91-year-old earns master’s degree, 70+ years after journey began
Thomas Mui said that he was inspired to finish his degree after 105-year-old Virginia Hislop received her graduate degree from Stanford earlier this year.
Indigenous PhD students transform at global indigeneities summit
The students attended the 2024 Summer Institute on Global Indigeneities.
Hawaiʻi economy outlook uncertain as federal policy changes loom
This is the fourth quarter forecast for 2024.
Large marine protected areas are boosting fish catch rates
On average, this spillover benefit resulted in a 12% to 18% increase in catch-per-unit-of-fishing-effort in the waters near protected areas.
Economic strain, health disparities, community resilience highlighted in Hawaiʻi survey
The interactive dashboard allows residents to explore data specific to their communities.
Possible new ancient human species uncovered by UH scientist
Homo juluensis lived approximately 300,000 years ago in eastern Asia.
UH expands Maui wildfire study to relocated survivors
According to Professor Ruben Juarez, approximately 15–20% of those affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires are no longer living on Maui.
Empty Homes Tax could increase available Honolulu housing by 14,000 units
Bill 46 would create a new property tax that applies to empty homes.
Eisenhower fellows to study Hawaiʻi transportation challenges
The award aims to encourage students to pursue careers in transportation and research, helping to develop the next generation of transportation professionals.
$50K national grant allows The Mānoa Mirror to expand local news coverage
The free, online and mobile-accessible program enables students to write about a variety of stories.
