The University of Hawaiʻi at 惭腻苍辞补鈥檚 is celebrating 10 years of bringing social work, public health and aging together to advance health equity, social justice and community well-being across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.

Named in 2008 for Native Hawaiian leader Myron B. Thompson, the school united the , , and in 2016, adopting its present name in 2020.

“Each of the units was strong in its own right, but coming together, we鈥檝e seen that they are stronger together than they were apart. Their impact and reach have been magnified,” said Thompson school Dean Alex Ortega. “I see the Thompson school in a much stronger and visible place than it was even three years ago.”

A decade of growth and innovation

Over the past decade, the school has expanded academic opportunities, strengthened workforce development and launched initiatives addressing the needs of Hawaiʻi communities. In the past three years alone, it has hired approximately 20 faculty members across disciplines including environmental health, social and behavioral health and gerontology.

The school has also established workforce development hubs in social work, public health and aging, while expanding access to education through online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in social work and a master’s degree program in public health.

More milestones

• Workforce development: Expanded paid fieldwork and launched public health pathways via Kauaʻi Community College.
• Community-centered learning: Added courses in trauma-informed care and psychedelic-assisted therapy, alongside the traditional .
• Healthy aging: Launched the Age-Friendly University Initiative and built a campus dementia-friendly garden.
• Overall enrollment growth: Applications to the school have increased over the past several years, with enrollment growing by 46.9%, from 501 students in 2021 – 2022 to 736 students in 2026–2027. This year鈥檚 social work cohort is also among the largest in the past five years.

The school’s graduate programs also earned national recognition. In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, social work ranked No. 51 nationally, while public health ranked No. 89 (tied).

Celebrating 10 years

To mark the milestone, the school hosted its annual dean鈥檚 speaker series featuring social work alumnus Jorge Delva, who serves as dean of the Boston University School of Social Work. The talk was followed by a community celebration at Aloha Beer Co. on October 16 with more than 100 students, faculty, staff and community guests in attendance.

The ranked in nearly 20 academic subjects in the released in September 2026, including four subjects that placed among the top 16 in the country and another six placed in the nation鈥檚 top 27.

Oceanography ranked No. 4 in the U.S. and No. 6 globally, while atmospheric science ranked No. 9 in the U.S. and No. 15 worldwide. Geography tied for No. 14 in the U.S. and No. 51–75 tier in the world, and hospitality and tourism management ranked No. 16 in the U.S. and No. 43 globally.

糖心视频 Mānoa also ranked across a broad range of science, engineering, social science and other academic and research fields. In the U.S., public administration tied for No. 21, civil engineering tied for No. 23, Earth sciences tied for No. 24, agricultural sciences tied for No. 26 and ecology and food science and technology tied for No. 27. Public administration, Earth sciences and ecology placed in the No. 76–100 tier globally, civil engineering and agricultural sciences ranked in the No. 151–200 tier worldwide, and food science and technology placed in the No. 301–400 tier globally.

The rankings were released by the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy and are considered one of the most comprehensive and objective assessments of university performance by discipline.

“Rankings like these reflect the breadth and quality of the work being done by our faculty and students at 糖心视频 Mānoa,” Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “Their important contributions through research, teaching and innovation across a wide range of disciplines, further strengthens our place as Hawaiʻi鈥檚 flagship campus—where access meets excellence.”

Additional 糖心视频 Mānoa subjects recognized in the 2026 rankings include:

• Water resources: Tied No. 44 U.S., No. 201–300 world
• Environmental science and engineering: Tied No. 56 U.S., No. 301–400 world
• Political science: Tied No. 69 U.S., No. 201–300 world
• Sociology: Tied No. 69 U.S., No. 201–300 world
• Biological sciences: Tied No. 75 U.S., No. 301–400 world
• Education: Tied No. 79 U.S., No. 201–300 world
• Management: Tied No. 110 U.S., No. 401–500 world

糖心视频 Mānoa was evaluated alongside approximately 2,000 universities from nearly 100 countries and regions, selected from a global pool of more than 25,000 institutions. The rankings are based on measures such as world-class faculty, world-class research output, high-quality research, research impact and international collaboration.

