Education

The program is rooted in the legacy of Edith Kanakaʻole and her philosophy of “teach all who come to learn,” and the focus on hula has helped deepened the cultural identity of Native Hawaiians.

If appointed, the 20-year-old would fill the student seat for a two-year appointment beginning July 1, which is a volunteer position.

Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program successfully recruits and nurtures professionals-in-training for the state’s most needed primary and mental health care disciplines; they are prepared to deliver quality, culturally informed health services.

Farmers are consistently exposed to invasive pests, volatile market prices and extreme weather such as the recent back-to-back kona lows that inundated the state; beyond the physical destruction of crops and infrastructure, the back-to-back kona lows also left a trail of mental and emotional exhaustion.

The festival, now scheduled for May 9 in Keauhou marks 25 years of honoring Kamehameha III, a visionary leader and his enduring influence on education and Hawaiʻi.

Proof-of-concept launches statewide network to grow Hawai‘i’s healthcare workforce.

The program is tailored for established, early-stage business owners ready to take the next step in growing their food-related businesses; space is limited, so those interested are encouraged to apply early.

Ceremonies on Hawai‘i Island will be held from May 21 to May 23.

The Young Entrepreneurs Program teaches students entrepreneurial skills by giving them the opportunity to create and run an agriculture-based business that supports Hawaiʻi’s local food system.

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo student Iran Rosales has been awarded the prestigious Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship from NOAA and is one of only 130 scholars selected.

“These rankings highlight the exceptional work and commitment of our faculty, students and staff,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos in a university release. “They showcase the university’s global standing and reinforce that [University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa] offers outstanding educational opportunities and experiences for both our local community and those joining us from around the world.”

The club is led by natural resources teacher Dean Snelling, a Kohala High alumnus, and the FFA club has 27 students and is one of the largest chapters in the state.

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo assistant professor Winston Wu has been chosen as a national ambassador to advance AI education through a National Science Foundation initiative for the next year.

‘Spin is a fossil record of how a planet formed,’ said study lead author and researcher at Northwestern University Dino Chih-Chun Hsu in an announcement about the discovery. ‘By measuring how quickly these worlds rotate, we can start to piece together the physical processes that shaped them tens to hundreds of millions of years ago.’

Their artwork also was featured in the final exhibition for its exceptional craftsmanship, creativity and originality, and they now move on to the national level; 427 regional winners were chosen from 2,550 total submissions in this year’s art competition.

The free event — happening now until 3 p.m. — is open to the public and features a Maritime Career Expo and Waʻa Lauleʻa, a canoe festival or celebration; those who attend can explore waʻa and speak with crew members as well as connect with local organizations and community leaders.

Gov. Josh Green has received a shortlist from the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents Candidate Advisory Council for the two Honolulu seats

Sen Mazie Hirono and fellow democrats have raised concerns about the U.S. Department of Education’s targeting of transgender student protections and diversity and inclusion programs.

Finance executive Eric Yeaman, who grew up in Hōnaunau on the west side of the Big Island, was selected by Hawaiʻi probate court to to fill the Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha Board of Trustees seat previously occupied by term-limited Robert Nobriga, whose second term ended June 30, 2025.

American Sign Language students connect with University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics to volunteer their time to sign the national anthem, cheerleader chants, university fight song and more during games.