2 Sunday, March 6, 2016 Hawaii Tribune-Herald UNIVERSITY TOWN The University of Hawaii at Hilo has grown into a thriving university since its beginnings as the Hilo Program in 1947 and continues to offer a quality education, giving students the tools they need to succeed after graduation. e product of community support THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO started as the Hilo Program in 1947 as an extension of general studies at UH-Manoa. Since then, that small extension school has grown into a thriving university. • • • The successes of UH-Hilo are because of the unfailing support of our local community, people who see that having post-high school education offered on Hawaii Island is key to a bright future for everyone. Many alumni have expressed they Courtesy photo Donald Straney UH-Hilo Chancellor are proud to send their children to their alma mater. This brings home the importance of UH-Hilo being able to provide full access to higher education for all local students. We need to ensure every local high school See SUPPORT Page 4
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