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Kingsland University partners with DevLeague to assist Hawaii

Kingsland University, an organization that strives to provide equity through increased access to education, has announced that they have created a pact with DevLeague.


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HSTA: Files labor board complaint over illegal furloughs

The Hawaii State Teachers Association Friday filed a prohibited practice complaint (PPC) with the Hawaii Labor Relations Board (HLRB), challenging the state’s unilateral imposition of furloughs on more than 13,000 HSTA members starting Jan. 4.


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HIDOE: Free Grab-and-Go meals program extended through Jun. 30, 2021 at 203 public schools

The Grab-and-Go school meals program providing free meals to children ages 18 and younger at 203 public schools has been extended through Jun. 30, 2021.


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University of Hawaii at Hilo is allocated $2,994,725 in funding from the CARES Act

University of Hawaii at Hilo was allocated $2,994,725 in funding from section 18004(A)(1) of the CARES Act.


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Mauna Loa Helicopters is allocated $6,110 in funding from the CARES Act

Mauna Loa Helicopters was allocated $6,110 in funding from section 18004(A)(1) of the CARES Act.


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Hawaii Community College is allocated $1,147,226 in funding from the CARES Act

Hawaii Community College was allocated $1,147,226 in funding from section 18004(A)(1) of the CARES Act.


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Cost of college went up for all students at the University of Hawaii at Hilo

In-state tuition and fees rose 0.9 percent for 2018-19 at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, according to recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.


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Cost of college went up for all students at Hawaii Community College

In-state tuition and fees rose 1.9 percent for 2018-19 at Hawaii Community College, according to recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.


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Hawaii Community College enrolls 2,632 undergrads

At Hawaii Community College, 66 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 62 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.


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100 percent of applicants to Mauna Loa Helicopters were admitted for fall 2018

At Mauna Loa Helicopters, 53 percent of undergraduate students are nontraditional students - age 25 or older - and 86 percent are male, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.


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79 percent of applicants to the University of Hawaii at Hilo were admitted for fall 2018

At the University of Hawaii at Hilo, 74 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 65 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.


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Graduates earn 942 degrees from the University of Hawaii at Hilo

About 22.2 percent of the 942 degrees and certificates handed out by the University of Hawaii at Hilo in 2017-18 were to students in health professions and related programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.


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Graduates earn 586 degrees, certificates from Hawaii Community College

About 37.7 percent of the 586 degrees and certificates handed out by Hawaii Community College in 2017-18 were to students in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.


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Two drug abuse violations reported on Hawaii Community College campus in 2017

There were 2 on-campus drug abuse violations in 2017 on the campus of Hawaii Community College, located in Hilo, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.


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One case of criminal fondling reported on University of Hawaii at Hilo campus in 2017

There was 1 on-campus case of criminal fondling in 2017 on the campus of University of Hawaii at Hilo, located in Hilo, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.


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Five motor vehicle thefts reported on University of Hawaii at Hilo campus in 2017

There were 5 on-campus motor vehicle thefts in 2017 on the campus of University of Hawaii at Hilo, located in Hilo, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.


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Six motor vehicle thefts reported on Hawaii Community College campus in 2017

There were 6 on-campus motor vehicle thefts in 2017 on the campus of Hawaii Community College, located in Hilo, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.


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One burglary reported on University of Hawaii at Hilo campus in 2017

There was 1 on-campus burglary in 2017 on the campus of University of Hawaii at Hilo, located in Hilo, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.


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Two aggravated assaults reported on University of Hawaii at Hilo campus in 2017

There were 2 on-campus aggravated assaults in 2017 on the campus of University of Hawaii at Hilo, located in Hilo, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.


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One weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. reported on University of Hawaii at Hilo campus in 2017

There was 1 on-campus weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. in 2017 on the campus of University of Hawaii at Hilo, located in Hilo, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.