Researcher from UOG's Island Evolution Lab extracts a coral sample in the CNMI. Photo by Mikay Reuter

New Horizons: A Charter Month Feature – University of Guam Marine Lab

MANGILAO – The University of Guam celebrated its 54th Annual Charter Day on Mar. 31, beginning at 9 A.M. The University held a limited capacity, in-person ceremony on campus and while livestreaming the event on the UOG Facebook page.  The theme of this year’s Charter Day is “Charting a course for New Horizons”, a focus …

UOG Cares Emergency Grant to provide up to $3,000 in financial support

MANGILAO – The financial strain the COVID-19 pandemic is evident amongst many in Guam, however this is most apparent for college students. To lessen this strain, financial support of up to $3,000 is now available for qualifying students as a result of the University of Guam Cares Emergency Grant. Applications for the emergency aid grant …

The Political Science Student Association and their mission to a better future

The Political Science Student Association at University of Guam celebrated its 10-year anniversary by reminding undergraduates about the importance of politics. “I think there’s a lot of work we need to do here in Guam,” said Nolan Flores, PSSA president. “It’s a lot about informing the public of advocacy on certain issues.” PSSA was created …

Loving to learn: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi puts students first

“Let the love of learning rule humanity” may sound like the catchphrase of the next biggest superhero league. That is, if you are willing to see the extraordinary in ordinary people. That phrase is the mission of the University of Guam’s first chapter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. UOG’s chapter of Phi …

UOG prepares for potential COVID-19 outbreak on Guam

The spread of COVID-19, known commonly as the coronavirus, has prompted the University of Guam to discuss plans on maintaining operations in the event the Government of Guam declares an emergency quarantine for the island. According to Jonas Macapinlac, chief marketing and communications officer of UOG, “The University of Guam has an existing policy and …

UOG Theatre Honors Society to hold Play in a Day event

Alpha Psi Omega, the University of Guam Theatre Honors Society, is inviting the public to watch a Play in a Day production on June 17, 2020, at the UOG Theatre. The play starts at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m. The play will come from event participants, who are challenged to create a …

The English Society

GUAM — When “English” is uttered to a typical college student the first thing that may come to mind is writing and not having an idea of how to write about a topic they could care less about. The English Society wants to change that. “When you break it down, English is a language and …

Chuukese Student Organization fights against stereotypes on Guam’s Chuukese community

The Chuukese Student Organization is an organization formed for Chuukese students attending the University of Guam. Also known as CSO, the organization represents the culture of the Chuukese community.  Regina Rokop is the current president of the organization. She has also held the role of vice president in Spring 2019. She has been a member …

MO’NA: A new UOG student organization ready to make waves

According to Vince Fabian, he has seen an influx of biology majors in recent years. He wanted to provide them with the exposure to the environmental and marine aspects of biology that he felt he didn’t have when he first came to the university. The concept of the club, MO’NA, was born through a casual …