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Announced on August 15, ShanghaiRanking Consultancy ranked 糖心视频 Mānoa in the No. 95—111 tier in the U.S. and No. 401—500 tier worldwide in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Recent rankings

糖心视频 Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• 2027 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges ranking, September 22, 2026
• 2027 The Princeton Review “The Best 392 Colleges” guide, August 19, 2026
• 2026–27 Global University Visibility Rankings, July 23, 2026
• 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, June 17, 2026
• 2026–27 U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities rankings, June 16, 2026

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The ranked No. 65 among the best universities in the nation and No. 299 in the world, according to the 2027 , an independent global assessment of universities, released on September 30 BST (September 29 HST). The recognition highlights 糖心视频 Mānoa鈥檚 strength in teaching reputation, research quality and other key measures of excellence.

This recognition places 糖心视频鈥檚 flagship campus in the top 2.5% in the U.S. out of and in the top 1.2% in the world out of .

“糖心视频 Mānoa鈥檚 continued recognition as being one of the world鈥檚 leading universities reflects upon the extraordinary work happening across campus by our students, faculty, and staff to address the challenges that matter to Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and beyond,” 糖心视频 Mānoa Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “This latest ranking by Times Higher Education is a true testament to the strength of our research and academic programs, and of our renewed commitment to making 糖心视频 Mānoa a place where access meets excellence.”

Times Higher Education, which produces these rankings annually, is one of the leading international university rankings organizations. To qualify for these rankings, Times Higher Education first determined the top 168 U.S. universities and top 2,297 universities worldwide.

Rankings criteria

Times Higher Education evaluated 18 indicators in its rankings:

• Research quality: 30% (citation impact: 15%, research strength: 5%, research excellence: 5% and research influence: 5%)
• Teaching (the learning environment): 29.5% (teaching reputation: 15%, doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 5.5%, staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%, institutional income: 2.5% and doctorate-to-bachelor鈥檚 ratio: 2%)
• Research environment: 29% (research reputation: 18%, research income: 5.5% and research productivity: 5.5%)
• International outlook: 7.5% (proportion of international students: 2.5%, proportion of international staff: 2.5% and international collaboration: 2.5%)
• Industry: 4% (industry income: 2% and patents: 2%)

Other rankings

糖心视频 Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities, August 21, 2026
• 2027 The Princeton Review “The Best 392 Colleges” guide, August 19, 2026
• 2026–27 Global University Visibility Rankings, July 23, 2026
• 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, June 17, 2026
• 2026–27 U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities rankings, June 16, 2026

The University of Hawaiʻi鈥檚 three 4-year universities earned national recognition in the released September 22, with 糖心视频 West Oʻahu earning two second-place regional rankings and two additional top-10 rankings.

, and were ranked among the country鈥檚 top 4-year institutions by U.S. News and World Report out of based on nearly 20 categories (depending on program ranking), including graduation and retention rates, peer assessments, academic and financial resources and student excellence.

“Recognition from U.S. News and World Report reflects the many ways the University of Hawaiʻi is serving students and the state,” 糖心视频 President Wendy Hensel said. “From academic programs and student support to opportunities that help students move into careers and build better lives for themselves and their families, these results highlight the strength and value of a University of Hawaiʻi education. We are proud of the work happening across our universities, community colleges and learning centers, and remain committed to providing opportunities for students at every level of higher education.”

The in the 糖心视频 Mānoa ranked No. 23 among the best programs in the nation. Shidler College also came in at No. 129 (tied) among the best undergraduate business programs out of 535 ranked undergraduate business programs.

The flagship campus of the 糖心视频 System ranked No. 96 (tied) as a top U.S. public university; No. 128 for best colleges for veterans; No. 186 (tied) overall in the country; and No. 196 (tied) in social mobility, which measures how well schools graduated students who were federal Pell Grant recipients. 糖心视频 Mānoa was ranked among the national universities category—featuring institutions that offer a range of undergraduate majors, plus master’s and doctoral programs, and emphasize faculty research.

The is the No. 94 (tied) best undergraduate nursing program among 671 ranked undergraduate nursing programs.

