Rajesh Jha and Halina Zaleski (both HNFAS) provide their expert opinions in a story in Civil Beat about what should be done with the island’s food waste to best increase food security.

CTAHR and Hainan University have entered into an MOU establishing the Joint Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, which will be housed at the Hainan University campus. CTAHR faculty will work as visiting researchers there, and Hainan University students and graduates will be recruited for UH programs.

We are saddened to report the death of former Ka Le Hano Heritage award winner and legendary rancher Herbert “Monty” Montague Richards, Jr., at 88 from complications from a stroke. Monty was known for his love of the land, generosity to his community, and many innovations in ranching.

Alumna Taylor Rose Mendiola, who graduated from FDM in 2017, made it into the June 2018 issue of Vanity Fair UK for her swimwear line Rose Swim. The collection, which is designed in O‘ahu, has “dainty and fun pieces made from high-quality materials,” says the article, “designed to be both functional and feminine whilst making you feel confident.”