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