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New students welcomed to campus today with Kpaepae and Convocation, orientation underway

Hilo Stories | Hawaii

Aug 20, 2026

New students welcomed to campus today with Kpaepae and Convocation, orientation underway

Emerging with determination and optimism after Hurricane Lalo, the newest Vulcans at UH Hilo were welcomed to campus today with a traditional Kpaepae and Convocation. UH Hilo Direc…

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New students welcomed to campus today with Kpaepae and Convocation, orientation underway

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