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June is National Cancer Survivor Month, a time to recognize the strength and resilience of those who have faced cancer and the people who support them along the way.

In this week’s UOG Horizons: Knowledge for Life, Remylynn B. Yamanaka highlights National Cancer Survivor Month and the importance of supporting survivors throughout their journey. While surviving cancer is a tremendous victory, many survivors continue to face physical, emotional, and financial challenges. Across Guam, the Guam Cancer Trust Fund and community organizations are helping cancer patients and survivors by providing essential services, resources, and ongoing support.

📖 Read the full story here: https://url.uog.edu/9uyNu4
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Remylynn B. Yamanaka is a program manager at the Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health at the University of Guam.

UOG Horizons: Knowledge for Life is a weekly column on agriculture, food, nutrition, health and wellness, and natural resources written by faculty from the University of Guam School of Health and from UOG's Land Grant extension service and research center.

Summer's in full swing, and we know your to-do list isn't getting any shorter. Here's one thing you can knock out today: register for Fanuchånan (Fall) 2026.

Classes begin August 19 — and the most popular sections are filling up. The sooner you register, the better your options.

Enjoy the rest of your summer — we'll see you in August!

For resources, visit registration.uog.edu 🔗

Before the summer flies by, we wanted to check in with a friendly reminder: if you haven't registered for Fanuchånan (Fall) 2026 yet, now is a great time to do it.

🔗 Register for Classes: registration.uog.edu

Classes begin August 19, and the best course options go fast. Taking a few minutes now to register means one less thing to worry about as summer winds down.

NOT SURE WHERE TO START? 💭
Here are a few things to take care of before you register:
1. Check for Holds: Log in to Self-Service to see if any holds are blocking your registration.
2. Common Blockers
Bursar Hold? Contact [email protected]
Advisement Restriction? Reach out to your Academic Advisor
Registering for 18+ Credits? Submit a Course Overload Request Form before registering
3. Browse the course schedule. Know your top choices and backups before you log in.

Congratulations, Kyra Dela Cruz!

Kyra Dela Cruz graduated from UOG's Bio-Med program at Fañomnåkan 2026 Commencement and is heading to UC Berkeley's Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science this fall — one of the top optometry programs in the country.

But before she packed her bags, she founded POPS (Pre-Optometry Professional Society) at UOG, giving future students the connections, clinic exposure, and peer network she had to build from scratch.

She's carrying Guam with her — and plans to bring it all back home! 🇬🇺

🔗 Read the story: https://url.uog.edu/xUZWPd

35 UOG Nursing Graduates Ready to Make an Impact.

The BSN Class of Fañomnåkan 2026 crossed the Commencement stage and is preparing to help shape the future of healthcare in Guam.

Several student-led capstone projects are currently being implemented at Guam Memorial Hospital and Guam Regional Medical City, highlighting the real-world impact these future nurses are already making.

Congratulations to the BSN Class of 2026. Your journey is just beginning, and our island is stronger because of it. 🩺💚

🔗 Read their story: url.uog.edu/DFN3h5

An opportunity once thought out of reach is now helping UOG graduates make a difference across Guam and Micronesia.

In this week’s UOG Horizons, Professor Gerhard Schwab reflects on the long-standing partnership between the University of Guam and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa that has made a Master of Social Work degree more accessible, allowing students to continue their studies while staying rooted in Guam and connected to their communities.

Read more: https://url.uog.edu/h2Ebzg
Or tap the News & Announcements link in our bio
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Gerhard Schwab is a professor of social work and an alumnus of the Bachelor of Arts in CHamoru Studies program at the University of Guam.

UOG Horizons: Knowledge for Life is a weekly column on agriculture, food, nutrition, health and wellness, and natural resources written by faculty from the University of Guam School of Health and from UOG’s Land Grant extension service and research center.

🌴 You Belong Here.

At the University of Guam, we believe that every student brings a story that enriches our campus. Whether you're collaborating under the shade of our trees or sharing ideas in the classroom, you’re part of a legacy shaped by the cultures of the Pacific and Asia.

This AAPI Heritage Month, we’re not just celebrating history—we’re celebrating you. Your voice, your heritage, and your future belong at UOG.

DOWNLOAD now! Check out UOG's Flickr album for the Fañomnåkan 2026 Graduate Portraits 🎓🔱

🔗 https://url.uog.edu/sp26-grad-portraits