Vast bubble of galaxies discovered, given Hawaiian name
The immense bubble has been given the name Hoʻoleilana, a term drawn from the Kumulipo, a Hawaiian creation chant.
International, local awards for comprehensive Indigenous language campus
The designs for the ʻ?lelo Â鶹´«Ã½ Campus project were recognized by Fast Company and the American Institute of Architects Honolulu.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Ho?opili
Hoʻopili—To bring together, stick to, attach oneself to a person.
Maternal study in Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders fills health research void
Rebecca Delafield will investigate the severe maternal morbidity and the maternity care experiences of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: ?Imi
ʻImi—To look, hunt, search, seek.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: H¨¡pai
H¨¡pai—To carry, lift, elevate, raise.
Remains of prominent ali?i, lost ‘royal island’ part of Lahaina
UH Mānoa historians recall the days of Native Hawaiian kings and flourishing kalo terraces in Lahaina.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Waimakalehua
Waimakalehua—Water drops from the lehua trees.
Kenolio, N¨¡koa Hall appointed to Kapi?olani CC leadership team
Ellen Lokelani Kenolio has been appointed vice chancellor for student affairs, and Michaelyn Nākoa Hall has been appointed to the newly created position of interim executive director of strategy.
White House selects UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ professor for national panel on ocean policy
Kawika Winter has been appointed as a member of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel and will serve for three years.