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UH Faculty Bring in $425 Million in Contracts, Grants

UH Faculty Bring in $425 Million in Contracts, Grants

Researchers made a big statement in 2014-15, rebounding from three straight years of funding declines with a $33-million increase.

Colin Powell Zings Trump on Immigration in Debut Inouye Lecture Library of Congress via YouTube

Colin Powell Zings Trump on Immigration in Debut Inouye Lecture

An otherwise reserved discussion of foreign affairs between two legendary secretaries of state included a particularly pointed barb aimed at a would-be commander in chief.

Hawaii’s Bold New Approach to Energy Policy Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii’s Bold New Approach to Energy Policy

Bills signed into law Monday by Gov. Ige and a recent decision by the UH Board of Regents prove the state’s deep commitment to energy sustainability.

Want to Save the Planet? Have Fewer Kids Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Want to Save the Planet? Have Fewer Kids

A straight-talking scientist at the University of Hawaii says we need to stop focusing on the negative effects of climate change and start talking about the solutions.

Leadership Transition Finds East-West Center at a Crossroads Flickr: Dan Ramarch

Leadership Transition Finds East-West Center at a Crossroads

As its longtime president prepares to step down, the center must get serious about new leadership, strategic planning, funding and partnerships.

Auditor: UH Research Corp. is Failing to Meet Its Mission

Auditor: UH Research Corp. is Failing to Meet Its Mission

State audit report slams the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii for complacency in pursuing its mission, as well as poor accountability for its procurement process.

Ige Supports Construction of TMT, Asks UH to Better Manage Mauna Kea Hawaii State Governor's Office

Ige Supports Construction of TMT, Asks UH to Better Manage Mauna Kea

UPDATE: University of Hawaii President David Lassner agrees stewardship of the mountain can be improved.

The Projector:  The Big Day Arrives for 1,700-Plus Graduates at UH Manoa Cory Lum/Civil Beat

The Projector: The Big Day Arrives for 1,700-Plus Graduates at UH Manoa

Proud relatives and friends join a “record-breaking” number of seniors who jammed the Stan Sheriff Center for the commencement ceremony.

UH Regents Should Let Tuition Hike Move Forward Cory Lum/Civil Beat

UH Regents Should Let Tuition Hike Move Forward

Reducing the tuition that many students are already paying for the 2015-16 academic year would create problems the University of Hawaii system doesn’t need.

Peter Apo: The Last Telescope Courtesy TMT International Observatory

Peter Apo: The Last Telescope

I am convinced we will find a way to link arms in the name of humanity and share one of the greatest endeavors in the history of the world.