UH offers first Ph.D. in a native language

[urbanguy]

UH-Hilo offers first Ph.D. in a native language

Source: Honolulu Star Bulletin

UH-Hilo doctoral candidate Hiapo Perreira told graduating high school students in May a traditional Hawaiian story about a boy who gains knowledge across the sea and shares it when he returns. Like the boy, Perreira will share knowledge from his doctorate.

UH-Hilo offers a doctorate in revitalizing the Hawaiian tongue

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[dgreco]

good news.

[urbanguy]

I'd really like to see something like to take place in other parts of America because there are so many native languages that are dying or have died out because of lack of support in educational institutions etc and the dominance of English (and Spanish in some places).

[dgreco]

I'd really like to see something like to take place in other parts of America because there are so many native languages that are dying or have died out because of lack of support in educational institutions etc and the dominance of English (and Spanish in some places).