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Back home to Mānoa: Transfer student wins #TakeMeToMānoa contest

Liliana Okimoto won a free year of tuition at UH Mānoa, courtesy of UH Federal Credit Union

At Kapiʻolani CC Micah Tutuvanu found a passion for helping others through leadership, mentorship and community.

Students found critical resources and advocacy at UH Hilo.

Local designs and scents from former UH students showcased at hula festival market.

The club was formed in September 2022, and the team also took first place for “highest team average” in 2024 and 2025.

UH Mānoa was ranked in all 11 of the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject lists.

Students Christine Lau and Marie Ishida earned an award at an international biomedical meeting in South Korea.

The campuses were ranked based on up to 17 measures of academic quality, peer assessments, financial resources and student excellence.

The program integrates science and practice to enhance psychological knowledge, health and well-being.

The students spent 11 days in Kagoshima engaging in academic and cultural classes, activities and experiences.