In Guam and across the Pacific, families have long valued strength, vitality, and togetherness. Yet today, a quiet health crisis is threatening the future of our youngest generation.
More...UOG met up with program directors from 33 NextGen programs to share strategies and challenges.
More...The Triton Men’s Basketball League tipped off with dominant performances as the Guam Nationals overpowered Guam Select U17, 113-82, and the KFC Bombers pulled away from the UOG Tritons, 97-61. Strong scoring from DJ Osborn, EJ Cruz, and Charles Wingate highlighted opening night, while UOG struggled with turnovers and cold shooting.
More...The Phantoms stunned the top-seeded UOG Tritons with a thrilling 3–2 victory to claim the Triton Men’s Volleyball League championship at the UOG Calvo Field House. The Andersen Bombers secured third place over Southern Sutteru, while Calvin Laxamana of the Phantoms earned league MVP honors.
More...The UOG Tritons and the Phantoms advanced to the Triton Men’s Volleyball League Championship after semifinal wins at the UOG Calvo Field House. The undefeated Tritons outlasted the Andersen Bombers in straight sets, while the Phantoms defeated Southern Sutteru 3–1 in a hard-fought battle. The championship and third-place matches are set for October 7, with live streaming on UOG Athletics’ Facebook page.
More...Guam’s SNAP-Ed nutrition education program is set to phase out following federal cuts under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, ending nationwide on Sept. 30, 2025. For 10 years, SNAP-Ed in Guam promoted healthy eating, food safety, and active living for low-income families, reaching nearly 22,000 residents in 2024. UOG Land Grant will continue limited programming through Sept. 2026 during a final phase-out year.
More...The University of Guam Press received a $200,000 Mellon Foundation grant to pioneer a digital publishing program focused on Micronesian seafaring and navigation. Co-authored by master navigators Dr. Melissa Taitano and H. Larry Raigetal, the project blends Indigenous storytelling, audio, visuals, and text to preserve and share Pacific cultural knowledge.
More...The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) has recognized the University of Guam SHRM Student Chapter with the Superior Merit Award for the 2024-2025 academic year.
More...The University of Guam’s new Research Education and Extension Fellowship (REEF) program offers paid internships that integrate sustainability across all disciplines—not just science majors. Open to students from Guam, the CNMI, and the Pacific, the program provides mentorship, career development, and hands-on experience in building a sustainable future.
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