Breaking barriers: Marine biology grad forges path of success at UH Mānoa
First-generation college student Dora Figueroa will implement what she learned at UH Mānoa at institutions in her home state of Texas.
From prison to social work, Windward CC changes student’s life
Commencement speaker Sophia Kaawa-Aweau was in and out of prison before Windward Community College helped her turn her life around.
From addiction, toxicity to honor society president, Honolulu CC grad’s journey
Camille Kanani McComas shared her determination to live her best in her second chance at life.
$1M to Honolulu CC to support low-income, 1st gen students
The U.S. DOE grant supports student success programs
Nearly $2.3M awarded to UH Mānoa Student Support Services
The program helps increase graduation and retention rates of first generation college students and those with high financial need.
UH campuses honored as Hawaiʻi’s Best
UH Mānoa, Honolulu, Leeward and Windward campuses and programs were recognized by Honolulu Star-Advertiser readers as Hawaiʻi’s Best for 2020.
Windward CC grad turns pain into positive message
Windward CC helped Bernadette Pada move from abuse survivor to an aspiring social worker.
Student relief: Math major calculates how to make ends meet
A UH Mānoa student is struggling to financially stay afloat after hours at his on-campus job were drastically cut back.
UH campuses voted Hawaiʻi’s best
Multiple UH campuses have been recognized for their excellence by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Hawaiʻi’s People's Choice “Best of” Awards.
$2.3 million in federal grants awarded to Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity office
UH Mānoa’s Office of Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity has been awarded two five-year grants through the U.S. Department of Education.
