Para Hulo’ Initiative aims for improvement

In preparation for the next accreditation visit, UOG’s President Thomas Krise has launched the Para Hulo’ Strategic Plan. The plan, which officially kicked off in February 2019, will be implemented through 2024 when the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or WASC, is set to visit the university. “Strategic plans tell the institution which direction …

UOG provides a safe environment for its LGBT community

With other institutions becoming more and more accepting of the LGBT community, UOG is no exception. The university’s attempt to be more inclusive and accepting of this growing population has become obvious over the years, especially to its LGBT members. Jasmin Wenzel, a 2015 UOG graduated, and Olympia Terral, a research associate for the university, …

Murals liven up Field House

Three new murals, which depict scenery unique to Guam, has been recently added to the halls of the University of Guam Calvo Field House. Artist Constance Sartor, a 23 year old marine biology master’s student, worked for a total of 20 hours over the course of two weeks during the current coronavirus pandemic to complete …

Students recall experiences under the SOH nursing program

The University of Guam’s nursing program under the School of Health has been known for its rigor. For some nursing majors, the road to acceptance into the program has proven to be a challenging one. With about 30 students accepted into the nursing program every Spring semester, it has become very competitive for aspiring nurses. …

UOG and GCC partnership to revamp computer science program

The University of Guam and Guam Community College have partnered up to create a new four-year program for students interested in the computer science field. The new program will require students to start the undergrad program at GCC for the first two years, completing their general requirements within this period, before transferring their credits to …

UOG’s Sigma Tau Delta members to attend off-island conference

University of Guam students under the Sigma Tau Delta honor society will be attending the organization’s annual convention from March 25 to March 28 in Las Vegas. With a little over 1,000 people attending the convention from around the world, a total of 7 members from the university, 4 graduate and 3 undergraduate students, have …

Students run bank branch as part of internship

University of Guam and Guam Community College students have been running the Community First branch in Mangilao for 2 years, offering students with busy schedules an opportunity to earn money while gaining experience. The internship program is meant to provide students with real-world experiences and offers students possible employment opportunities after graduating. The credit union …