ʻAʻohe pau ka ʻike i ka hālau hoʻokahi │ One learns from many sources │ A web publication from the Office of the Chancellor, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
Ken Hon, UH Hilo professor of geology, and his wife Cheryl Gansecki, a volcano videographer, have teamed up using their specialized skills to produce informational materials for the Puna community experiencing the current lava flow.
The lava flow crisis in Puna has inspired Catherine Becker to develop a book that documents discourse on the impact. She welcomes original essays, articles, research papers, photos, poems, stories and art work for possible inclusion.
SARAH MARUSEK, POLITICAL SCIENCE: With visible property lines gone and disaster management agencies opening up the land for public access, protections for private residents seem to be in opposition with governmental management.
MARK KIMURA, ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY: The “economic” impact is just a small part of the big picture. There are also cultural, political, psychological and environmental impacts. There might also be things we can’t even imagine today.
Latest update on the UH response to the lava flow from UH Hilo Chancellor Don Straney and Hawaiʻi Community College Chancellor Noreen Yamane.
Mark Kimura, a researcher at UH Hilo who specializes in economic geography, is generating dozens of easy-to-read infographics showing the effects of the lava flow in Puna.
At present, both campuses are planning for classes to continue as scheduled. Members of the university and college communities who live in the affected area in Puna are encouraged to stay advised of updates to the web page.
Ten hogs, 14 sheep, and over 30 head of cattle were transported to cooperating private farms near Hilo and to Kapulena grazing lands.
UH Hilo to lead $1.2M NASA grant to advance coastal resilience and student workforce development across Hawaiʻi
UH Hilo geoarcheology lab awarded nearly $1M to support rapid, cost-effective analysis of volcanic eruptions
Video: UH Hilo geology major Kamalani Poepoe’s lava research featured in fun educational video produced by Boston College
UH Hilo welcomes first cohort to new online track to doctor of pharmacy degree
UH Hilo’s business program launches new degree pathway and courses focusing on AI
Hawaiʻi Island Chamber of Commerce honors UH Hilo’s Kaʻiu Kimura with 2026 Athena Leadership Award
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