The ranked No. 140 (tied) for best undergraduate economics programs in the nation, and the ranked No. 189 (tied) out of the top 676 best undergraduate psychology programs in the nation. Both departments are housed in the .

The placed No. 146 (tied) among the best undergraduate engineering programs that offer doctoral degrees in the country.

The in the ranked as the No. 173 (tied) best undergraduate computer science program out of 587 ranked programs.

“糖心视频 Mānoa鈥檚 strong showing reflects the depth and breadth of a flagship institution that combines outstanding undergraduate education with nationally recognized research and professional programs,” said 糖心视频 Mānoa Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos. “Our faculty, staff, and students should all take pride in their hard work and dedication that led to these results, which can also be attributed to the many unique opportunities we are able to provide to students across our campus and in the field. I’m very pleased to see the fruits of our labor reflected in these rankings by U.S. News and World Report.”

糖心视频 Hilo ranked among the top national liberal arts colleges—a category that compares institutions across the country, rather than within a single region—that focus almost exclusively on undergraduate education and that tend to award most of their degrees in the arts and sciences. In that category, 糖心视频 Hilo ranked No. 17 as a top public school, No. 77 (tied) for social mobility and No. 153 overall.

糖心视频 贬颈濒辞鈥檚 is the No. 195 (tied) best undergraduate nursing program in the country among 671 ranked undergraduate nursing programs, the ranked No. 255 (tied) out of the top 676 undergraduate psychology programs in the nation, and the placed No. 301 (tied) out of 535 ranked undergraduate business programs.

“We鈥檙e proud to see 糖心视频 Hilo recognized among the nation鈥檚 leading liberal arts colleges,” 糖心视频 Hilo Chancellor Bonnie D. Irwin said. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff and students and the high-quality education and experiences we provide. It鈥檚 a testament to the strong community we鈥檝e built at 糖心视频 Hilo and our commitment to student success.”

糖心视频 West Oʻahu ranked No. 2 (tied) for top public colleges in the West and best colleges for veterans among regional colleges in the West, No. 8 for social mobility for regional colleges in the West and No. 9 (tied) overall among regional colleges in the West.

“These rankings are a reflection of the outstanding work happening every day at 糖心视频 West Oʻahu,” 糖心视频 West Oʻahu Interim Chancellor Carlos Peñaloza said. “Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education and the support they need to succeed. We鈥檙e proud of our students and grateful to everyone who contributes to their success.”

Ranking categories

糖心视频 Mānoa was ranked in the national universities category, which featured institutions that offer a range of undergraduate majors, plus master’s and doctoral programs, and emphasize faculty research.

糖心视频 Hilo was ranked in the national liberal arts colleges category, which featured institutions that focus almost exclusively on undergraduate education and tend to award most of their degrees in the arts and sciences.

糖心视频 West Oʻahu was ranked in the regional colleges in the West category, which includes schools that focus on undergraduate education and grant fewer than 50% of their degrees in liberal arts disciplines.

The has earned a spot among the world鈥檚 leading research universities, ranking in the No. 95–111 tier in the U.S. and No. 401–500 tier worldwide in the 2026 (ARWU) released August 15 by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.

ARWU evaluates universities based on six research and academic performance indicators. The 2026 ranking considers factors including alumni and faculty who have won Nobel Prizes or Fields Medals, highly cited researchers, research published in Nature and Science, papers indexed in major citation databases, and an institution鈥檚 academic performance. Each indicator is weighted to produce an overall score, with research output and faculty quality among the most heavily weighted measures.

Top 2% worldwide

ShanghaiRanking considers more than 2,500 universities for the ranking and publishes the top 1,000, out of . 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补鈥檚 placement among the top 2% in the world is consistent with the university鈥檚 showing among other higher education rankings entities.

