Congratulations to the University of Hawaiʻi’s 2025 tenure and promotion recipients.
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Tenure and Promotion
Arvin, Maile—Associate Professor, College of Social Sciences
Bond-Smith, Steven—Associate Professor, College of Social Sciences
Chen, Tian—Associate Professor, Shidler College of Business
Coats, Sloan—Associate Professor, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Easterday, Shelece—Associate Professor, College of Arts, Languages and Letters
Gedikli, Ersegun—Associate Professor, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Hale, Frankie—Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
Hamilton, Elina—Associate Professor, College of Arts, Languages and Letters
Janiszewski, Helen—Associate Professor, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Krolikoski, David—Associate Professor, College of Arts, Languages and Letters
LaBriola, Monica—Associate Professor, College of Arts, Languages and Letters
Murphy, Mark—Associate Professor, College of Education
Norris, Michael—Associate Professor, College of Natural Sciences
Peterson, Eric—Associate Professor, School of Architecture
Pettit-Toledo, Miyoko—Associate Professor, William S. Richardson School of Law
Sakstein, Jeremy—Associate Professor, College of Natural Sciences
Severa, Godwin—Associate Researcher, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Tay, Jia Wei—Associate Researcher, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience
Vibell, Jonas—Associate Professor, College of Social Sciences
West, Emily—Associate Professor, College of Arts, Languages and Letters
Tenure
Hanakawa, Christine—Assistant Extension Agent, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience
Hernandez, Brenda—Researcher, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center
Jovovic, Mirjana—Assistant Specialist, College of Natural Sciences
Lee, Kyoung Eun—Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
Nakamoto, Mark—Junior Specialist, Shidler College of Business
Newalu, Jamie—Junior Specialist, Office of the Provost
Pietruszka, Aaron—Associate Professor, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Quirk, Jennifer—Assistant Specialist, Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success
Raston, Paul—Associate Professor, College of Natural Sciences
Salzer, Kuuleialohaonalani—Junior Specialist, Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success
Temple, John—Professor, College of Social Sciences
Promotion
Abe, Keith—Associate Professor, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Acoba, Jared—Professor, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Acoba, Jared—Researcher, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center
Andrade, Troy—Professor, William S. Richardson School of Law
Bousquet, Ludovic—Professor, College of Arts, Languages and Letters
Brunson, Jan—Professor, College of Social Sciences
Chen, Suzhen—Librarian IV, Library Services
Chi, Jun Wook—Professor, Shidler College of Business
Chong, Christina—Associate Professor, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Crile, Wesley—Associate Extension Agent, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Edwards, Kyle—Professor, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Eng, Matthew—Associate Specialist, Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success
Erman, Daniel—Professor, College of Natural Sciences
Esquivel, Monica—Professor, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience
Feng, Andrew—Associate Professor, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Griswold, Jennifer—Professor, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Jovovic, Mirjana—Associate Specialist, College of Natural Sciences
Kang, Ju-Young—Professor, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience
Kao, Pei-Ling—Professor, College of Arts, Languages and Letters
Kauahi, Cherie—Associate Extension Agent, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Kuo, Sheree—Professor, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Kyono, Wade—Associate Professor, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Lenz, Elizabeth—Associate Specialist, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Lim, Eunjung—Professor, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Lim, Stephanie—Associate Researcher, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center
Lyon, Jeffrey—Professor, College of Arts, Languages and Letters
Meguro, Wendy—Professor, School of Architecture
Mu, Xiaoxin—Associate Specialist, Office of Global Engagement
Nakamoto, Mark—Assistant Specialist, Shidler College of Business
