Stories from Communication
Explore stories about people, activities, and classes in the Communication program.
Lolita Pérez-Ayala Receives Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
Lolita Pérez-Ayala, a PhD candidate in the Communication and Information Sciences interdisciplinary program at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, is a 2026 recipient of the Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching for graduate assistants. The campus-wide honor recognizes educators who demonstrate outstanding …
SCI in the News, Spring 2026
Recent external news articles showcasing School of Communication and Information programs, students, and alumni. UH News College of Social Sciences
SCI Summer 2025 Roundup
While summer offered a break from campus, SCI students & faculty continued learning through experiences beyond the classroom. SCI Faculty — On the Move This Fall SCI in the News
UH PRSSA Earns National Recognition with Star Chapter Award
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s David A. Ward chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has been honored with the Star Chapter Award for the 2024-2025 academic year, a recognition of its outstanding leadership and dedication to community engagement. This is …
SCI in the News, Spring 2025
Recent external news articles showcasing School of Communication and Information programs, students, and alumni. UH News Civil Beat Hawaiʻi Business Magazine
SCI’s Second Annual Open House Tackles Misinformation In Science
By: Suah Cho The School of Communication and Information held its second Open House on April 11, highlighting the impact of misinformation today. The event showcased workshops and presentations designed to help attendees recognize and counter the spread of misleading content both online and offline. …
Miss Aloha Hula 2024: Dancing Her Way From the Merrie Monarch Festival to a Master’s Degree
By: Kayla Jones She does it all. From graduate school to the Merrie Monarch Festival. You may know her as Nohi in the classroom, but to Hawai‘i, she is Miss Aloha Hula 2024. Ka’ōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes is a second-year student in the Master’s in …
New Communication Faculty Member Dr. Jingyi Gu Explores Issues of Inequalities Within Global Digital Cultures
Hailing from Shanghai – China’s coastal metropolis with a rich history of cultural exchanges, Dr. Jingyi Gu’s academic journey has taken her across the globe. Growing up as a digital native and studying in the field of Communication, she developed a deep interest in understanding …
Spotlight on the School of Communication and Information at the Successful Inaugural Open House
The School of Communication and Information held its very first Open House on April 5 with over a hundred engaged attendees made up of alumni, community stakeholders, faculty, and students. The open house aimed at showcasing the new School’s work around the core mission of …
Spotlight on Professor Rachel Neo
Originally from sunny and humid Singapore, Professor Neo completed her doctoral degree in Communication at the Ohio State University before starting her tenure track position within the Communication Program at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.