By Journal on April 6, 2023
CMI 30th Foundation Week, College of the Marshall Islands, Freeda Sam Barai, Hilda Heine, Irene Ta'afaki, Irene Taafaki, Jakio Lanwe, John Phillips, Kelly Schellhase, Kessai Note, Mary Silk, Marynuia Lenja, Palyann Ruben, Rosina Korean, Sepe David, SSG Solomon Sam, Taylor Barai, Valynn Chong Gum, Walton Bohanny
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![This fine memorial to SSG Solomon Sam, the only Marshall Islander to die in the Iraq war, was unveiled at the CMI Foundation Day opening Monday. At right are Sam’s older sister Freeda Sam Barai and Master Sgt. John Phillips. At left: Sam’s cousin Jakio Lanwe and niece Taylor Barai, and CMI’s Kelly Schellhase. Photo: Hilary Hosia. CMI honors many on 30th](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cmi-sam-4-7.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA College of Marshall Islands kicked off its 30th Foundation Week celebration Monday at the Staff Sergeant Solomon Sam Sports Center in Majuro. Different activities were scheduled throughout the week, including a career fair, car wash barbecue, trivia night, international night and a volleyball tournament to conclude the event. To add on, CMI will […]
By Journal on January 19, 2023
Akiko Aine, Carlty Jabuwe, College of the Marshall Islands, Darlene Keju-Johnson, Don't Ever Whisper, Giff Johnson, Kalora Lekka, Lyenn Momo Stephen, Mary Silk, Nuclear Club, Power 103.5FM, Tekabae Gideon, Yastamon
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![At the Power 103.5FM studio last week to promote CMI’s exhibit about nuclear advocate Darlene Keju-Johnson was a team of CMI staff and students. Responding to a question from Power 103.5 DJ Yastamon, left, is College of the Marshall Islands Nuclear Institute Director Mary Silk, red dress. She was joined by CMI students from left: Nuclear Club Secretary Lyenn Momo Stephen, Nuclear Institute Intern Kalora Lekka and Nuclear Club Officer Carlty Jabuwe. Photo: Giff Johnson. Power boost for Nuclear Club](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/power-1-20.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Student members of the College of the Marshall Islands Nuclear Club were featured on Power 103.5FM’s “prime time” interview last week, promoting a large exhibition they prepared that is on display at the CMI library. The display features advocate for nuclear victims and community health pioneer the late Darlene Keju-Johnson. The CMI student group was […]
By Journal on December 1, 2022
Abner Leesie, College of the Marshall Islands, Custin Maludrik, Demetria Malachi, Edward Jeremy, Faith Mackphie, Jana Jello, Jorlang Bantol, MISAT, Radon John, Republic of China-Taiwan, ROC/Taiwan, Romak Ronnie, Samuel Barton, Trevor Kabua, University of the South Pacific, USP
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![Majuro Cooperative School scholarship recipients show off their certificates and checks after the ceremony at the Marshall Islands Resort. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Students get welcome aid](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/roc-12-2.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA It pays to be smart. The 75 recipients of the Republic of China/Taiwan-RMI Presidents’ Scholarship honored at the Marshall Islands Resort last Friday thought so too. The Melele Room at MIR last week was full of proud students and parents who couldn’t hide how happy they were when they heard the name of […]
By Journal on September 8, 2022
Barbara Ned, College of the Marshall Islands, Junior Paul, Marshall Islands High School, Ministry of Health and Human Services, Philmar Kabua, Public School System, Wilbur Heine, Wilmer Joel
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![High school students who attend the Upward Bound program at CMI lined up to obtain their CMI ID cards in order to enter the college campus in Uliga. Photos: Wilmer Joel. Schools do packets, in-person](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Covid-9-9.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
WILMER JOEL Upward Bound Program is sticking to its traditional school calendar and is scheduled to start classes next week. This program is a college preparatory program that provides eligible high schoolers rigorous academic support and guidance toward post-secondary education. However, there will be changes in how students will enter the campus at the College […]
By Journal on August 4, 2022
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![With the border opening looming, there is more talk in the community about the arrival of Covid in RMI. Covid is knocking on the RMI’s door](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Covid-Prep-8-5.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