鈥�糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补鈥檚 recognition in the Academic Ranking of World Universities reflects the strength and impact of the research taking place across our campus,鈥� said 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos. 鈥淭his ranking places significant weight on research excellence and world expertise of our faculty. It is gratifying to see their work recognized. Their contributions advance knowledge, address challenges facing Hawaiʻi and the world, and create valuable opportunities for our students.鈥�

Recent rankings

糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 also received these notable rankings:

2027 The Princeton Review 鈥淭he Best 392 Colleges鈥� guide, August 19, 2026

2026鈥�27 Global University Visibility Rankings, July 23, 2026

2027 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, June 17, 2026

2026鈥�27 U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities rankings, June 16, 2026

2026 U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 Best Graduate Schools rankings, April 8, 2026

2026 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject, March 25, 2026

2025 U.S. News and World Report best online programs, January 27, 2026

2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, January 21, 2026

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The is one of the nation鈥檚 best colleges and universities, according to The Princeton Review鈥檚 2027 edition of “” guide, released on August 18.

The rankings are based solely on its surveys of college students about their schools. The schools included in the “The Best 392 Colleges” of 2027 are not ranked from No. 1–No. 392, and feature the top 14% of approximately 2,800 four-year colleges in the U.S.

In addition, The Princeton Review placed 糖心视频 Mānoa as one of the top 79 colleges in the west.

“This recognition is a reflection of what our students experience every day at 糖心视频 Mānoa,” said 糖心视频 Mānoa Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos. “From the classroom to campus life, their feedback shows the value they see in their education, their professors and the opportunities available to them. We鈥檙e proud that their voices are helping tell the story of what makes 糖心视频 Mānoa a special place to learn and grow.”

In October 2025, The Princeton Review also named , which recognizes the most environmentally responsible schools.

More about ‘The Best 392 Colleges’

The Princeton Review surveyed 172,000 students at the schools included in “The Best 392 Colleges.” The 98-question survey asked students about their professors, administrators, financial aid, campus amenities, school services and other aspects of their college experience. Students responded using five answer choices, with scales ranging from “strongly agree” to “strongly disagree” and “excellent” to “poor.”

“The colleges we profile in ‘The Best 392 Colleges’ vary by type, size, locale and campus culture. In our opinion, each one offers an academically outstanding undergraduate education,” said Rob Franek, lead author of the book and editor-in-chief at The Princeton Review. “They are truly a select group: they comprise only about 14% of America’s nearly 2,800 four-year colleges. For 35 years, our goal for this project has been to create multiple ranking lists and resources to help college applicants answer what is likely the toughest but also the most important question in their journey to college: ‘Which college is best for me?’”

‘The Best Colleges in America’

糖心视频 Mānoa and 糖心视频 West Oʻahu were also recognized in , which evaluated more than 700 four-year colleges nationwide. The rankings are designed to help students and families compare colleges based on the value they provide, with an emphasis on affordability and post-graduation outcomes. Money evaluated schools using 25 factors across three categories: quality of education, affordability and outcomes. Measures included graduation rates, net price, student debt, earnings, employment and economic mobility.

Recent rankings

糖心视频 Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• 2026–27 Global University Visibility Rankings, July 23, 2026
• 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, June 17, 2026
• 2026–27 U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities rankings, June 16, 2026
• 2026 U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 Best Graduate Schools rankings, April 8, 2026
• 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject, March 25, 2026
• 2025 U.S. News and World Report best online programs, January 27, 2026
• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, January 21, 2026

The has been recognized among the world鈥檚 top colleges and universities for global visibility in a new international ranking that measures public attention and online reach.

The 2026–27 , released July 22 by American Caldwell, ranked 糖心视频 Mānoa No. 208 worldwide and No. 103 in the United States. Only a little more than 1,200 institutions worldwide were included in the rankings from among the world’s , placing 糖心视频 Mānoa among the top 1% globally.

The rankings complement traditional academic rankings by measuring universities鈥� global visibility over a 12-month period. The study analyzed institutions across all 193 U.N.-recognized countries using indicators such as news mentions, public interest, website visitors, social media reach and YouTube engagement.

According to American Caldwell, the 2026–27 edition is the first visibility-based ranking to include institutions from every country recognized by the U.N. The study tracked tens of thousands of data points across six visibility indicators to evaluate universities鈥� global reach and public engagement.

