UH Hilo Chancellor’s Monthly Column – April 2024

UH Hilo’s new and expanded degree programs answer workforce needs, improve life for all Our mission at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is to challenge our students to reach their highest academic potential, and as an extension of that, to improve the quality of life...

Government Affairs Committee Update – March 2024

2024 State Legislature + County Bill 121 The State Legislature is in session again and working on a multitude of bills. Over 3000 were introduced this year, and while many have been killed or deferred, there are several bills still making their way through the House...

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Here are ways to keep tabs on legislation and submit testimony: • Attend Hawai’i County Council Meetings & Submit Testimony • Watch Hawai’i County Council & Committee Meetings• Check out the Hawai’i State Senate on YouTube• Check out the...

UH Hilo Chancellor’s Column – March 2024

Re-visioning student success at UH Hilo We have re-visioned and reorganized how we approach student success at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. All three of the major areas on campus—academic affairs, student affairs, and administrative affairs—are engaged in making...

Government Affairs Committee Update – February 2024

The Role of Zoning in Hawaii’s Housing Crisis Ron Terry, the owner of Geometrician Associates, put together a presentation on the Role of Zoning in Hawaii’s Housing Crisis for the last GAC meeting held on February 15. He invited Trey Gordner, the Director of the...