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Recent News About University of Hawaii
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Kona Orchid Society sets Spring Show and Sale
Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Kona Orchid Society Spring Show & Sale is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 13 inside and out at the Makaeo County Pavilion at the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area.
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Hawaii's Kahele calls on Congress to make follow-up breast cancer tests more affordable: 'Early detection of breast cancer saves lives'
U.S. Rep. Kaiali’i Kahele (D-HI 2nd District) is asking his colleagues in Congress to make all breast cancer diagnostic tests more affordable and accessible.
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Hawaii's Hirono secures $1.9 million in federal funding for state colleges to develop food programs
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded $1.9 million in federal funding to programs at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and the University of Hawaii Maui College.
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Ige issues a list of bills he will veto due to 'legal considerations, program effectiveness and compliance issues'
Gov. David Ige (D-HI) notified key lawmakers of his intention to veto 30 of the 343 bills passed by the Hawaii State Legislature in 2022, including House Bill 1600 and Senate Bill 2076.
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$39.4 million in COVID-19 assistance available to University of Hawai’i students
Students at all 10 University of Hawai’i campuses are invited to apply for a portion of $39.4 million in federal COVID-19 assistance available for the current academic year.
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New Health & Safety Measures at ʻImiloa
New Health & Safety Measures at ʻImiloa Following new UH covid safety protocol, ‘Imiloa will require all visitors ages 12+ to provide proof of vaccination or negative test prior to entry.
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Hawaiian public is 'strongly encouraged' to review Draft Environmental Assessment by Oct. 8
The Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for the decommissioning of the University of Hawaii at Hilo Hōkū Ke'a teaching telescope on Maunakea is posted by the University of Hawaii at Hilo for public review and comment.
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More than $28 million in federal grants will 'ensure that Native Hawaiian education programs have the resources they need'
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz’s (D-Hawaii) office announced that Native Hawaiian education programs will receive a total $28.1 million in federal funding under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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University of Hawai'i professor publishes paper on origins of Hawaii
A University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language faculty member’s publication in Oceanic Linguistics provides evidence for a major revision of understandings of the origins of Hawaiian and other East Polynesian languages.Professor William H.
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University of Hawaii implements mandatory COVID-19 vaccine for 'health, safety and well-being of our campus community'
University of Hawaii (UH) students have new guidelines that must be followed because of the still-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Office of Maunakea Management merging with Maunakea Support Services, 'providing a world-class center dedicated to education'
The Office of Maunakea Management (OMKM) combined efforts with Maunakea Support Services in August 2020, creating the Center for Maunakea Stewardship that is responsible for University of Hawaii-managed Maunakea lands.
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Hawaii battles invasive species like the spittlebug, which could 'significantly change the character of the landscape'
Hawaii is allocating $350,000 in federal COVID-19 funds to rescue valuable pastureland from a pest called the spittlebug.
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'Blue rice coral is often overlooked' but may produce natural sunscreen, ensuring future survival of the species
A recent report from the University of Hawaii at Manoa has revealed that local scientists believe blue rice corals could survive climate change because they produce a natural protein that can act as a sunscreen, ensuring their survival.
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University of Hawaii medical school wins award: 'Telehealth is key to more people getting the care they need'
The John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii has been given $320,535, which will go towards its new telehealth pilot project.
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Hawaii Council on Revenue projects 'an additional $500 million in revenue that we did not plan for'
Hope seems to be building for the state after the Hawaii Council on Revenue made its latest forecast; the council is looking at a possible 5% growth in revenue.
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University of Hawaii will host research program to help 'maintain the U.S. leadership role in ocean and earth science'
The University of Hawaii (UH) has been selected to lead a new research program that comes with funding of up to $210 million to be awarded over a period of five years.
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More than half of Hawaii residents want to limit the number of visitors: 'I don’t think people trust the industry to manage itself'
Hawaii residents want to have more control over tourism on the island, according to Anthology Research’s recent study, the findings of which were published in the Star Advertiser.
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Survey finds that Hawaiians want the state 'to be directly involved in managing tourism'
A recent survey found that most Hawaiians are happy that tourism is rebounding after more than a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, but their enthusiasm has limits.
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The University of Hawaii will be upgrading Waikiki Aquarium's water system to 'prevent potential water pollution' in the future
The University of Hawaii and the Waikiki Aquarium will be working together to upgrade the aquarium’s water system within the next five years.
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University of Hawaii System to require COVID-19 vaccination: 'It is clear that a vaccinated campus is a safer campus'
The University of Hawaii (UH) System will be requiring students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in on-campus learning; this new requirement will start in the fall 2021 semester.