The recognition adds to a series of recent national and international honors for 糖心视频 Mānoa. Earlier this year, 糖心视频鈥檚 flagship campus was ranked among the world鈥檚 top universities by multiple organizations, including U.S. News and World Report, Quacquarelli Symonds and Times Higher Education.

Recent rankings

• 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, June 17, 2026
• 2026–27 U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities rankings, June 16, 2026
• 2026 U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 Best Graduate Schools rankings, April 8, 2026
• 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject, March 25, 2026
• 2025 U.S. News and World Report best online programs, January 27, 2026
• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, January 21, 2026

The received high marks in the , earning recognition for its international research excellence and academic performance.

糖心视频 Mānoa ranked in the top 2.6% internationally and top 3.3% nationally. 糖心视频 Mānoa placed No. 84 in the nation () and No. 643 globally () in the rankings released on June 17 HST, June 18 BST.

QS measured performance across areas including academic reputation, employer reputation, research impact, international engagement, sustainability, faculty-student ratio and employment outcomes. According to QS, 糖心视频 Mānoa‘s strongest performance areas included its international research network, citations per faculty, international faculty and academic reputation.

“These recognitions reflect the dedication of our faculty, students and staff to advancing knowledge that serves Hawaiʻi, the Pacific and communities around the world,” incoming 糖心视频 Mānoa Chancellor and interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “At 糖心视频 Mānoa, we are committed to providing opportunities for students to learn through discovery, tackle complex challenges and contribute meaningful solutions that make a difference locally and globally.”

Other recent rankings

糖心视频 Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• 2026–27 U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities rankings, June 16, 2026
• 2026 U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 Best Graduate Schools rankings, April 8, 2026
• 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject, March 25, 2026
• 2025 U.S. News and World Report best online programs, January 27, 2026
• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, January 21, 2026

The has been recognized among the world鈥檚 leading universities in the released on June 16, reflecting its strong research performance and academic reputation. In addition, two subjects at 糖心视频鈥檚 flagship campus placed in the world鈥檚 top 50 and another four were ranked in the world鈥檚 top 150.

Overall, 糖心视频 Mānoa placed in the top 2% internationally and top 4.3% nationally. 糖心视频 Mānoa came in at No. 110 in the nation () and No. 482 worldwide ().

Several disciplines were highly ranked in the best global universities subject rankings:

• No. 20—marine and freshwater biology
• No. 42—meteorology and atmospheric sciences
• No. 77 (tie)—space science
• No. 90—geosciences
• No. 140 (tie)—arts and humanities
• No. 144—ecology

The rankings assessed universities largely on research performance, global and regional reputation, publications and citations.

“These recognitions reflect the dedication of our faculty, students and staff to advancing knowledge that serves Hawaiʻi, the Pacific and communities around the world,” incoming 糖心视频 Mānoa Chancellor and interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “At 糖心视频 Mānoa, we are committed to providing opportunities for students to learn through discovery, tackle complex challenges and contribute meaningful solutions that make a difference locally and globally.”

The U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 Best Global Universities rankings are designed to help prospective students compare institutions worldwide while highlighting universities with strong research programs and global impact.

Other recent rankings

糖心视频 Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• 2026 U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 Best Graduate Schools rankings, April 8, 2026
• 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject, March 25, 2026
• 2025 U.S. News and World Report best online programs, January 27, 2026
• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, January 21, 2026

Ten graduate programs at the are in the nation鈥檚 top 50, and an additional 17 programs are in the top 100, according to the 2026 , released on April 7.

糖心视频 Mānoa鈥檚 (JABSOM) also placed in the nation鈥檚 top tier (tier 1) for best medical schools for primary care, and 糖心视频 贬颈濒辞鈥檚 ranked in a in the nation.

The highest ranked 糖心视频 Mānoa programs were in the , ranking No. 18 (tied) for best environmental law programs and law schools with most grads in federal clerkships, No. 24 for best part-time law programs, No. 41 (tied) for best international law programs, No. 47 (tied) for best dispute resolution programs and No. 48 (tied) for best legal writing programs.

The ranked No. 22 (tied) for best international programs, and the (SOEST) placed No. 40 (tied) for best Earth sciences programs. JABSOM ranked No. 42 for most graduates practicing in rural areas and No. 45 for most graduates practicing in primary care.

