HONOLULU (KHON2) -- About 250 University of Hawaii students are gearing up to take the next step in their life's journey. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The UH-West Oahu students received their diplomas Saturday morning in a mid-year commencement ceremony held on campus. About 160 students participated in the ceremony. Dead zebra doves found at Hilo park before avian flu confirmed in water They earned their bachelor's degrees in applied sciences, business administration, creative media, and cybersecurity — to name a few. The school also honored outgoing UH president David Lassner who is retiring at the end of the year's term. UH Manoa will hold its commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 21 at 9 a.m. in the Stan Sheriff Center. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news UH Hilo will also hold its commencement on Saturday. Dec. 21 at the UH Hilo Vulcan Gym.