Communication Program at UH Mānoa

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Communication Program at UH Mānoa Communication BA and MA Programs in the School of Communication and Information at UH Manoa degrees in COM and JOUR, an M.A.

Located in historic Crawford Hall on the University of Hawai'i at Manoa campus, the school offers B.A. in COM, and is part of an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Communication & Information Sciences.

Something wicked this way communicates… 🎃🌊A mysterious presence has been stirring somewhere on the third floor of Crawfo...
10/18/2026

Something wicked this way communicates… 🎃🌊

A mysterious presence has been stirring somewhere on the third floor of Crawford Hall.

Its origins are unclear. Its intentions? Even less so.
But one message keeps surfacing: Do you dare to know your fate?

COM MA and CIS PhD students are invited to follow their curiosity and perhaps discover what has been waiting above the waves.

📅 Friday, October 23
⏰ 1:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Communication Graduate Resource Room, Crawford Hall 302

There will be treats. There may be treasure. And somewhere in the shadows, Captain Dreadfeather is waiting…

Congratulations to Kapono Gaughen, recipient of the 2026–2027 Dan J. Wedemeyer Excellence in Teaching Award for a Gradua...
10/12/2026

Congratulations to Kapono Gaughen, recipient of the 2026–2027 Dan J. Wedemeyer Excellence in Teaching Award for a Graduate Assistant! 🎉

Kapono is a Communication Teaching Assistant and PhD student in the Communication and Information Sciences (CIS) program at UH Mānoa. He currently teaches Communication and Communities (COM 320) and has previously taught Information and Communication Technology Concepts (COM 330).

The Communication Program is proud to recognize Kapono’s commitment to teaching and supporting our students. Congratulations! 👏

Welcome to our incoming Communication MA students! 🌺🎓We’re excited to welcome the newest members of the Communication gr...
10/05/2026

Welcome to our incoming Communication MA students! 🌺🎓

We’re excited to welcome the newest members of the Communication graduate community at UH Mānoa! Our incoming MA students recently gathered with Communication faculty and colleagues for fall orientation at Crawford Hall as they prepared to begin the new academic year.

We’re looking forward to seeing the research, ideas, and connections this new cohort will develop during their time in the program.

Welcome to UHM COM! 🤙

Great to see so many new faces at PRSSA UHM’s Fall Orientation! 💫The UH Mānoa chapter of the Public Relations Student So...
09/24/2026

Great to see so many new faces at PRSSA UHM’s Fall Orientation! 💫

The UH Mānoa chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America brings together students interested in public relations, communication, and professional development.

Mahalo to PRSSA UHM for creating opportunities for our students to connect, learn, and build community. We’re excited to see what they have planned this semester! 🤙

Last week, the Communication Program joined colleagues across the School of Communication and Information for the first ...
09/21/2026

Last week, the Communication Program joined colleagues across the School of Communication and Information for the first SCI Teaching Circle of the year! 📚

Dr. Jenifer Winter led the discussion, “Supporting Undergraduate Research and Creative Work in the Communication BA: From Classroom to Capstone to Community,” exploring ways to support undergraduate research and creative work throughout the Communication BA experience.

Mahalo to Dr. Winter and everyone who joined the conversation and shared their experiences and ideas!

Aloha🌺COMgradulations Class of 2026!🎓🎉We are SO proud of you and cannot wait to see all of the incredible ways you will ...
06/01/2026

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 in your future endeavors 🌟

Have a fun, safe, and restful summer break! We look forward to seeing our returning students and some new faces at the start of the Fall 2026 Semester!🍎📚✏️

Head over to our Instagram, X, and LinkedIn page to congratulate our graduates!

We will miss our BA and MA graduates! It has been a delight to have such wonderful, bright, and talented students in our program.💙

Cheers to the Class of 2026!🎉


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Aloha🌺It's Master Defense Friday🎓📃...And we have a big congratulations in order for Erin Fujitani🎉Erin Fujitani successf...
05/24/2026

Aloha🌺

It's Master Defense Friday🎓📃...