“糖心视频 Mānoa鈥檚 strong showing in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings underscores our commitment to excellence in teaching, research and student success,” said 糖心视频 Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos. “These results reflect the talent and dedication of our faculty, students and staff, and Hawaiʻi can take pride in knowing their university is preparing the next generation of leaders and changemakers for our community and the world.”

Rankings were based on multiple factors, including research activity (such as publications and citations), student and alumni outcomes (employment and earnings), quality assessments (from peers and recruiters), student selectivity (GPA and test scores), and faculty resources (doctoral degrees awarded and student-to-faculty ratios).

Note: not all programs are ranked every year. See these 糖心视频 News stories on previous years鈥� rankings: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019.

Jump to program rankings:
William S. Richardson School of Law  |  John A. Burns School of Medicine  |  Shidler College of Business  |  School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology  |  School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene  |  College of Education  |  Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health  |  College of Social Sciences  |  College of Engineering  |  College of Natural Sciences  |  College of Arts, Languages & Letters

William S. Richardson School of Law

The William S. Richardson School of Law was ranked in 16 categories by U.S. News and World Report. In addition to its ranking of No. 18 (tied) for best environmental law programs and law schools with most grads in federal clerkships, No. 24 for best part-time law programs, No. 41 (tied) for best international law programs, No. 47 (tied) for best dispute resolution programs and No. 48 (tied) for best legal writing programs, the 糖心视频 law school placed No. 91 (tied) among the top law schools in the nation.

Other law school rankings include:

• Tax law: No. 80 (tied)
• Criminal law: No. 88 (tied)
• Contracts/commercial law: No. 92 (tied)
• Health care law: No. 92 (tied)
• Constitutional law: No. 95 (tied)
• Business/corporate law: No. 101 (tied)
• Clinical training: No. 102 (tied)
• Intellectual property law: No. 127 (tied)
• Trial advocacy: No. 175 (tied)

John A. Burns School of Medicine

JABSOM was one of 16 schools that placed in the nation鈥檚 top tier (tier 1) for best medical schools for primary care. JABSOM also placed in tier 3 for best medical schools for research.
In addition, JABSOM ranked No. 42 for most graduates practicing in rural areas, No. 45 for most graduates practicing in primary care, No. 139 for speech language pathology and No. 171 for most graduates practicing in medically underserved areas. .

Shidler College of Business

The Shidler College of Business placed in nine subject areas. Leading the way were international programs at No. 22 (tied), accounting programs at No. 68 (tied), information systems programs at No. 72 (tied) and marketing programs at No. 91 (tied). In addition, Shidler ranked at No. 104 (tied) for best management programs, No. 113 (tied) for best executive programs, No. 123 (tied) for best finance programs, No. 125 (tied) for best entrepreneurship programs and No. 142 (tied) for best part-time MBA programs.

School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology

SOEST placed No. 40 (tied) among the nation鈥檚 best Earth sciences programs.

School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene

The School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene placed No. 55 (tied) for best nursing school–master鈥檚 and No. 62 (tied) for best nursing school–doctor of nursing practice (DNP). Both were the only programs in Hawaiʻi to be ranked by U.S. News and World Report.

College of Education

The College of Education ranked No. 57 (tied) in the U.S., the 21st straight year the college has been listed as one of the nation鈥檚 top 100 education programs. Nationally accredited since 2000, the College of Education continues to be recognized for its award-winning programs and people.

Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health

The ranked No. 89 (tied) among the nation鈥檚 top public health schools and programs in the U.S. accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. The Department of Public Health Sciences offers a ; a , with specializations in , , and , and a , as well as PhD program in , specializing in community-based and translational research and a PhD in . The Department of Public Health Sciences is also home to an online master of public health program to meet workforce demands.

College of Social Sciences

The College of Social Sciences placed among the nation鈥檚 best in at No. 90 (tied) and at No. 92 (tied).

College of Engineering

The ranked among the nation鈥檚 best in at No. 91 (tied), at No. 92 (tied), and at No. 128 (tied). The College of Engineering overall ranked No. 164 (tied) among the top engineering schools in the U.S. that grant doctoral degrees.

