Current News
Best Restored BeachMay 19, Manoa —
The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association recognizes the efforts to restore Kuhio Beach by the Sea Grant College Program.
Endangered LanguagesMay 17, Manoa —
Professor Kenneth L. Rehg will serve as the chair for the Linguistic Society of America's Committee on Endangered Languages and Their Preservation.
End of Year AwardsMay 16, Hilo —
Faculty, staff and student workers are honored for outstanding performance and accomplishments.
Business ScholarshipsMay 16, Manoa —
Young Brothers, Ltd./Hawaiian Tug and Barge and Maui Petroleum and Hawaii Petroleum donate $150,000 for the Neighbor Island MBA program.
Distinguished AlumniMay 16, System —
The University of Hawaii Alumni Association celebrates distinguished alumni with an awards banquet.
Mauna Kea SkiesMay 15, Windward —
The Imiloa Astronomy Center features the Gemini Observatory’s Scott Fisher speaking about the Orion Nebula.
Order of the Rising Sun HonorMay 15, Manoa —
Emeritus Professor Esther Masako Tateishi Sato is honored by the government of Japan with the Order of the Rising Sun for public and national service.
Psychiatry Keynote AddressMay 15, West Oahu —
Professor Richard Castillo will deliver the keynote presentation at the World Congress for Psychiatric Nurses conference.
Flyer Contest WinnerMay 12, West Oahu —
Konawaena High School junior Sarah Smith wins the grand prize in the West Oahu Flyer Contest.
Campus Transfer AgreementsMay 12, System —
Leeward Community College joins with the Manoa and West Oahu campuses to ease the transfer of students into baccalaureate education programs.
Walgreens’ GiftMay 12, Hilo —
Pharmacy chain Walgreens donates $50,000 to the College of Pharmacy to fund student activities and faculty development.
Summer College CoursesMay 9, Honolulu —
College-bound students can get a head start on requirements with classes on the Honolulu Community College campus.
National Archivist CommitteeMay 8, Hilo —
Hawaiian Collection Librarian Helen Wong Smith is elected to the Nominating Committee of the Society of American Archivists.
Model United NationsMay 7, Hilo —
The UH Hilo team receives the Distinguished Delegation award at the National Model United Nations competition.
Fulbright Senior SpecialistMay 7, Manoa —
Professor David P. Ericson shares his experience in multicultural education with Aarhaus University in Denmark.
Graduation ExercisesMay 6, Manoa —
Commencement exercises celebrate more than 1,800 students eligible to receive bachelor’s degrees and nearly 1,200 graduate degree candidates.
Reporting Greenhouse GasMay 6, Manoa —
UH Manoa signs on as a Founding Reporter of The Climate Registry, a non-profit organization that measures and reports greenhouse gas emissions.
Middle Level Education GraduatesMay 6, Manoa —
The College of Education’s master of education degree in curriculum studies with a middle level emphasis graduates first cohorts on Maui.
Dual EnrollmentMay 5, System —
A dual-enrollment agreement between the Kapiolani and West Oahu campuses allows students to complete degrees faster and more affordably.
Active MothersMay 5, Manoa —
The Cancer Research Center of Hawaii’s Na Mikimiki program encourages physical activity in new mothers to reduce the risk of chronic illness.
Commencement SpeakerMay 5, Hilo —
Constance H. "Connie" Lau, president and CEO of Hawaiian Electric Industries speaks at the Hilo commencement.
Japan FellowshipMay 5, Manoa —
Suzanne Acord wins a national fellowship to Japan in order to enhance classroom teaching of global perspectives.
Hawaiian Language ProficiencyMay 5, Hilo —
The Olelo Ola Oral Language Proficiency Project receives $50,000 to promote language proficiency in elementary school children.
Humanitarian EngineersMay 2, Manoa — Cathy Leslie speaks on Engineering Without Borders, a non-profit group devoted to developing communities and the betterment of the engineering profession.
Campus Center RenovationsMay 1, Manoa — Campus Center begins renovations and expansions to improve ventilation, lighting and energy efficiency.
Alcohol Prevention EffortsMay 1, Manoa — Surveys show the Manoa Alcohol Project’s progress in making positive changes in students’ drinking habits.
Culturally Healthy GuidelinesMay 1, Hilo — The Moamahi project will revise the
Na Honua Mauli Ola Hawaii Guidelines for students, educators, schools and institutions, community and families.
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