AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI in Higher Ed: UH President Wendy Hensel laid out a systemwide AI strategy for the Board of Regents, framing AI as “the new electricity” and rolling out a UH AI Policy plus a task force to guide responsible, culturally grounded use. Earth Science: New UH-led research finds the Hawaiian mantle plume has warmed by about 250°C over 47 million years, helping explain why the biggest volcanoes in the chain erupted more intensely. Climate Resilience (Oʻahu): HDOT is installing “aqua cells” in Waianae to reduce flood impacts like those seen during the Kona Low, with work targeted for completion in September. Native Kids Policy: Sen. Brian Schatz and Sen. Lisa Murkowski introduced the Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act to improve health, education, safety, and wellbeing for Native children, including Native Hawaiians. Tech & Travel: A retired Delta pilot publicly criticized Delta’s inflight Wi‑Fi and urged the airline to switch to Starlink, as Delta plans Amazon Leo Wi‑Fi rollout starting in 2028. Health Watch: Hawaii DOH reported one cyclosporiasis case tied to a broader U.S. outbreak, as investigators point to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms. Defense & Pacific Logistics: The Marine Corps is set to receive its first McClung-class logistics ship under a $2.2B Navy contract, aimed at delivering Marines and supplies directly to unimproved shorelines across island chains.
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