Potential direct ancestor of modern humans identified
Homo bodoensis lived in Africa during the Middle Pleistocene era.
Drone’s eye view of ancient Micronesia with $150K grant
The two-year project will produce new knowledge about patterns of migration in ancient Micronesia.
UH Mānoa, UH Hilo students part of push for more kānaka in anthropology
Students completed a four week long internship working with historical and cultural experts in the archaeology field.
UH kumu re-envision stewardship of Hawaiian ancestral sites
Kumu develop fresh strategies to safeguard Hawaiʻi’s cultural sites and practices.
800-year-old taro farming techniques revealed
Research revealed that farmers used a form of hydraulic engineering to grow taro.
Kānaka Maoli from California explores heritage at UH Hilo
Budding anthropologist Heather Leilani Kekahuna has regained lost knowledge.
‘The Great Influenza’ kicks off reading pilot at UH Mānoa
Incoming freshmen will read the same book through the First Year Programs Common Read Pilot.
New online oceans-focused bachelor’s degree offered
The oceans degree is an accelerated online program offered in five-week segments.
New Indigenous health program calls attention to population at higher risk for virus complications
A new Indigenous public health certificate program that compares conventional and traditional health perspectives will launch at UH Hilo in the fall.
UH provides indigenous perspectives on AI guidance
The position paper offers ideas to consider when prioritizing indigenous perspectives in developing AI and suggests ethical approaches to advanced computational systems.
