Higher Education

All seven members of BLNR directed retired Hawai‘i island Judge Riki May Amano to proceed as the contested case hearing officer....

College Affordability Diagnosis shows that higher education has gone from expensive to unaffordable for most American families....

...much of the university’s request is not accommodated in either the House or Senate version of the budget....

Suddenly, our findings, conclusions, and recommendations became important reference material for both sides of the debate....

The East-West Center in Hawaii received a $5.9 million earmark....

...favoritism and abuse of trust and power could lead to sexual harassment....

...retired Hawaii island circuit court judge Riki May Amano (Ret.) has been selected as the hearings officer to conduct the Mauna Kea contested case hearing....

...The suspect gained entry by ramming our gates then used his vehicle to ram our outer steel doors multiple times and proceed to beat on our inner doors....

Startclass examined data from the National Center for Education Statistics to find the public schools with the highest tuition increases over the past 10 years....

...open public meetings statewide from March 28 to May 5....

Lassner noted that “The state has had IT facilities challenges for years...."

The national average of people with a graduate degree or professional degree was 11.0 percent while Hawaii’s population fell slightly short with 10.3 percent.....

For fourteen years, Lukela served as an Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Trustee Aide ....

...the Hawaii Legislature is considering a pair of bills based on California’s affirmative-consent standard that would make it nearly impossible for accused University of Hawaii System students to prove they received consent in a sexual encounter....

...We think the Republicans are going to win, so we need to whip the students into a frenzy as we did when Bush was President....

The bills, SB 2127 and HB 1658, say UH has “failed to charge sufficient sublease rent...."

Comedian Tom Shillue, host of Red Eye on Fox News Channel....

...CDC found "widespread regulatory noncompliance" in the university's labs that use biological agents and toxins....

Implementing K–12 programs in computer, engineering or biomedical science....

UH now has 30 days to state its case and submit relevant documents and the NCAA Committee on Infractions will then have 30 days to respond. A final decision is expected by early summer 2016....

Whatʻs In It For Them If TMT Decides To Stay....

...ensure a “fair rate of return” in establishing sublease rent....

"the university could look to what Oyama said as an indication of what he would do once certified."

The former head coach provided false or misleading information during the investigation, allowed his director of operations to participate in coaching activities, and failed to report a possible violation....

"...this award ... signifies the excellent caliber of teaching, research and activities at our Center for Chinese Studies and School of Pacific and Asian Studies,” said Bley-Vroman....

..Keli'i Akina sits down with Clarke Velasco and Sean Mitsui....

Students often owed $40,000 or more in college loans – holding a degree they claimed was inadequate at best....

...teaching Cronyism 101....

“The Office of Hawaiian Affairs respects the court’s decision."

Current controversies unfortunately overshadow the remarkable advances made in the stewardship of Maunakea....

The Candidate Advisory Council for the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents has presented a list of candidates to Gov. David Ige....

Those Who Support TMT ... But Want You To Believe Otherwise....

...the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project site is the last new area on the mountain where a telescope project will be contemplated or sought....

...how high school graduates are prepared to meet the HIDOE’s Strategic Plan Goal that all students demonstrate they are on a path toward success in college, career and citizenship....

...students on 110 campuses across the nation rallied and marched as part of a movement called  the Million Student March....

True to Form: Enviros win 90% in Hawaii Supreme Court....

"As local workers prepare to begin work at the TMT site, we want to remind people of other simultaneous activities that may be occurring on the mountain.”

Be sure to watch the U Missouri Mass Communications Professor looking for “some muscle over here”....

88% of Hawaii residents agree there should be a way for science and Hawaiian culture to co-exist on Maunakea....

A complaint has been filed with UH Hilo Security. UHSUnews student reporters say they will continue to attend UHHSA meetings and exercise their right to record as afforded by UH policy and laws....

“From 2010 to 2015 our six-year rate has increased from 48.6 percent to 57.1 percent while the four-year rate has increased from 17.5 percent to 27.9 percent...."

If you’re Social Justice Warrior, you’re a liar....

Gib Arnold, former basketball coach at the University of Hawaii, just hit the jackpot....

Damage occurred same day a caravan of construction vehicles was turned around by protesters, leading to 11 arrests...

"...camping in forest reserves and public hunting areas without a permit remains illegal under Hawaii Administrative Rules...."

The school borrowed $32.5 million in a five-year deal at a 4.48% yield....