University of Hawaii at Manoa

Your joined the Pacific-Intermountain Network for Education in Semiconductors (PINES), a 30-institution coalition. Supported by the NSF, the partnership links UH students with training, internships, and careers in the semiconductor industry ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oG6x2G

A study by the UH Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health's Hā Kūpuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders found 28% of Native Hawaiians aged 55+ face mobility limits, higher and younger than White, Filipino, and Japanese groups. Researchers urge earlier screening and culturally grounded programs for kūpuna.

Native Hawaiian adults face mobility challenges earlier in life | University of Hawaiʻi System News Research reveals Native Hawaiian adults experience mobility limitations at younger ages compared to other ethnic groups.

Student researchers at the John A. Burns School of Medicine are studying leptospirosis spread after Kona low flooding, focusing on soil risks and waterway contamination. The team is developing advanced tools to improve detection and push for community prevention.

Kona low flooding leads to student research on leptospirosis | University of Hawaiʻi System News Student research addresses the recent Kona low flooding across Hawaiʻi causing urgent concerns about leptospirosis.

Your ranked in the top 2% globally and No. 110 nationally in the 2026–27 U.S. News Best Global Universities rankings. Driven by strong research performance, the campus placed 20th in marine biology and 42nd in atmospheric sciences.

UH Mānoa ranked among world's top universities by U.S. News and World Report | University of Hawaiʻi System News The rankings assessed universities largely on research performance, global and regional reputation, publications and citations.

China’s Tianwen-2 spacecraft is set to encounter Kamoʻoalewa, a near-Earth asteroid discovered by UH Institute for Astronomy astronomers. This historic mission will collect samples from the object, which potentially originated from the Moon ➡️ https://bit.ly/4v2rRSy

🩺 Over half of the new John A. Burns School of Medicine graduates will enter primary care fields, with one-third of the graduates staying in Hawaiʻi to support the state’s healthcare needs and strengthen the local medical workforce.

UH medical school graduates 79 future physicians | University of Hawaiʻi System News The UH medical school celebrated 79 new doctors committed to serving Hawaiʻi communities and beyond.

“We know today’s students are balancing academics with work, family responsibilities and many other commitments,” said Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos. “By guaranteeing that students can complete their general education requirements online, UH Mānoa is creating greater flexibility while maintaining the quality and rigor of a Mānoa education. This is about meeting students where they are and helping them stay on track to graduation.”

More access, more flexibility: UH Mānoa general education courses completable online | University of Hawaiʻi System News The initiative is designed to give students greater flexibility while helping them stay on track toward graduation.

The John A. Burns School of Medicine hosted a two-day “Aloha Begins with Us” symposium and open house focused on integrating Native Hawaiian values into education, work and wellbeing - The event brought together faculty, staff and community members to strengthen belonging, collaboration and UH’s mission as a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning.

UH symposium highlights culture, wellbeing and connection | University of Hawaiʻi System News The Aloha Begins with Us symposium explored integrating Native Hawaiian values, resilience, and wellbeing into everyday work and learning.

Our NROTC recognized outstanding midshipmen, civilian staff and active-duty personnel during its 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony - The event highlighted achievements in leadership, academics and service.

UH Mānoa NROTC honors midshipmen, staff at 2026 awards ceremony | University of Hawaiʻi System News UH Mānoa NROTC honors midshipmen staff leadership academics service awards ceremony annual recognition.