Raging Malibu fire burned to the Pacific Ocean but spared some hillside homes
Malibu is used to fires, and much of the central area of the city — including Pepperdine University — was under an evacuation ...
Hawaii Pacific University names new College of Business dean
HPU President John Gotanda said that the new dean “brings unparalleled expertise in fostering entrepreneurship and building innovative programs that will benefit our students and the broader community ...
When fire threatened a California university, the school says it knew what to do
In coastal Southern California, a university has extensive plans for students to shelter in place in case of a wildfire ...
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This Oregon State University professor was a cultural consultant on Disney’s ‘Moana 2′
Patricia Fifita, an assistant professor of ethnic studies at Oregon State University, shares her experience as a cultural ...
Why Pepperdine tells students to stay as wildfires approach — even as the rest of Malibu flees
When the Franklin Fire broke out in Malibu this week, students at Pepperdine University were told to stay put — even as those ...
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Navy to leverage University of Hawaii’s prowess in climate resiliency, resource protection
The U.S. Navy and the University of Hawaii have signed a 10-year agreement aimed at leveraging the school’s expertise to ...
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When fire threatened Pepperdine University, the school says it knew what to do
In coastal Southern California, a university has extensive plans for students to shelter in place in case of a wildfire.
Washington is one of the most introverted states in the U.S. How to beat the ‘Seattle Freeze’
Seattle Freeze” is a term used to describe how difficult it is to meet new people in the PNW due to dreary weather, ...
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When Franklin Fire threatened Pepperdine University, school says it knew what to do
On Tuesday, heavy smoke from the Franklin Fire, burning northeast of the school, billowed over the campus 29 miles (47 kilometers) west of Los Angeles, and classes were cancelled and final exams ...
Southern California forecast of cool temps, calm winds to help firefighters battle Malibu blaze
Cooler temperatures, calmer winds and a chance of rainfall in Southern California this week are forecast to help firefighters ...
How citizen scientists are uncovering the secret lives of blue whales
Local non-profits have warned of the risks of unregulated whale tourism and the government has said it intends to use Prof Edyvane's research to “fully protect and conserve" the marine life that pass ...
ICJ Climate Case Is a Testament to the Activism of Students, Pacific Island Nations
The International Court of Justice is considering what legal obligations countries have to protect the climate.