REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI BOARD OF REGENTS TO CONSIDER RENAMING LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PUʻULOA COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Summary

The House passed a resolution asking the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents to study a name change for Leeward Community College to better reflect the cultural and historical significance of the Puʻuloa area. It encourages the board to consult campus leaders, faculty, students, alumni and local stakeholders before deciding. The measure highlights the college’s role as an indigenous‑serving institution and seeks to strengthen its identity and community ties.

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