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“Be a hero. Be a teacher.” encourages students to consider teaching career
UH launched “Be a hero. Be a teacher.” encouraging students, and working professionals to consider the benefits of the teaching profession.
Fifth UH simulated Mars mission is in the books
After eight months of isolation in a geodesic dome on the slopes of Mauna Loa, six Hawaiʻi Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) crew members exited their habitat.
UH shines in 2018 U.S. News and World Report rankings
UH Mānoa, UH West Oʻahu and UH Hilo once again made the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings, along with UH Mānoa Shidler College of Business.
UH in the News
- UH effort aims to grow pool of teacher in isles, Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- NASA crew completes simulated Mars mission,CBS
- Building a better coral reef, New York Times
Trending Stories
Academic
Rolo ups the scholarship reveal wow factor
Universities around the country are presenting scholarships to athletes in memorable fashion these days and UH Mānoa Head Football Coach Nick Rolovich is fast becoming the master of the reveal.
Scholarship helps state Grown Our Own teachers
The UH Mānoa College of Education will award up to $600,000 in scholarship stipends to recruit new teacher candidates, who already serve in educational capacities in our state.
UH shines in 2018 U.S. News and World Report rankings
UH Mānoa, UH West Oʻahu and UH Hilo once again made the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings, along with UH Mānoa Shidler College of Business.
- Online bachelor of social work option extends education opportunities statewide
- Breakthrough Innovation Challenge seeks food, energy and water solutions
- Scholarship helps state Grow Our Own teachers
- Motor skills clinic benefits children’s physical and social development
- “Be a hero. Be a teacher.” encourages students to consider teaching career
Research
Preventing Zika from harming unborn children
With a $400,000 National Institutes of Health grant, Mukesh Kumar will investigate the Zika virus in pregnancy and develop strategies to prevent transmission of the disease to the fetus.
Sugarcane is not dead, just different
UH Mānoa researchers see a sweet future ahead for the traditional sugarcane plant, which the Hawaiians first brought to the islands via canoe.
Alzheimer’s Disease clinical trial begins at UH medical school
A clinical trial will begin on a drug that researchers hope will reduce inflammation in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s Disease.
People
September 2017 anniversaries
The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates September 2017 faculty and staff anniversaries.
UH researchers among the world’s top experts on selenium
The Journal of Biological Chemistry selected an article on the unique family of proteins containing selenium by Marla Berry and Peter Hoffmann as among the research highlights of the year in the biomedical sciences.
Hilo student speaks on children’s rights at UN summit
Josefina Pereira was selected to represent her homeland of Timor-Leste as a Youth Delegate at the 14th Annual International Human Rights Summit.
- UH Hilo student’s performance art addresses rising sea levels in his homeland
- Tsunami expert honored for excellence in teaching, research and service
- UH researchers among the world’s top experts on selenium
- Drop that Chalk!, a guide to better teaching in higher education
- Research of Japanese poultry practices leads to distinguished scholarship
Community
New UH Mānoa student-athletes giving society launched
“Unite and move forward as one” is the vision driving Pūpūkāhi I Holomua, an elite philanthropic society that supports student-athletes’ success.
Spitfire musical, taiko and dance, Chinese “clowns” and more at Kennedy Theatre
Kennedy Theatre announces the 2017–18 season for the mainstage, primetime and late night in the Earl Ernst Lab theatre.
- UH Mānoa faculty and staff asked to assist with identifying prospective students
- OHA and law school partnership continues to serve the Native Hawaiian community
- Mental wellness and support highlighted at Mānoa’s Love Life Fair
- Civil rights, sanctuary and racism explored at Mānoa law school events
- Chief Justice Recktenwald helps commemorate Constitution Day
Bringing the curative power of art to Syrian refugee children
Leeward Community College Instructor Reem Bassous says that having a creative outlet can be a therapeutic way to process tragedies and encourage expression rather than suppression of emotions.
Administrative
President’s August highlights and updates
Highlights include the UH Second Decade project, the Leeward CC Waiʻanae Moku center, Hawaiʻi Promise scholarships and more.
New Department of Public Safety chief for UH Mānoa
Andrew Black, a veteran federal agent, has been selected as the new chief of the University of Hawaii at Mānoa Department of Public Safety.
UH and state leaders respond to DACA program termination
UH, Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation and others are calling for support of recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (
