Three applicants confirm bids for GDOE superintendent
Three of the seven applicants for the Superintendent of Education position at the Guam Department of Education have publicly confirmed their candidacies.
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UOG alumna Mary Kate Soliva returns as assistant professor
Mary Kate Soliva, a University of Guam alumna whose career has spanned national security and human rights advocacy, has returned to the island as an assistant professor of public administration and criminal justice at UOG’s School of Business & Public Administration.
UOG to host second Guam Farmer Focus Conference
The University of Guam Land Grant Extension Service will host its second Guam Farmer Focus Conference and the fourth in Micronesia from Oct. 29–31 at the Hyatt Regency Guam.
GDOE says Upi Elementary shows no elevated illness rate
The Guam Department of Education said students and staff at Upi Elementary School have not shown a higher rate of illness compared to other schools, despite concerns over dieldrin detected in the Yigo's water supply.
Public Health extends hours for SNAP card pickup in Tamuning
The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) announced it is extending operating hours at the RANCARE building in Tamuning to support families collecting their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (SNAP S-EBT) cards.
GDOE rolls out literacy training for teachers
The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) has rolled out targeted literacy training sessions to strengthen instructional practices and improve student outcomes across grade levels.
Roundtable spurs push to expand language access on Guam
A legislative roundtable this week has sparked a coordinated push to strengthen language access for Guam residents, particularly those who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or have limited English proficiency.
GDOE clears $18.5M in past-due federal relief invoices
The Guam Department of Education has paid more than $18.5 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) vendor invoices, clearing all past-due bills, officials announced this week.
Thirteen UOG Drone Corps trainees earn FAA pilot certificates
Thirteen participants from the University of Guam Drone Corps program have earned their Federal Aviation Administration remote pilot certificates, marking the first time the training was extended beyond students to include UOG employees and local agency staff.
UOG and Guam Green Growth launch Sustainable September
The University of Guam and Guam Green Growth (G3), along with government and community partners, launched Sustainable September this week with a proclamation signing at the Governor’s Complex in Adelup, underscoring efforts toward…
GDOE to launch CHamoru language assessments islandwide
The Guam Department of Education announced Wednesday that students in every elementary, middle, and high school will soon take part in new assessments aimed at strengthening CHamoru language learning.
Summer EBT card distribution begins Friday at Micronesia Mall
The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) announced that distribution of 2025 Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) cards will begin Friday, September 12, at Micronesia Mall in Dededo.
Three Guam educators named finalists for national STEM teaching award
Three Guam educators have been named state finalists for the 2025 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation’s highest honor for K-12 STEM educators, according to the Guam Department of Education (GDOE).
UOG to host second annual research forum
The University of Guam is inviting the community to its 2nd Annual Research Forum, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Jesus and Eugenia Leon Guerrero School of Business and Public Administration Building on the UOG campus.
Matson renews UOG partnership with $165K shipping commitment
Matson has reaffirmed its partnership with the University of Guam through a $165,000 in-kind shipping commitment, annual student scholarships, and event sponsorship, the university announced.
UOG Career Voyage Fair to connect students with employers
The University of Guam will hold its Career Voyage Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Calvo Field House, offering students, recent graduates, and alumni the chance to connect directly with local employers and career opportunities.
GDOE launches ASPIRE remediation program for students
The Guam Department of Education launched its Academic Support Program for Instructional Remediation and Enrichment (ASPIRE) for the 2025-2026 school year on Tuesday, September 2.
Okkodo High posts district's highest English test scores
Okkodo High School is celebrating a landmark achievement after earning the highest English Language Arts (ELA) test scores in the district, surpassing results from states including California, Oregon and Washington, according to the Guam Department of Education.
Tiyan High and J.P. Torres improve health inspection ratings
Tiyan High School and J.P. Torres Succession Academy have shown marked improvement in their public health inspections, with both schools recently passing with an 18/B rating, according to the Guam Department of Education.
UOG to host hands-on poultry processing workshop
The University of Guam Land Grant Extension Service will offer residents a unique opportunity to learn about food self-sufficiency through a hands-on poultry processing workshop on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Makerspace campaign turns recycled plastic into school desks
The Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub (G3 Makerspace) has launched a plastic collection campaign aimed at refurbishing school desks with recycled materials.
'Jesus Christ Superstar' to run at UOG Calvo Field House
World Theater Productions, in partnership with the Guam Philharmonic Foundation, will bring the award-winning rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar to the University of Guam Calvo Field House from Aug. 29 to 31.
Community story time set for Hagatna library and Zoom
A coalition of community organizations is inviting families to take part in a special Community Saturday Story Time on Sept. 6, 2025, at the Hagåtña Public Library and online via Zoom.
Charter school and Atkins Kroll sign student internship pact
On August 22, 2025, the Business and Technology Academy Charter School (BTACS) and Atkins Kroll Inc. (AK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a new internship pathway for students.
