Willard Wilson AwardHonolulu’s Kenneth Kato honored for exemplary service to the university. Read more
New Solar SystemsManoa researchers Rita Mann and Jonathan Williams discover a pair of solar systems in the making. Read more
Hilo’s Analytical Equipment ExperiencePharmacy and chemistry students work with instrument that examines the internal structure and properties of bulk material. Read more
Board ReportRegents approve amendment to policy on nondiscrimination and affirmative action and the charter of the Puko'a Council. Read more
Samoan Language CoursebookUH Press publishes Gagana Samoa: A Samoan Language Coursebook, revised edition. Read more
UH EventsManoa, Kapi'olani and Hilo’s aquaponics lecture and Honolulu’s MELE songwriters workshop. Read more
Board Report
At the July meeting, the Board of Regents approved amending BOR bylaws section 1-5, policy on nondiscrimination and affirmative action, to prohibit discrimination based on a person’s “gender identity and expression.” Also approved were technical revisions to the terminology in section 1-5. The changes include updating the term “handicap” to “disability,” changing “veteran status” to “status as a covered veteran,” and changing “sexual harassment” to “discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment.” (Read more)
The regents also approved the charter of the Pūko‘a Council. The primary role for the council is to provide information and advice to the president of the university on issues relevant to Native Hawaiians and Native Hawaiian culture, language and history. (Read more)