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Hundreds of Kapiʻolani CC graduates earn degrees, certificates

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Micah Tutuvanu

credit: Cindy Ellen Russell

credit: Cindy Ellen Russell

credit: Cindy Ellen Russell

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WHO: About 450 Kapiʻolani Community College students participated in three commencement ceremonies with approximately 1,350 attendees.

• Micah Tutuvanu was the student speaker for the 11 a.m. ceremony

WHEN: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

WHERE:  Diamond Head Theatre

OTHER FACTS:  

Among many notable Kapiʻolani CC alumni are Post Ranch Inn General Manager Tim Lee, and James Beard Award-winning chefs Robynne Maii and Alan Wong.

VIDEO:

BROLL: 2:11

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Micah Tutuvanu, Kapiʻolani CC graduate, student speaker (:21)

“At 17 years old, I walked onto this campus unsure and terrified of myself. Now, at 21, I stand before all of you, not as someone who has life figured out, but as someone who is finally confident in his ability to lead, serve and create change. For that, KapiÊ»olani Community College changed my life forever.”

Charli Rose, Kapiʻolani CC graduate (:08)

“I'm very excited. IÊ»m very proud of myself for going to school right after high school and completing my degree in two years.”

China Moriya, Kapiʻolani CC graduate (:10)

“It honestly started my career in the conservation field, and I found my purpose in life here at KCC.”