Dr. Randy Hirokawa serves as the Faculty Athletic Representative, helping bridge the gap between the Vulcans Athletics department and the UH Hilo faculty for student-athletes. The former Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences currently serves as a professor in the Communication department.
Hirokawa is known for his expertise in the area of small group communication and decision-making effectiveness, having published three edited books, 40 refereed journal articles and 27 book chapters along with numerous national and international lectures.
The Kaua‘i native also serves as the public address announcer and play-by-play commentator for Hawai‘i Hilo Softball home games.
EDUCATION CAREER
» 2006 University of Washington Department of Communication Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee
» Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo (2005-2016)
» 2003 Collegiate Teaching Award (University of Iowa)
» 1989 Burlington Northern Faculty Achievement Award (University of Iowa)
» Executive Officer of the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Iowa (1998-2004)
ALMA MATER
» Waimea High School (Hawai‘i)
» University of Hawai‘i at Manoa 1975 - B.A. Speech Communication
» University of Washington 1977 - M.A. Speech Communication
» University of Washington 1980 - Ph.D. Speech Communication
PERSONAL
» Hometown: Hanapepe, Hawai‘i
» Hobbies: Playing Music, Fishing, Softball
» Previously served as the public address announcer for University of Iowa Softball
CAREER
2005-Present: University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
1984-2004: University of Iowa
1980-1984: Penn State University
