniversary of a student-athlete’s first letter from CU Boulder. CU Bould...

08/14/2026

⚠️ Tropical Storm Lala is expected to become a Cat 1 hurricane, impacting Hawaiʻi tonight through the weekend. University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo & Hawai`i Community College will close Saturday - Sunday. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Hawaiʻi Island. Sign up for UH RAVE alerts & check email for updates

08/14/2026

College in Hawaiʻi can be affordable, and local help is available to help families navigate this process.

08/14/2026

⚠️ Tropical Storm Lala approaches Hawaiʻi, potentially reaching near-hurricane strength near Hawaiʻi Island by early Saturday. Island-wide wind, rain, and surf expected. Stay prepared and monitor UH RAVE alerts for campus updates.

08/13/2026

The extended Fall 2026 application deadline ends tomorrow Aug. 14. It’s not too late to continue your path to that degree you always wanted. Visit our website and apply today!

08/12/2026

⚠️ The National Weather Service is monitoring a weather disturbance that could impact Hawaiʻi this weekend. Prepare now for potential heavy rain and strong winds. Check your hawaii.edu email and sign up for UH RAVE and county alerts to stay updated!

08/11/2026

08/10/2026

ACM to benefit from sales of limited-edition bag at community event

All proceeds from the sale of a limited-edition bag featuring a winning design by a Big Island elementary school student will go to the UH West O'ahu Academy for Creative Media (ACM) — and it will only be available for purchase exclusively at the upcoming Lei of Kindness Art Fair + School Supply Drive.

All proceeds from the sale of a limited-edition bag featuring a winning design by a Big Island elementary school student will go to the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu Academy for Creative Media (ACM) — and it will only be available for purchase exclusively at the upcoming Lei of Kindness A...