Cecelia Steiner is one of the students from Lahainaluna’s class of 2024 attending one of UH’s 10 campuses through a special scholarship offered in the aftermath of the fire.
The boarding program began in 1836 and has played a pivotal role in the school’s legacy, offering agricultural work experiences and a sense of community for students from across the islands.
Jack Bilmes and Alice Dewey are former professors in the UH Mānoa College of Social Sciences.
The annual awards recognize accomplished professionals whose talents and potential set them apart as emerging leaders of Hawaiʻi.
In 2023, about 72,000 individuals moved to Hawaiʻi.
The report estimates that phasing out these units could increase Maui’s long-term housing stock by up to 6,127 units, which is equivalent to 10 years of new construction at the current rate.
Since its inception in 1999, SSFM scholarships have benefited 70 students, distributing a cumulative total of 105 awards.
Increased groundwater recharge ensures a steady supply of fresh water, vital for drinking and other essential needs.
The study calls on policymakers, conservation organizations and funders to integrate biocultural strategies into conservation policies and funding mechanisms.
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