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UOG celebrates first term of new Island Sustainability course

The University of Guam recently celebrated the conclusion of its first-ever Island Sustainability course, an interdisciplinary course exploring environmental, cultural, and historical dimensions of sustainability.  

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UOG to hold Black Pepper Production Forum on June 21

There’s a new crop in town by the name of Piper nigrum (black pepper) and the University of Guam and Guam Department of Agriculture are looking to help growers start propagating it.

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UOG Board of Regents welcomes new officers and student regent

New officers for the University of Guam Board of Regents (BOR) began their terms on June 1. The BOR elected Agapito “Pete” A. Diaz as chairperson, Mike W. Naholowaa as vice chairperson, and Christopher “Chris” L.C. Duenas as treasurer during its regular board meeting in April.

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Two athletes from each DODEA-Pacific school honored for their fetes

Not just once. Not just twice. But three times, Moa Best of E.J. King has been chosen as her school’s girls Athlete of the Year.

Photo Of Laura Layan of the Guam Restoration of Watershed (GROW) Initiative with the UOG CIS & Sea Grant prepares the planting site for a tree planting event.  Members of the G3 GROW Corps will be working with the GROW team to help further prevent erosion and protect the Ugum Watershed.  The program is currently recruiting for 6 members.

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UOG announces recruitment for first-ever Guam Green Growth GROW Corps

Guam Green Growth (G3), a partnership between the University of Guam and the Office of the Governor, recently announced the launch of recruitment for the brand-new Guam Green Growth Guam Restoration of Watersheds Conservation Corps (G3 GROW Corps).

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Sixteen UOG Senior Army ROTC cadets commissioned as U.S. Army officers

As the United States Army commemorates its 250th birthday this June, the University of Guam proudly highlights the accomplishments of its Senior Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, a cornerstone in preparing graduates to serve in military and civilian leadership roles at home and abroad.

Photo Of Navigators sail from Guam to Saipan in April 2025 as part of the Voyaging for Peace: Ta’hita Marianas event, sponsored by the University of Guam Island Wisdom Council.

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UOG sponsors traditional navigation voyage fortifying ties with sister islands

The University of Guam Island Wisdom Council supported a crew of traditional navigators who recently sailed out of Guam on a long-voyaging canoe and traversed over hundreds of miles of open ocean, in line with the university’s ongoing efforts to maintain cultural traditions and advance communities.

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Okinawa schools lead a slew of athletes into college ranks

Getting a handful of student-athletes from DODEA-Pacific schools heading to college on athletic scholarship in a single year is usually considered quite the feat.

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Golf: Bowman breaks Delisi’s stranglehold on U.S. Forces Japan golf

Patrick Bowman, manager of the Tama Hills golf course and leader of Team Tama, dethroned three-time champion Delisi in Sunday’s second of two rounds in the U.S. Forces Japan interservice golf tournament at Atsugi’s Whispering Pines course.

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Baseball Kubasaki’s Koja wanted his team to go out on top

Dragons senior starred on the mound and at the plate as team went 24-3 en route to reclaiming Far East D-I baseball title.

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Softball: Yokota’s Gubler won on the field and in the classroom

Yokota High School senior Zaylee Gubler starred on the mound and at bat — and also earned top honors in the class as the school’s valedictorian.

Photo Of The Spring 2025 Civil Engineering graduating class gathers for a group photo during the University of Guam School of Engineering Recognition Ceremony held on May 15, 2025, on the UOG campus.

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Twelve UOG engineering grads pass national engineering exam

Twelve recent civil engineering graduates from the University of Guam’s School of Engineering (SENG) have successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, marking a major milestone in their journey toward becoming licensed Professional Engineers.

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Incoming freshmen invited to attend UOG Triton Summer Academy

The University of Guam invites all new freshmen coming to UOG this August to register for the Triton Summer Academy. During this free, one-week college readiness program, students will:

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Fantastic pets and how to care for them

Pets are fantastic family members! Learn all about different pets and service animals, how easy or hard it is to take care of them and which one might be right for you!

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