East-West Center alumnus named top U.S. diplomat for Asia Pacific
David R. Stilwell is the new U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
In memoriam: Iconic architect IM Pei
His imprint lives on at the UH Mānoa campus in the building legacies of Kennedy Theatre and the East-West Center’s Hawaiʻi Imin International Conference Center.
UH graduate students sing a song of inclusion
East-West Center affiliates record a music album to raise awareness about the global refugee crisis.
Graduate students from 25 nations gather to focus on Asia-Pacific research
The East-West Center hosts an international conference February 14–16 that was planned and attended by UH students.
East-West Center ranks among world’s best think tanks
The institution moved up four places to number three, behind large organizations World Bank, Asian Development Bank and U.S. Congressional Research Service.
Obama addresses emerging Asia-Pacific leaders at UH
The Obama Foundation convened 21 future leaders from 16 countries and territories across the Asia-Pacific region in a workshop at the East-West Center adjacent to the UH Mānoa campus.
East-West Center awarded $477K to study climate, health and migration in Pacific Islands
The project will expand the knowledge about vulnerability to climate change in the Marshall Islands, particularly where climate stressors lead to health impacts.
East-West Center board reappoints Richard Turbin chair
The East-West Center’s Board of Governors reappointed Richard Turbin as the board’s chair for another one-year term and also reappointed Kurt Campbell and James Scott as vice-chairs.
Hundreds gather in Mānoa to discuss islands, their environment and the future
The conference brings together islanders, researchers, managers and non-governmental organizations from around the world to focus on topics critical to island communities and ecosystems.
Experience dance beyond borders at the Asia Pacific Dance Festival
The Asia Pacific Dance Festival features performances by international and local guest artists as well as events and lectures open to the public.