Okihiro, May—Professor, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Olson, Holly—Professor, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Papa, Anthony—Professor, College of Social Sciences
Pietruszka, Aaron—Professor, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Prisic, Sladjana—Professor, College of Natural Sciences
Quattlebaum, Thomas—Associate Professor, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Quintus, Seth—Professor, College of Social Sciences
Reed, Floyd—Professor, College of Natural Sciences
Richardson, Brian—Librarian IV, Library Services
Rubin, Ashley—Professor, College of Social Sciences
Saffery, Maya—Specialist, Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge
Sak-Humphry, Chhany—Professor, College of Arts, Languages and Letters
Salzer, Kuuleialohaonalani—Assistant Specialist, Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success
Schiff-Elfalan, Teresa—Associate Professor, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Seo, Hyodae—Professor, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Seo, Kwanglim—Professor, Shidler College of Business
Sierralta, Karla—Professor, School of Architecture
Takagi, Daisuke—Professor, College of Natural Sciences
Teves, Stephanie—Professor, College of Social Sciences
Tiirikainen, Maarit—Specialist, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center
Tsang, Yinphan—Professor, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience
Wages, Sharon—Extension Agent, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience
Weldon, Jeffrey—Professor, College of Engineering
Wirts, Amy—Associate Extension Agent, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Wright, Erin—Professor, College of Education
Yang, Myungji—Professor, College of Social Sciences
Yap, Allison—Associate Specialist, Office of Global Engagement
Yoshizawa, Masato—Professor, College of Natural Sciences
Young, Jonathan—Librarian IV, Library Services
Younsi, Malik—Professor, College of Natural Sciences
Delegated Promotion
Farrant, Nicholas—Assistant Extension Agent, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Hackney, Lara—Assistant Professor, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience
Iwai, Tomoko—Instructor, College of Arts, Languages and Letters
Kent, Jaime—Instructor, College of Education
Keral, Poonam—Instructor, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience
Lock, Theresa—Instructor, College of Education
Massoth, Patricia—Instructor, College of Education
O’Dell, Kathleen—Instructor, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience
Rosa, Anne—Assistant Extension Agent, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
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Tenure and Promotion
Duley, Helen—Associate Professor, College of Natural and Health Sciences
Tenure
Iwatsuki, Takehiro—Associate Professor, College of Natural and Health Sciences
Miyose, Colby—Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences
Promotion
Atalag, Ozan—Professor, College of Natural and Health Sciences
Colbert, Steven—Professor, College of Natural and Health Sciences
Hensley, Patricia—Professor, College of Natural and Health Sciences
Kim, Hee Sun—Associate Professor, College of Business and Economics
Nagurney, Alexander—Professor, College of Arts and Sciences
Prudencio, Jarred—Professor, College of Pharmacy
Suh, Han Na—Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences
Tokumaru, Sheri—Professor, College of Pharmacy
Turner, Jennifer—Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences
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Tenure and Promotion
Correa, Mary-Lindsey K—Associate Professor, Academic Affairs, Humanities
Crow-Kincaid, Leslie M—Associate Professor, Academic Affairs, Business and Cybersecurity
Pak, Michael Y—Associate Professor, Academic Affairs, Humanities
Yu, Patricia P—Associate Professor, Academic Affairs, Social Sciences
Tenure
Larger, Carrie J—Junior Specialist, Student Affairs
Promotion
Cook, Kealani R—Professor, Academic Affairs, Humanties
Kenolio, Ellen L—Assistant Specialist, Student Affairs, Student Affairs
Opulauoho, Leslie L—Assistant Specialist, Student Affairs, Student Affairs
Romero, Yasmine A—Professor, Academic Affairs, Humanties
Taketa, Steven R—Associate Specialist, Student Affairs, Student Affairs
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Tenure
Kaaua, Grant—Associate Professor, Vocational Technology, Carpentry
Promotion
Batallones, Jeanne C—Associate Professor, Counsel and Guidance, Counseling
Butler, Carrie J—Associate Professor, Business Education, Business
Fukumitsu, Lisa M—Associate Professor, Student Success, Acacdemic Support
Giel, Mari M I—Professor, Counsel and Guidance, Counseling
Hernandez, Camille A—Associate Professor, Nursing
Kaio, Pele H—Associate Professor, Humanities, Hawaiian Studies
