Native Hawaiian-serving programs receive more than $6M
The programs seek to provide support, mentorship and leadership development for Native Hawaiians in a variety of educations and career environments.
$1.1M in OHA scholarships for Native Hawaiian students
Applications will be accepted via the online UH System Common Scholarship Application from October 1, 2020 to March 1, 2021.
Inaugural Hawaiian History Month celebration launched
A five-week long virtual series highlighting Hawaiʻiʻs true history and contributions to the Native Hawaiian community will commence on September 2.
Free culturally grounded program, helps students heal from substance misuse
To commemorate National Recovery Month, the UH Mānoa Mālama Project will launch free virtual events to help students who struggle with or are recovering from substance misuse.
Hawaiian theatre professor launches virtual performing arts series
The series features Asian American artists and theatres from across the country.
Medical students create Hawaiian and English COVID-19 videos
Four COVID-19 educational videos were created in Hawaiian and English.
First Native Hawaiian to earn applied math PhD multiplies successes
Kamuela Yong’s students learn that math explains how things work.
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi video series showcases thriving language at UH Mānoa
The UH Mānoa Hawaiian language department launched a new video series that gives viewers a glimpse into how Hawaiʻi’s mother tongue is perpetuated on campus.
Native Hawaiian student programs receive almost $3M
Funds will expand programs at six campuses
Parallels in Polynesian mythology highlighted through virtual seminars
Hawaiʻinuiākea hosts weekly virtual seminars that feature scholars from parts of Polynesia including Aotearoa (New Zealand), Tonga, Marquesas, and Rapa Nui.
