UH Mānoa Media Log

“UH MANOA IN THE NEWS”
Media log for March 26 (Monday) – April 1 (Sunday)

Tuesday, March 27

Samoa congressman seeks $3m for UH tuition aid for Pacific Island students, with help from Senator Inouye. Pacific Islands Report

Wednesday, March 28

Democratic legislature headed for veto battle with Governor on regents’ selection. Star-Bulletin

Ferd Lewis column - basketball coach hiring is big test for UH’s Herman Frazier. Advertiser

Thursday, March 29

Commentary by Lt. Gov. Aiona criticizes legislative bills to curtail Governor’s power to appoint UH regents.  Star-Bulletin

KGMB-TV: "UH launches Hilo residency program"; coverage of news conference on $535,000 grant to JABSOM. Other stories on KHNL; KITV; Honolulu Advertiser, Pacific Business News

Dairy product and vitamin D head off colorectal cancer - paper by UH Prof. Song-Yi Park. Reuters

"Best weatherman" in Los Angeles studied at UHM. LA Times

New carbon nanotubes are stronger, more flexible than foam; developed by UH Prof. Anyuan Cao. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute News

US Sen. Akaka commends UH Trop Ag centennial in floor statement. Advertiser

Friday, March 30

Nomination of UH regents awaits legislation. Star-Bulletin

Editorial - lawmakers should not change UH regent process Star-Bulletin

Environmentalists want UH to reduce use of bottled water – UHM students comment. KITV

UH helps clear old military ordnance from waters off Waianae. Star-Bulletin

UH astronomy visitor center in Hilo celebrates 1st anniversary. Astronomy magazine

UHM researcher Kaleb O’Kray says China biofuels program faces many obstacles. KHNL-TV

Saturday, March 31

Taro farmers and UH CTAHR researchers disagree on bill to ban genetic modification. Star-Bulletin

Sunday, April 1

UH programs earn national praise in US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT rankings (from UH release). Star-Bulletin

Construction of UH cancer center will add to parking crunch in Kaka’ako. Advertiser

Cerebral palsy doesn't deter UHM grad Brian Kajiyama – he’s named UH football grad asst. Star-Bulletin

UHM grad John Tanaka publishes book on Hawaiian monarchy Advertiser

Seafood poisoning on the rise - ocean warming might be at fault; UH Prof. Yoshitsugi Hokama is interviewed. Associated Press