Kanahele, Tracy N K H—Associate Professor, Humanities, Hawaiian Studies
Kapp, Drew E—Associate Professor, Social Science
Kauffman, Glenn-Dee P—Associate Professor, Counsel and Guidance, Counseling
Kawaauhau, Donala K—Professor, Business Education, Business
Nakamura, Lew M—Associate Professor, Vocational Technology, Agriculture
Qolouvaki, Tagi F—Associate Professor, Humanities, English
Steele, Orlo C—Professor, Natural Science
Watanabe, Brenda I T—Associate Professor, Service Technology, Early Childhood
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Promotion
Ching, April H—Associate Professor, Language Arts, English
Chow, Steven—Associate Professor, Engineering Technology, Refrigeration/Ac
Lagrimas, Eric B—Associate Professor, Music and Entertainment Learning Experience
Logli, Chiara—Associate Professor, Dean’s Office, Assessment, Academic Affairs
Nathan, Michelle H A—Associate Professor, Natural Science, Oceanography
Paudyal, Bed P—Professor, Language Arts, English
Takara, Mieko F—Professor, Humanities, History
Teraizumi, Jill E K—Associate Professor, Counsel and Guidance, Counseling
Tong-Transfiguracion, Hsin-I—Associate Professor, Natural Science, Biological Science
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Promotion
Bright, Lisa A K L K—Associate Professor, Language Arts, Linguistics
Ford, Shawn M—Associate Professor, Language Arts, ESL
Halley, Logan P—Associate Professor, Counsel & Guidance, Career Counseling
Hanai, Aaron M—Professor, Natural Science, Physical Science
Iwao, Kimberly K—Associate Professor, Legal Assistant
Kam, Saba B—Associate Professor, Nursing
Kanaoka, Yoneko Z—Associate Professor, Language Arts, ESL
Kim, Jung Eun—Professor, Allied Health, Respiratory Therapy
Maingano, Shepherd—Professor, Allied Health, Medical Lab Technician
Minahal, Maiana—Professor, Language Arts, English
Polley, Carl A—Associate Professor, Language Arts, Asian Pacific Language
Rader, John C—Associate Professor, Natural Science, Mathematics
Salinas Nakanishi, Alejandro—Associate Professor, Language Arts, English
Sellers, Kawehi L—Professor, Food Services, Visitor Industry
Shin, Michelle S H—Professor, Language Arts, English
Shiroma, Amy L—Associate Professor, Food Services, Visitor Industry
Shook, Sheryl K—Professor, Natural Science, Biological Science
Sickel, Jamie L—Associate Professor, Dean’s Office, Computer Center
Stevens, David J—Associate Professor, Business Education, Information/Computer
Sunahara, Reid K—Associate Professor, Language Arts, English
Tokuda, Joyce M—Professor, Dean’s Office, Library
Walker, Maegen E—Associate Professor, Social Science, Psychology
Yoshikawa, Kristy K M—Associate Professor, Counsel & Guidance, Nursing
Yrizarry, Lisa A—Professor, Counsel & Guidance, Career Counseling
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Tenure
Mar, Christina J—Assistant Professor, Language Arts, English
Promotion
Millard, Erin A—Professor, Natural Science, Mathematics
Ombrello, Mark A—Associate Professor, Humanities, History
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Tenure and Promotion
Lum, Lori S M—Assistant Professor, Counsel and Guidance
Promotion
Aguilera, Kelsie D—Professor, Social Science, Anthropology
Amper, Amy K A—Associate Professor, Counsel and Guidance, Counsel and Guidance
Biddle, Ashley M—Associate Professor, Social Science, Psychology
Egami, Matthew R—Associate Professor, Food Services, Food Service
Dutra Elliott, Daniela D—Professor, Natural Science, Biological Science
Kennedy, Kelly L M—Associate Professor, Language Arts, ESL
Miyahara, Nolan M—Associate Professor, Automotive Mechanical Technology, Automotive Maintenance
Moses, Tasha W—Associate Professor, Dean’s Office, Learning Resources
Nebrija, Allan D—Associate Professor, Dean’s Office, Learning Resources
Reyes, Brandi L—Professor, Language Arts, English
Scotti, Suzette D—Professor, Humanities, Art
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Tenure and Promotion
Thomas, Jacqueline A—Assistant Professor, Nursing
Promotion
Andaluz, Amy M—Professor, Language Arts, English
Dudoit, Kelley J T—Associate Professor, Outreach
Ho, Van T—Associate Professor, Nursing
Jones, Meagan E—Associate Professor, Natural Science
Kodani, Laureen—Associate Professor, Dean’s Office, Computer Center
White, Emily H—Professor, Language Arts, English
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Tenure and Promotion
Kissel, Stacie—Assistant Processor, Natural Science, Animal Science
Promotion
Hanson, Deacon M—Professor, Business Education, Accounting
Kimokeo, Kamuela M—Associate Professor, Humanities, Music
Mendoza, Audrey S—Professor, Language Arts, Speech
Takayama, Kevin A—Associate Professor, Mathematics, Mathematics
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