UH Mānoa Media Log

“UH MANOA IN THE NEWS”
Media log for April 2 (Monday) – April 8 (Sunday)

Monday, April 2

”UH is a massive repository of cutting-edge research and technology. So why isn’t it churning out Hawaii startups?” VC Ostrander comments. Hawaii Business magazine

Construction of dorms for UH Maui CC plagued by delays Maui News

Judges for Hawaii science fair include VC Ostrander, Dean Dubanoski. Advertiser

Tuesday, April 3

State lags in elevator inspections – UH has private maintenance firm on contract. Advertiser

Prominent dermatologist and UH professor accused of overbilling. Star-Bulletin

Wednesday, April 4

UH law, business and medical schools win national rankings (from UH release). Advertiser

41 UH students try out for 22 spots as Rainbow Dancers. Mid Week

Thursday, April 5

UH launches alcohol education program – Chancellor Konan is quoted (UH news conference) KITV, Advertiser, Star-Bulletin story – includes criticism from MADD

UH helps develop new machine to remove invasive algae from reefs. Star-Bulletin

UH Medical School helps improve health in Micronesia. Pacific Islands Report

Friday, April 6

UH engineering Prof. Peter Nicholson wins community service award for work on dams. Advertiser

UH athletics helps recycling sports shoes project Star-Bulletin

Economics projections from UH predicts Hawaii construction boom not yet over. Star-Bulletin

Saturday, April 7

Rockfall closes North Shore highway – UH geology Prof. Steve Martell is interviewed. KGMB-TV

Sunday, April 8

UHM starts $40m in dorm renovations this summer. – UH’s Laurie Furutani and Alan Yang are quoted. Star-Bulletin