Wildfires deliver heavy blow to Maui economy in new UHERO forecast
This is UHERO’s first forecast since the devastating Maui wildfires.
UHERO points to lessons from Iniki to help Maui recover
Kauaʻi County’s effort to expedite rebuilding after Iniki shows what can be achieved with imagination and determination.
Center for Oral History helps preserve Palama Settlement’s 125-year history
The Center for Oral History first got involved in 1996 as part of Palama Settlement’s 100th anniversary
More than 11% of workers in Maui County file for unemployment after deadly wildfires
Unemployment claims data provide a timely indication of the employment costs inflicted by August’s tragic Maui wildfires.
UHERO report explores Maui wildfire impacts and recovery challenges
The report “After the Maui wildfires: The road ahead” is authored by 16 UHERO faculty, research fellows and staff members.
Lies, misinformation: How to navigate social media following deadly fires
According to Professor Wayne Buente it’s important to evaluate two things: claims of evidence and the source.
Black students’ belonging spotlighted in photo essay by UH professor
The photo essay features four students at places on campus where they feel the most and least belonging.
86K pounds of ghost nets, plastic, other debris removed from Papahānaumokuākea
Of the 86,100 pounds of marine debris removed, 69,330 pounds or more than 80% were ghost nets.
How does our brain work? UH lab performing cutting-edge brain, behavior research
Jonas Vibell’s team of approximately 10 students are currently working on several projects, including one that is investigating the effects of COVID-19 on the brain.
Obama Leaders inaugural cohort includes 3 with UH ties
The participants come from 37 states, Washington, D.C., American Samoa, Guam and five tribal nations.