$3.9M for Native Hawaiian education at UH
In support of its goal to become a model indigenous serving institution, UH has been awarded almost $3.9 million in grants by the U.S. DOE’s Native Hawaiian Education Program.
International conference on disability and diversity fortifies innovation
The conference seeks to eliminate poverty, oppression and marginalization that disproportionately burden persons with disability, who make up 15 percent of the population worldwide.
Helping California national parks become more accessible for visually impaired
Researchers will collaborate with Google, the American Council of the Blind and the National Park Service to audio describe print brochures at 15 park sites.
Interim director at Center on Aging awarded for service
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Pacific Gerontological Society presented Christy Nishita with a Na Lima Kokua award for her outstanding service to gerontological community.
UH helps raise awareness for intellectual and developmental disabilities at friendship walk
UH faculty, students and alumni helped to celebrate Friendship Month at the Best Buddies Friendship Walk at Magic Island
DOE grants UH $1.8 million a year for Native Hawaiian education
The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ will receive three Native Hawaiian Education Grant awards totaling almost $1.8 million a year from the U.S. Department of Education.
Aquaponics career skills nurtured to expand career pathways
The UH Mānoa College of Education Center on Disability Studies works to expand access to career and technical education in Â鶹´«Ã½ high schools
Free mental health community programs offered
Center on Disability Studies’ Living to Our Full Potential program aims help youth with mental health challenges.
Elementary and special education program to be redesigned
$1.5 million grant funds redesign of Mānoa’s College of Education program.