GIFF JOHNSON With the border opening looming, there is more talk in the community about the arrival of Covid in RMI. There are more questions than answers: Are we ready, will there be lockdowns, will schools be closed? Neighboring FSM opened its borders officially Monday this week — but Covid slipped into Pohnpei and Kosrae […]
By Journal on July 22, 2022
College of the Marshall Islands
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![Over 200 students graduated from degree and certificate programs at CMI in May this year, some of whom are shown in this file photo. Photo: Wilmer Joel. Summer demand high at CMI](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cmiFL7-22.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
The College of the Marshall Islands’ summer session enrollment was the second highest in CMI history, the college reported this week. This enrollment of 1,218 students set a summer enrollment record for CMI and came close to the highest-ever enrollment in CMI history, with the Fall of 2021 recording 1,267 students. This continues the trend […]
By Journal on June 24, 2022
Aaron Langinlur, College of the Marshall Islands, David Aiseia, Dive Certified, Jimson Lajkan, Karl Fellenius, Max Sudnovsky, Melvin Kilma, Moriana Phillip, RMI EPA, University of Hawaii Sea Grant program, Voneric Boktok
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![After passing the dive course, EPA staff got together for a photo with their instructors: Back, from left: UH Sea Grant instructor Max Sudnovsky and EPA’s Louie Salinas and David Aiseia. Seated from left: Dive instructor Karl Fellenius and EPA General Manager Moriana Phillip. Front kneeling: EPA’s Jimson Lajkan and Melvin Kilma. EPA gets dive certified](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/EPA-.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
A team of RMI EPA staff took on the PADI open water dive course and passed with flying colors, according to the organization. In addition to this being a useful skill to have for people living on atolls, the effort raises capacity at RMI EPA for doing more comprehensive environmental assessments and responses to pollution […]
By Journal on June 10, 2022
Abigail Zedkaia, Chewy Lin, College of the Marshall Islands, College of the Marshall Islands nursing students, Delap Seventh Day Adventist, Hirata Kabua, Irene Taafaki, Kitlang kabua, Kwajalein Atoll High School, Laninaur Kabua, Laura High School, Marshall Islands High School, Mike Kabua, NTA, Romeo Alfred, Wilmer Bolkeim
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Graduation dominoes keep falling: The end of May it was Majuro Coop School,Assumption and SDA on consecutive days. Then a brief lull before the public schools launched, with Kwajalein Atoll High School Monday, Marshall Islands High School Tuesday and Laura High School Wednesday this week.These events “sandwiched” another set of graduations at Kwajalein Atoll. The […]
By Journal on June 2, 2022
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![CMI President Dr. Irene Taafaki, center, presided over the diploma ceremony at the May 26 graduation. She was joined, at left by Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Elizabeth Switaj Board of Regents Chairperson Kathryn Relang, and Mikaa Reiher behind the stacks of diplomas. Photo: CMI Media Office. CMI plans new Ebeye campus](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/CMI-6-3-22.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
The College of the Marshall Islands 29th Commencement Exercises at the newly renovated SSG Solomon Sam Basketball Court featured 180 college-level graduates and the awarding of 217 certificates and degrees. President David Kabua and Minister of Education Kitlang Kabua were on hand to congratulate the graduates, along with keynote speaker Broderick Menke. Besides the awarding […]
By Journal on May 20, 2022
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![Majuro Baptist Christian Academy seniors got together for a photoshoot earlier this month in preparation for the May 20 graduation. Photo: Chewy Lin. Graduation time!](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/MBCA-Grad-5-20.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
Majuro Baptist Christian Academy seniors — pictured here — will be the first high school graduates in Majuro with their graduation set for this Friday May 20 at 3pm at the Rita school. The College of the Marshall Islands is next, graduating May 26 at its Uliga campus. Then comes Majuro Coop High School on […]