Don’t blame social media for illegal hiking, researchers say
Respondents largely indicated that the online information dissuaded them from hiking Haʻikū Stairs.
Will pandemic keep Hawaiʻi residents from moving away?
Fewer people leaving Hawaiʻi during COVID-19 will likely result in more workers leaving the labor force and continued higher unemployment rates.
COVID-19 devastating family health, welfare, research finds
Collaborative papers focus on understanding and addressing the social implications of COVID-19.
National honor for trailblazing audio description project
The UniDescription project was honored for leading edge applied research and development, methodologies, innovation programs, investment programs, startup collaborations or industry initiatives.
Instagrammed betel nut practices hint at relevant cessation strategies
Instagram content featured the betel nut, betel palm tree or betel pepper leaves, as well as areca nut preparation practices.
New online oceans-focused bachelor’s degree offered
The oceans degree is an accelerated online program offered in five-week segments.
More Americans wear masks, more education needed
Among the survey participants, 61.9 percent reported using a cloth face covering in April and 76.4 percent in May.
Study predicts costly water issues if action not taken
UH research examined the balance between protecting the spring system and groundwater pumping.
UHERO forecasts troubling outlook for Hawaiʻi’s workforce
Hawaiʻi’s unemployment rate reached 23.8 percent in April 2020.
Hawaiʻi’s Micronesian migrants get limited access to health care
Since 2015, Medicaid-funded hospitalizations and emergency room visits have declined for Micronesian migrants in Hawaiʻi.
