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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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Celebrating resilience and history: The Stars and Stripes Museum honors the Month of the Military Child

Nestled in the heart of America, the Stars and Stripes Museum stands as a testament to military journalists who have chronicled the essence of service and sacrifice.

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Show love for your 2024 graduate in Stripes Grad Tab

High school graduation is a special time, and Stars and Stripes is pleased to once again be putting together our annual Grad Tab, highlighting information on all of the Pacific DoDEA high schools and their graduating classes.

Photo Of The 15th University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability press conference held today featured conference co-chairs and featured speakers with a full preview of the week’s activities.  L-R: Lt. Governor Joshua Tenorio, Island Sustainability Community Advisory Board Chairwoman Maria Leon Guerrero, UOG President Anita Borja Enriquez, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant Director Austin Shelton and Executive Director of the Global Islands Partnership Kate Brown.

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Energy, science, technology and climate adaptation take center stage at second day of UOG Conference on Island Sustainability

As the University of Guam convenes this week for its 15th Conference on Island Sustainability, community leaders reflect on its theme, “Sustainability Endures,” and its history of bridging partnerships for crucial local and regional initiatives. 

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UOG pollen study reveals the food sources of Guam honeybees

A first of its kind study for Guam has revealed the food foraging habits of honeybees and found that Guam bees have a diverse diet of at least 139 plants, with the most common being Leucaena leucocephala, or what is known locally as tångantångan.

Photo Of Guam Power Authority General Manager John Benevente presents to the conference-goers at the GPA Guam Clean Energy Transition Pre-conference event at the 15th University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability.  Benevente says that the island is still on track to make the goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045, even after the devastation caused by Typhoon Mawar.

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GPA at UOG’s CIS2024: Guam still on track for 100% renewable energy by 2045

Typhoon Mawar may have temporarily affected parts of the island’s power infrastructure last year, but Guam Power Authority leadership said the agency has recovered and is still on track to achieve total renewable capacity by 2045.

Photo Of Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability on April 8 to 15 at the Hyatt Regency Guam.

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Palau President to deliver keynote address at 2024 University of Guam Conference for island sustainability

The University of Guam announces that Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr., will be a keynote speaker at the 2024 University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability.

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CNAS Aquapark at UOG looks to grow viability of aquaponics as a food security solution for Guam

An aquaponics park has been reopened on the University of Guam campus by the College of Natural & Applied Sciences.

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USDA, local partners to conduct Census of Agriculture in Guam

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), with the cooperation and assistance of the University of Guam Cooperative Extension & Outreach under the College of Natural & Applied Sciences and the Guam Department of Agriculture, has begun visiting farms to collect Census of Agriculture data from all known farmers.

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MOMC: Military children, tell us your story!

Hey, all you kids in the military community need to read this.

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UOG welcomes Dean of School of Engineering

The University of Guam welcomes its new Dean of the School of Engineering, Dr. Hiroshan Hettiarachchi, P.E.

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