And we have a big congratulations in order for Erin Fujitani🎉

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."👏

Erin's Committee consisted of: Dr. Hanae Kramer, chair; Dr. Ji Young Kim and Sherrie White.

Mahalo Erin💚

Congratulations! We are SO proud of you and all of your hard work. We can't wait to see all of the wonderful ways you will change this world for the better. 🌱🌏🌟

Head over to our Instagram, LinkedIn, and X to congratulate Erin!

It's that time of the week again...✨️Midweek Magic ✨️ We are back with our next student star, and this week's spotlight ...
05/20/2026

It's that time of the week again...

✨️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!🎖📄 🏆

Let's get to know our student star from Oahu🌊

🔹️Asia shares how she feels about receiving the award:
"I’m really grateful to be a recipient of this award! It was an honor to receive it and have my hard work be acknowledged."

🔹️What inspired Asia to study communication?
"As an undergraduate at the Shidler College of Business, I was a Presidential Scholar in the Honors program at UH Manoa. As part of my commitment to the Honors program, I wrote an undergraduate thesis on the relationship between gaming and personal development. My mentors for this project were Sky Kauweloa, the UH Esports Director, and Dr. Winter, an esteemed professor in the Communication program. I was interested in doing a Masters but I was unsure on what program to choose. Sky and Dr. Winter both encouraged me to look into the Communication Masters program, and here I am!

I also reflected on my experience as a student director at the Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE), where I hosted, emceed, and interviewed gaming industry executives and professionals. Working with Sky and Sandra Fujiyama, the PACE Executive Director, I formed events to connect Esports and Entrepreneurship together and draw in students from across all majors. I saw the importance of being able to speak in front of large groups, make presentations, and communicate with people of different backgrounds.

I believe that it’s important to learn about communication in a world that is becoming increasingly AI-centric. I have tailored my research in the Communication program towards the gaming industry, which is my passion and a fast-growing, multi-billion dollar industry."

🔹️What brings Asia joy? ☀️
"I love to learn new skills and teach myself how to do things. I’ve been learning how to code and develop games, as well as a bit of 3D modeling, recently. As a creative, I’ve been doing art for many years and spend hours drawing. I feel happy when I can bring things that I imagine to life. I also enjoy playing a wide variety of video games, from competitive to casual or strategic ones!"

Mahalo Asia🧡 Congratulations, we are SO proud of you!🎉

Check out our Instagram, X, and LinkedIn pages to learn more about Asia!

Aloha🌺The Communication BA student, Cameron Holt (pictured on the right) and Entrepreneurship major Jaidon Matthews won ...
05/19/2026

Aloha🌺

The Communication BA student, Cameron Holt (pictured on the right) and Entrepreneurship major Jaidon Matthews won second place at the UH Venture Competition on Saturday, May 9!🏆

Information on the venture competition:https://pace.shidler.hawaii.edu/uhvc/

Their company's name is Paniolo. Its description is on the page as well:

Paniolo is a natural skincare brand focused on promoting health and wellness through thoughtfully sourced ingredients and formulations inspired by island living.💄🌊☀️

Congratulations Cameron and Jaidon! We are SO proud of you and all of your hard work! We are excited to support Paniolo🎉

Head to our Instagram, X, and LinkedIn page to congratulate these two rockstars!

Aloha🌺It's Graduation Time!🎓Dr. Hanae Kramer's COM478 BA class took a grad photo to commemorate their exciting achieveme...
05/19/2026

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. We can't wait to see all of the wonderful ways you will change this world for the better. 🌱🌏🌟

Fun fact: There is more than one Communication in Communities Capstones!📚

Head to our Instagram, X, and LinkedIn to congratulate our undergraduates!

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2550 Campus Road, Crawford Hall
Honolulu, HI
96822

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm

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