University of Hawaii selects new dean for medical school
The UH Board of Regents on Thursday approved his nomination after a comprehensive nationwide search. Read more
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An Oahu teacher writes rap tunes to teach kids grammar
Can you remember the difference between a regular and an irregular verb, name the seven relative pronouns or identify the object of a preposition? Read more
Billionaire investor calls on Harvard to embrace ‘Western values’
Griffin, the founder of U.S. hedge fund Citadel, said that the U.S. had “lost sight of education as the means of pursuing truth and acquiring knowledge” over the past decade. Read more
Mass arrests at Penn and MIT amid Gaza protests
The dawn raids were the latest efforts by school and local authorities to end such demonstrations at dozens of universities around the country. Read more
Hillary Clinton accuses protesters of ignorance of Mideast history
“They don’t know very much at all about the history of the Middle East, or frankly about history, in many areas of the world, including in our own country,” she said. Read more
3 Hawaii seniors are named Presidential Scholars
Ahryanna McGuirk of Kalaheo High School, Maile-Lei Ji of Kealakehe High and Michael Kostecki of ‘Iolani School have been named U.S. Department of Education Presidential Scholars — one of the most prestigious accolades for high school students nationwide. Read more
In combative hearing, NY school chief turns tables on Republicans
The chancellor’s demeanor stood in stark contrast to last month’s congressional testimony by Columbia University’s president, who at times sought to placate lawmakers. Read more
Hawaii school chief’s salary cap rests with the governor
If Gov. Green doesn’t sign the bill, the current $240,000 salary of Schools Superintendent Keith Hayashi will revert to its former limit of $150,000 annually. Read more
Columbia cancels main commencement ceremony after protests
Columbia spokesperson Ben Chang said the university had sought an alternative venue but was unable to find one that could accommodate the students, families, and guests in attendance. Read more
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Maui students reflect on Japan experience after educational trip
After returning from their weeklong stay in Higashimatsushima, Japan, in late March, the 11 Maui students who participated in the TOMODACHI Kibou for Maui program, their families and program organizers reunited for a final gathering April 28 at the Sheraton Maui Coral Reef Room. Read more
Schools navigate Gaza protests amid graduation season
What are typically joyful ceremonies in which robed students cross stages to accept diplomas will have a different feel this month at many universities. Read more
Israel backers attack pro-Palestinian camp at UCLA; NYC police arrest 300 at Columbia
The clashes at UCLA and in New York are part of the biggest outpouring of U.S. student activism since the anti-racism rallies and marches of 2020. Read more
Columbia University threatens to expel students occupying building
White House spokesperson John Kirby today denounced non-peaceful forms of student protests, calling the occupation of campus buildings “the wrong approach.” Read more
More public colleges admit high schoolers before they’ve applied
Public universities across the country increasingly are sending acceptance letters even before students apply to college. Read more
Education bills advance to full House and Senate
House and Senate conference committees plan to forward a host of education-related bills this week to the full House and Senate for final approval, including a statewide registry that would document and share all school staff misdeeds, along with other bills to ease qualifications for teacher licenses in Hawaii and provide more funding for Hawaiian immersion education. Read more
New round of debt forgiveness begins for Hawaii healthcare professionals
The Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program was launched in September to offer debt relief for educational loans incurred by licensed and certified healthcare professionals in Hawaii. Read more
‘Decisions under fire’: Campuses try mix of tactics as protests grow
From coast to coast, colleges are grappling with a groundswell of student activism over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Read more
Police: Maryland athletic director used AI to frame principal with racist remarks
Authorities said the case appears to be among the first of its kind in the country and called for new laws to guard against the technology. Read more
USC cancels main commencement ceremony amid Gaza war protests
The university announced the move today, the day after more than 90 protesters were arrested on campus. Read more
Police tangle with Texas and California students amid Gaza protests
At the University of Texas at Austin, hundreds of local and state police — including some on horseback and holding batons — clashed with protesters, pushing them off the campus lawn and at one point sending some tumbling into the street. Read more
Growing Movement: Students push for Israel divestment
The demand has its roots in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, a decades-old campaign against Israel’s policies toward the Palestinians. Read more
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