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Photo Of (From left) Rachel Jolley, co-director of the COMPASS Program at the University of Guam; Manjit Misra, director of the National Institute of Food & Agriculture; and UOG agriculture majors Jamilee Cruz and Charlene Badajos on Feb. 16, 2024, at the USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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UOG agriculture majors meet top USDA directors in D.C.

At the U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters on Feb. 15 in Washington, D.C., University of Guam students Charlene Badajos and Jamilee Cruz were among several students asked to stand during a speech by Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack. During his remarks at the release of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, he cited data that the average age of farmers in the country has been rising — now at 58 years old — and shared how USDA is investing heavily in the next generation of agriculture professionals.

Photo Of Tun Bill Paulino is interviewed in CHamoru by Jeremy Cepeda and Janice Toves in the media room at the University of Guam.

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UOG hosts symposium on Future of the CHamoru Language May 4

The public is invited to a free symposium on the future of the CHamoru Language at the University of Guam. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, May 4, in the Lecture Hall on the UOG campus and will be livestreamed on Zoom.

Photo Of UOG Students prep for Fanuchånan (Fall) 2024 Registration.

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UOG students, register early for fall semester

The University of Guam is pleased to announce early registration for the Fanuchånan (Fall) 2024 semester is open.

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UMGC to hold commencement ceremony in Guam, May 4

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) will hold its Guam commencement ceremony at the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa on Saturday, May 4.

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UOG: Beware of social media scams offering online courses

The University of Guam is asking the public to report any fraudulent social media ads and posts impersonating UOG to Facebook and Instagram.

Photo Of From left to right: Ron Vandon, Career Advising Specialist, UOG; Luana Meno, Personnel Specialist IV, GPA; Dr. Gena Rojas, Interim Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success, UOG; Dr. Sharleen Santos-Bamba, Senior Vice President and Provost, UOG; Tricee Limtiaco, Assistant General Manager of Administration, GPA; Dr. Anita Borja Enriquez, President, UOG; Jon-Rey Aguigui, Personnel Services Administrator, GPA; Joyce Sayama, Communications Manager, GPA; and Jaelene Manibusan, GPA Engineer I, GPA.

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GPA and UOG partnership to provide internship opportunities for college students

The Guam Power Authority (GPA) announces its partnership with the University of Guam (UOG) to provide internship opportunities for college students interested in a career within the power utility industry.

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UOG doctoral program set to launch in Fall 2024

WSCUC Approves UOG’s “Groundbreaking” Doctor of Education Program

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UOG to host free Dementia Care Conference on May 11

The University of Guam is pleased to announce a full-day “Dementia Care Conference” to be held at the Westin Resort Guam on Saturday, May 11 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Photo Of Fiona Blyleven runs ahead of her brother, Sam, and her father, Lt. Col. Scott Blyleven, an operational planner with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, on Camp Courtney Beach, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024.

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Spirit of Steel: Celebrating the youngest heroes of 3rd MEB

The head coach paused like a conductor catching an off-key clarinet. He fixed his eyes on a face flushed firetruck-red, streaming with tears.

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UOG Press and Aquarium of Guam hosts book launch promoting marine life conservation

The University of Guam Press is launching a new children’s book titled Tåsi, Tano, and Pulan by Steven LeFever and illustrated by Constance Sartor.

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UOG Student Laxamana named Truman Scholar

Julie Ann L. Laxamana, a senior Criminal Justice and Biology major at the University of Guam, has been selected for the 2024 Truman Scholarship. Laxamana is one of 60 students from 54 U.S. colleges and universities named Truman Scholars this year.

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$100K grant to explore use of A.I. for diabetes tracking in Guam

A new $100,000 grant awarded to the University of Guam’s College of Natural & Applied Sciences will fund a pilot project through September exploring the use of A.I. to improve diabetes data and outcomes within marginalized communities.

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UOG students host Micronesian culture and traditions event April

Dive into the vibrant world of Micronesian culture at the annual Micronesian Culture and Traditions Day event on April 20th in the University of Guam Calvo Field House from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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Dandelion Press military student writing contest

Social and mental health can be hard as a military child.

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