Achievement in academics for UH-Hilo athletics: A significant number of Vulcans receive Academic All-PacWest distinctions
UH Hilo Student-Athletes Shine in Academic All-PacWest Team
The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) is celebrating a record-breaking achievement, with 170 student-athletes earning recognition on the Academic All-PacWest Team. This marks a significant increase from last year's 160 honorees.
To be eligible for this year's recognition, student-athletes needed to have a 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average, have completed at least two semesters at their institution, and be eligible to participate in regular season competition, including redshirts.
Among the honorees, a total of 186 student-athletes posted a perfect 4.0 GPA. Four of these top performers were from UH Hilo: Mason Cook (Baseball), Lauren Otsubo (Softball), Cami Oyama (Women's Tennis), and Brandon Wada (Baseball).
The academic success of UH Hilo's student-athletes is reflected in their diverse majors. The major breakdown for the university includes: Business Administration (General) - 63, Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences - 25, Communication - 24, Psychology - 15, Biology - 11, Chemistry - 7, Environmental Science - 3, Data Science - 1, Agriculture - 1, Anthropology - 1, English - 1, Accounting - 8, Administration of Justice - 3, Political Science - 4, Geography - 2, and Computer Science - 3.
For the 2024-25 school year, four student-athletes with strong academic performances were highlighted. Hoku Ching, majoring in Public Health, boasted a GPA of 3.82. Danielle Cote, a Marine Biology major, had a GPA of 3.75. Maddy Gonzalez, majoring in Criminal Justice, had a GPA of 3.77. Tiari Hernandez, with a GPA of 3.69 (major not specified in the source), was also recognised.
However, the exact total count and full major breakdown for all honored athletes, as well as a complete GPA list, were not available in the search results. For more detailed or complete data, it would likely be necessary to consult UH Hilo’s official athletics or academic awards releases directly.
Overall, 2,728 student-athletes from all Pacific West Conference schools and sponsored sports were recognised. The Department of Marine Science had 5 student-athletes on the Academic All-PacWest Team, while the Department of Mathematics had 5 as well. For UH Hilo, the student-athletes combined for a 3.32 overall GPA for the 2024-25 school year.
This achievement underscores UH Hilo's commitment to both academic excellence and athletic success.
- Despite the university's focus on athletic success, UH Hilo student-athletes also show a strong dedication to environmental concerns, as three of them major in Environmental Science.
- Furthermore, UH Hilo student-athletes demonstrate a keen interest in education and self-development, with many pursuing higher education in areas such as Business Administration, Data Science, and Education-and-Self-Development.
- In addition to hockey, other sports that boast successful student-athletes at UH Hilo include marine-related sports, as evidenced by the Department of Marine Science having 5 students on the Academic All-PacWest Team.
