UH grad programs earn national recognition in U.S. News and World Report rankings
The 2026 U.S. News and World Report¡¯s Best Graduate Schools rankings were released on April 6.
Shall we dance? 1-2-3 national championships for UH ballroom dance team
The club was formed in September 2022, and the team also took first place for “highest team average” in 2024 and 2025.
Moon mission momentum: UH team named NASA finalist for lunar power project
The challenge invites students to develop innovative concepts supporting sustained human activity on the Moon, Mars and beyond.
Moon¡¯s darkest craters hold less surface ice than scientists predicted
The research suggests that while ice may exist, it is likely present in low concentrations or small, isolated pockets.
Hawaiian bobtail squid depend on bacterial partner for healthy development
The Hawaiian bobtail squid cannot develop a healthy body or its bioluminescent “glow” without a specific bacterial protein that acts as a biological architect.
Massive worldwide seawater study finds human-made chemicals prolific
More than 2,300 seawater samples indicate that human-made chemicals—plastic additives, industrial lubricants, pharmaceuticals and more—are widespread in the marine environment.
Student survives 3 floods, builds flood alert app
Earth sciences PhD student Brian Gorberg witnessed the final and most severe flood send an 8-foot wall of water through his home in Waialua.
Global recognition for UH Mānoa: 14 programs shine in new rankings
The 2026 edition analyzed the performance of more than 18,300 university programs taken by students at more than 1,700 universities.
Waikīkī Aquarium ‘sea-lebrates’ 122 years with new leadership, visionary exhibits
Judy Lemus brings a wealth of experience in marine facility management, research, and education.
5 community hubs selected to bridge gap between funding, ʻāina stewardship
Each hub will receive up to $300,000 over three years to strengthen its administrative, financial and relationship-building capacities.