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Hawai’i Senate Majority Outlines Priorities For The Upcoming 2026 Legislative Session
The Hawai’i Senate Majority today announced its 2026 legislative priorities in advance of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s Opening Day on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
UH research highlights traditional speakers of ʻŌlelo Niʻihau dialect
On the leeward side of Kaua’i, Ke Kula Niʻihau O Kekaha — a pre-K-12 charter school — is celebrating its 25th anniversary and a major milestone in preserving ʻŌlelo Niʻihau, the Niʻihau dialect. The school announced it has authored and published more than 400 books in the language, with a selection now on display at the Līhuʻe Public Library.
University of Hawaiʻi hosting virtual event for students thinking about higher education
For all students grades 9-12 who are thinking about higher education, the University of Hawaiʻi’s Nā Pua Noʻeau program will host “We Go Kākou STATEWIDE” on Feb. 2 and 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Maui Lawmakers Praise Promise Bill for Higher Education
The Hawaiʻi Promise Scholarship provides financial aid for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students at any community college campus within the University of Hawaiʻi System.
Kahakuloa Scholar Awarded Mellon-Hawai‘i Fellowship
Maui resident Katrina-Ann R. Kapā‘anaokalāokeola Oliveira, PhD, is one of three native Hawaiian scholars who were recently awarded Mellon-Hawai‘i Fellowship.
Maui Couple Donates $30K Video Equipment to UHMC
Maui residents, John and Darlene Abt, owners of AJA Video Systems, have donated $30,000 in video technology equipment to the distance learning program at UH Maui College.
Native Hawaiian Scholarship Fairs Coming To Maui
As college financial aid deadlines approach, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is busy reading Native Hawaiians for available aid through a statewide scholarships series.
Tanaka Receives UH Maui College Chancellor’s Award
Georgette Tanaka, an office assistant in Admission and Records, at the University of Hawaii Maui College will receive the prestigious Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Service.
UH to Hosts APEC Conference on Higher Ed
In cooperation with the East-West Center, and organized by the University of Hawaii, key higher education officials, scholars and experts from throughout the Asia-Pacific region will meet in Honolulu August 4-6 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference on Quality in Higher Education.
