Thomas W. Krise

Excellent advice from my friend and former colleague Margee Ensign: “In the United States, we are not facing a Boko Haram crisis. The Russian challenge is not as immediate as in Ukraine. The scale of our refugee challenge is nothing compared to that faced in Lebanon. We are not ruled by a military coup as in Myanmar. Nevertheless, our current crisis of declining democracy and increasing authoritarianism is real. It is an existential threat to academic freedom and to institutional survival in sometimes uncomprehending and hostile communities. Higher education faces threats to what we stand for, to what we believe in, to what we teach and what we learn. We need to do a far better job both in being exemplary citizens and friends—and in explaining why our existence is so crucial to our nation and our communities. We must live our indispensability. It is how some of us abroad have survived as institutions.”

University Leadership in Crisis | AAC&U What can we learn from American international universities?

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Australian archaeologists find Pacific's oldest rice in remote Guam cave Canberra, June 27 (UNI) Australian archaeologists have discovered the earliest traces of rice in the remote Pacific, offering new insights into the lives of the region''s first island communities, new research has revealed.

Very sorry to hear this news. Archbishop Byrnes had a tough final assignment and performed it with grace and good humor. R.I.P.

https://www.guampdn.com/news/former-guam-archbishop-michael-j-byrnes-dies-at-66/article_82ddbd6d-adae-48a7-b3b3-b1a33cf8f82c.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKneYNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHn55fETrLiEEv4IQ13C07Nrotwxuq2_OKrAfBD1UiXPduURS87cV0UYV5tfl_aem_aWNLx94pzoGNm_GYJblMuQ

Former Guam Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes dies at 66 Former Archbishop of Agaña Michael J. Byrnes, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, died Saturday morning, Guam time, according to church officials. He was 66.

Congratulations to UOG for this significant achievement! I’m so proud of President Enriquez and the whole team! Biba UOG!

UOG's Research Excellence Recognized in 2025 Carnegie Classification The University of Guam earns Research College and University (RCU) status in the 2025 Carnegie Classification, highlighting its commitment to advancing research in Micronesia and driving innovation in critical fields.

Very happy news! Congratulations! Biba UOG!

Scholarships are now open!

We have 31 scholarships available for applications until Tuesday, April 30, at 4pm. We will be awarding 56 students a total of $98,900 in scholarships!

Please visit our website give.uog.edu to get more information.
All applications require an official transcript.

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UOG’s 4th conservation corps boasts diverse lineup What do an accountant, former on-air personality, architect, and a human resources professional have in common?

Congratulations on a successful Charter Day! Biba UOG!

Good new thing:

CHalan Deskubre: New STEAM magazine celebrates island wisdom, science There’s a new magazine in town.