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From animation to graphic interface, our @newmediaartskcc students brought their creative visions to life and shared bold, original work with the community. The New Media Arts Program Student Show: Metamorphosis was more than an exhibition—it was a celebration of design, storytelling, and the next generation of creative talent. #NewMediaArts #kapiolanicommunitycollege #CreativeHawaii #StudentShowcase #DesignFuture #CommunityCollegeCreatives
The staff of the Kekaulike Center celebrated the birth anniversary of Princess Victoria Kūhiō Kinoiki Kekaulike and the blessing of their hale on Monday, May 12 in the ʻIlima Courtyard. Princess Kekaulike was the younger sister of Queen Kapiʻolani and Princess Poʻomaikelani. She and her husband David Kahalepouli Piikoi had three sons: David Kawānanakoa, Edward Keli'iahonui, and Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole. Princess Victoria Kekaulike, also known as Mary, served as the Governor of the island of Hawaii from 1880 to her death in 1884. The Kapi‘olani CC Kekaulike Center for Admissions, Records, Graduation & Financial Aid (Kekaulike Center) is a multi-purpose center providing admission, graduation, financial aid, registration, and communication services to all Kapi‘olani CC students.
Ho‘omaika‘i to our graduating Class of Spring 2025! We are proud of each and every one of you! 🎓🎉💯 📍Join us as we celebrate your achievements at our Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 16, at the Diamond Head Theatre. Let’s honor every story, every step, and every success that led to this day! 💙 Video: @lunaliloscholars 🦋🎓 Class of Spring 2025! Aloha Marie Amarino, AA in Liberal Arts Jamilyn Moriguchi, AA in Liberal Arts, Psychology Jacqueline Leinā‘ala Shizuko Fujii, AA in Liberal Arts, Business #kapiolanicommunitycollege #classof2025🎓 #studentsuccess #collegedegree #collegecertificate #community #collegegraduation
Mahalo to everyone who stopped by the last food pick-up of the semester! Our Pohukaina Food Pantry served students, faculty, staff, and our community with pantry staples, baked goods, bananas, and more. We’re grateful for the community support that helps nourish our campus ʻohana. Stay tuned for summer hours and future food distribution dates! #kapiolanicommunitycollege #FoodPantry #community #BasicNeeds #Mahalo
Mahalo to everyone who stopped by the last food pick-up of the semester! Our Pohukaina Food Pantry served students, faculty, staff, and our community with pantry staples, baked goods, bananas, and more. We’re grateful for the community support that helps nourish our campus ʻohana. Stay tuned for summer hours and future food distribution dates! #kapiolanicommunitycollege #FoodPantry #community #BasicNeeds #Mahalo
For many, the future path is never linear—it twists, turns, and sometimes even circles back. But every step Is an important part of your journey. After years of uncertainty, Jamilyn Moriguchi is graduating from Kapiʻolani Community College with a psychology degree, finding purpose and confidence through support from the @lunaliloscholars Program and campus community. Read about her story through link in bio or at https://www.hawaii.edu/news #kapiolanicommunitycollege #kuliaikanuu #classof2025🎓❤️ #collegegrad @uhawaiinews