‘Future’ is 2024 Hawaiʻi Word of the Year
UH Mānoa Department of English undergraduate students in the English Majors Association came up with the word this year.
English professor showcases Fanny Fern, America’s first feminist satirist
James Caron published a book about America’s highest-paid woman columnist, who captivated readers in the 19th century.
In memoriam: Poet, professor, pioneer Caroline Sinavaiana-Gabbard
Caroline Sinavaiana Gabbard died on May 26 in Samoa where she resided after retiring from UH Mānoa after 20 years.
Korean art, history in Hawaiʻi enlightened through UH Hilo partnership
UH Hilo faculty from the English, business, language and art departments contributed to a Korean art and new historical research exhibition.
UH Mānoa hits academic rankings record with 8 subjects in U.S. top 20
Linguistics led the UH Mānoa rankings at No. 10 in the U.S. and No. 22 in the world.
UH President Lassner commends graduates in Japan, highlights strong ties
President David Lassner delivered commencement addresses at Asahi University and Meikai University in Japan in March.
‘Resurgence’ is Hawaiʻi’s 2023 Word of the Year
The Department of English also considered the word “polarization.”
Mānoa professor wins National Book Award for Indigenous poetry
Craig Santos Perez’ book was one of 10 finalists in the running for the 2023 National Book Award for Poetry.
National recognition for Indigenous poems
Craig Santos Perez’s book, from unincorporated territory [åmot] focuses on traumatic wounds of Guam’s Indigenous people.
Obama Leaders inaugural cohort includes 3 with UH ties
The participants come from 37 states, Washington, D.C., American Samoa, Guam and five tribal nations.
