DEPARTMENT OF
Family and Consumer Sciences
Marisa Kim, a design track student in FDM and the 2024-2025 president of the FDM student club, Stole Society (SS), has been awarded the 2025 undergraduate Ka Hana Po'pkela award. Her outstanding leadership and compassionate nature has greatly nurtured the club, especially the SS officers and members who actively participated in club events throughout the year. Marisa is a student role-model, who supports others and who is dedicated to FDM and the Stole Society. FDM is happy to recognize her with this award!
By McCarthy Minako
The 59th UHM Fashion Exhibition, Lasting Legacies, was a resounding success, held on May 2nd at the UHM campus Center Ballroom. Twelve talented senior student designers and ten juniors showcased the unique individual and group collections for an audience of more than 190, including students’ families and friends, local businesses, and the press. The presence of UH president, Wendy Hensel, who delivered heartening remarks, added to the event's success. We are grateful for your support and encourage you to stay connected with the FDM program through our Instagram accounts: @fdm_uhm & @uhmfashionshow.
Two MBBE Ph.D. students—Kyle Rafael Marcelino and Ty Shitanaka—were awarded this year's prestigious Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation Awards in Tropical Agriculture.
The 2025 CTAHR Conference, “He ʻAʻaliʻi Kū Makani: Resilience Through Innovation,” succeeded far beyond our expectations, thanks to the support of our CTAHR community.
CTAHR's annual Showcase & Research Symposium (SRS) spotlights student dedication to sustainability and resilience.
If you require information in an alternative format, please contact us at: FCS-ADA@ctahr.hawaii.edu