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UH Mānoa ranks in world’s top 1.2% in 2027 global rankings
This recognition places UH’s flagship campus in the top 2.5% in the U.S. out of approximately 2,630 4-year institutions nationwide and in the top 1.2% in the world out of more than 25,000 higher education institutions around the globe.
Hirono, Chu recognize Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and US Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving-Institutions Week, from September…
Case seeks applicants for appointments to US Service Academies for the 2027 incoming class
US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) is seeking qualified applicants for his Congressional nomination to the nation’s four service academies: the US Military Academy (West Point/Army); US Naval Academy (Annapolis/Navy); US Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs/Air Force) and US Merchant Marine…
118 keiki, one submarine and a summer of ocean discovery
From the deck of an onboard floating classroom to the seat of a submarine, Maui's youngest ocean explorers spent their summer getting closer to the sea than a classroom ever could. Three programs, three age groups, one shared goal: to help Maui's keiki fall in love with the…
Oʻahu public schools begin rollout of fresh, Hawaiʻi-grown pineapple in school meals
More than 2,100 pounds of Hawaiʻi-grown pineapple have been distributed to participating Oʻahu schools as part of the initial rollout. Twenty-one schools are currently offering the locally grown fruit, with additional schools expected to join over the next month.
4 Lahaina schools to reopen Tuesday following Hurricane Nolo
The four Lahaina public schools that remained closed Monday following Hurricane Nolo will reopen to students and staff Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.
Hawaiʻi Island and most Maui public schools to reopen Monday; Four Lahaina schools remain closed
Four Lahaina schools will remain closed Monday due to ongoing power outages, uncertainty surrounding the nearby Olowalu brush fire and concerns about maintaining reliable water service at the campuses.
University of Hawai’i 4-year campuses earn high marks
University of Hawaiʻi’s three 4-year universities, including University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo on the Big Island, earned national recognition in US News and World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings.
Hirono hosts forum, raising alarm about national school voucher program
Hawaiʻi US Sen. Mazie Hirono convened a forum this week to examine the potential effects of the new national private school voucher program on the country's public school students.
Registration now open for 2026-27 Hawaiʻi LifeSmarts competition
Participating students will learn critical life skills in five key areas.
Hawaiʻi Island, Maui County UH campuses to close ahead of TS Nolo
The University of Hawaiʻi will close UH Hilo, Hawaiʻi Community College and all other UH units on Hawaiʻi Island on Thursday and Friday, while UH Maui College and other UH units in Maui County will close Friday, as Tropical Storm Nolo approaches the state and is forecast to…
Hawaiʻi Island public schools to close Thursday and Friday; Maui County schools to close Friday ahead of Tropical Storm Nolo
All Hawaiʻi State Department of Education public schools and offices on Hawaiʻi Island will be closed Thursday, Sept. 24, and Friday, Sept. 25, while HIDOE schools and offices in Maui County will be closed Friday, Sept. 25, due to anticipated severe weather associated with…