UH Hilo conference strengthens Pacific Island pipeline into STEM careers
A conference of educators from Hawaiʻi and 10 Pacific Island nations are working towards encouraging students from underrepresented populations to pursue careers in STEM.
Successful program targeting childhood obesity earns $2M additional funding
The Children’s Healthy Living Program for Remote Underserved Minority Populations in the Pacific Region was also designated as a Center of Excellence.
Grant will enhance atmospheric and wave forecasts in Pacific Island territories
Atmospheric and wave forecasts will improve public safety for the people of Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa.
UH Press to distribute Asia/Pacific Island Nursing Journal
The Asia/Pacific Island Nursing Journal is the only journal focused specifically on health and healthcare of and for this population.
UH Hilo team researches historic World War II battlefield
A postdoctoral researcher and a graduate student from UH Hilo embark on an expedition in early April to study a remote World War II battlefield in the Western Pacific.
New book details Native Hawaiian relationships with Pacific Islanders through travel
UH West Oʻahu assistant professor Kealani Cook’s publishes Return to Kahiki: Native Hawaiians in Oceania.
UH law school offers legal training to Pacific Island judges
The program brings judicial education to jurists throughout the Pacific, and also hosts them in Honolulu for intensive week-long sessions.
Honored playwright stars in Windward CC production
Out Loud in the Library! at Windward CC presents playwright Daniel A. Kelin II performing his one-actor play Shipwreck’d on the Body Beautiful, or the Tats Dancing Man.
Curve of the Hook awarded for excellence in non-fiction
The book-length interview is illustrated with maps, charts and previously unpublished photos following the life and career of Yosihiko Sinoto.
Teaching Oceania releases third iBook in series
Released by the Center for Pacific Islands Studies, the series was created to address the need for appropriate literature for undergraduate Pacific Islands studies students throughout Oceania.
