UH grad, future STEM leader, awarded national fellowship taking him to Nepal
Caleb-Matthew Olaso won a nationally competitive fellowship program that will take him to Nepal for a year to work in a non-profit centered around education development.
UH to develop Pacific Islands climate-resilient, food innovation network
The initiative could eventually be eligible for another NSF award of up to $160 million.
Mānoa signage featuring ancient place names wins international award
New bilingual signage based on kānaka ʻōiwi (Native Hawaiian) knowledge and values at UH Mānoa received the 2023 World Changing Ideas Award on May 2.
Free hula, chant workshop connects community to Hawaiian culture
Kumu Taupōuri Tangarō from Hawaiʻi CC taught students, faculty, staff and community members the hula kiʻi and oli for the mele “Holo Mai Pele Mai Kahikina.”
Free livestream event encourages respect, inclusion for all
Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu will have an open discussion on gender and cultural identity following a screening of KUMU HINA.
UH researchers help restore agroforest in Windward Oʻahu
The project at Puʻulani has important potential to inform restoration beyond Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi and Heʻeia.
Innovative place-based education at UH Mānoa receives $495K boost
The first week of the course focuses on the Heʻeia ahupuaʻa, while the second week connects students with other communities undertaking biocultural restoration.
Socializing strictly in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi focus of UH Mānoa gathering
The bi-annual event encourages students to engage in more conversations in Hawaiian to help them retain the language.
$4.6M anonymous gift boosts UH Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity
The gift will fund the center’s first endowed chair and provide funding for programs and activities to advance their work.
Inaugural event commemorates overthrow, National Day of Racial Healing
More than 200 participants gathered across McCarthy Mall to participate in free activities to promote learning, connection and deep reflection.
