{"id":219064,"date":"2025-07-24T08:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T18:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=219064"},"modified":"2025-07-23T14:52:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T00:52:07","slug":"world-university-rankings-for-innovation-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2025\/07\/24\/world-university-rankings-for-innovation-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa ranked No<\/abbr>. 4 in U.S., No<\/abbr>. 28 in world for sustainability funding innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> < 1<\/span> minute<\/span><\/span>
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The University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa<\/a> has earned national and international recognition for its innovative efforts in securing funding for sustainability.<\/p>\n

In the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation<\/a> (WURI<\/abbr>), UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa was ranked No<\/abbr>. 4 in the U.S. and No<\/abbr>. 28 globally in the “Funding for Sustainability” category, which recognizes universities that adopt a variety of innovative strategies to secure long-term financial support for sustainability-focused initiatives.<\/p>\n

“UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa\u2019s placement in the WURI<\/abbr> rankings reflects its ongoing commitment to building a resilient and sustainable future through strategic innovation,” UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos said. “In a time when national research funding is facing increased scrutiny and potential cuts, this recognition underscores the critical importance of our faculty, staff, students and partners who are developing creative, impactful funding strategies to advance sustainability for Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> and the world.”<\/p>\n

The WURI<\/abbr> rankings evaluate how higher education institutions make real-world contributions to industry and society. WURI<\/abbr> highlights creative and forward-thinking approaches across 16 categories, including social responsibility, entrepreneurial innovation and ethical impact. It recognizes institutions that develop stable funding models and align their financial resources with long-term environmental and societal goals.<\/p>\n

Recent rankings<\/h2>\n

UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa also received these notable rankings:<\/p>\n