ʻUpena Moananuiākea (TIII ANNH) will establish the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu as a Pacific Hub, weaving ancestral knowledge into the institution by leveraging innovative technologies with an aim toward a solutions-oriented mindset that empowers students to be change-makers. Through targeted activities that help students apply knowledge in new media and upskill faculty through workshops, ʻUpena seeks to bridge gaps in student retention, graduation rates, and career readiness. The goal is to institutionalize ʻUpena through its regenerative activities, partnerships across the Pacific, and the archiving of knowledge products to ensure broad community access.
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