College of Natural Sciences

The placed among the nation鈥檚 best in at No. 97 (tied), and at No. 115 (tied), and at No. 125 (tied).

College of Arts, Languages & Letters

糖心视频 Mānoa placed No. 106 (tied) among the nation’s best for fine arts programs.

Other rankings

糖心视频 Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject, March 25, 2026
• 2025 U.S. News and World Report best online programs, January 27, 2026
• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, January 21, 2026

Fourteen University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa academic subjects were ranked among the world鈥檚 best in the 2026 , released on March 25.

Four subjects placed in the top 22 in the nation and top 100 in the world. Leading the way was geology (No. 19 in the U.S. and No. 51–100 in the world), geophysics (No. 19 in the U.S. and No. 51–100 in the world), Earth and marine sciences (No. 21 in the U.S. and No. 51–100 in the world) and linguistics (No. 22 in the U.S. and No. 61 in the world).

Ten additional subjects placed in the world鈥檚 top 2% (within top 500 in the world out of ):

• English language and literature: No. 28 U.S., No. 101–150 world
• Agriculture and forestry: No. 30 U.S., No. 151–200 world
• Anthropology: No. 31 U.S., No. 101–200 world
• Modern languages: No. 41 U.S., No. 251–300 world
• Environmental sciences: No. 66 U.S., No. 351–400 world
• Communication and media studies: No. 68 U.S., No. 251–275 world
• Physics and astronomy: No. 70 U.S., No. 401–450 world
• Education: No. 78 U.S., No. 351–400 world
• Medicine: No. 99 U.S., No. 451–500 world
• Biological sciences: No. 100 U.S., No. 451–500 world

“These rankings highlight the exceptional work and commitment of our faculty, students and staff,” 糖心视频 Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “They showcase the university鈥檚 global standing and reinforce that 糖心视频 Mānoa offers outstanding educational opportunities and experiences for both our local community and those joining us from around the world.”

糖心视频 Mānoa was ranked in three broad subject areas and 14 narrow subject areas. The QS World University Rankings by Subject are calculated using five criteria: academic reputation (measures the reputation of institutions and their programs by asking academic experts to nominate universities based on their subject area of expertise), employer reputation (measures the reputation of institutions and their programs among employers), research citations per paper (measures the impact and quality of the scientific work done by institutions, on average per publication), H-index (measures both the productivity and impact of the published work of a scientist or scholar) and international research network (measure of an institution鈥檚 success in creating and sustaining research partnerships with institutions in other locations).

The 2026 edition of the rankings by global higher education analyst Quacquarelli Symonds analyzed the performance of more than 18,300 university programs, taken by students at more than 1,700 universities in 100 locations around the world.

Other rankings

糖心视频 Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• 2025 U.S. News and World Report best online programs, January 27, 2026
• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, January 21, 2026
• 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, January 4, 2026

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa鈥檚 was recognized in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings of the nation鈥檚 best online programs, released on January 27. 糖心视频 Mānoa placed No. 62 out of the top 209 . 糖心视频 Mānoa was the only nursing school in Hawaiʻi to be ranked for online education.

U.S. News and World Report assessed programs in student engagement (30%), faculty credentials and training (20%), peer assessment (20%), student services and technologies (20%) and student excellence (10%).

“This ranking underscores the strength of our online nursing program,” said Clementina D. Ceria-Ulep, dean of the 糖心视频 Mānoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene. “It speaks to our focus on delivering rigorous, accessible education that equips nurses to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. It also reflects the dedication of our faculty and students to meeting the evolving needs of health care and higher education.”

More about the online program

The online is a distance-based online master鈥檚 degree for registered nurses who wish to practice in Hawaiʻi, in the continental U.S. or international setting.

The program focuses on population-level health, wellness, social determinants of health, health promotion and disease prevention. Coursework is completed online, and fieldwork is conducted in the student鈥檚 own local community.

The 30-credit program is designed to be completed in one year as a full-time student or in two years as a part-time student. Students complete a six-credit capstone project that includes 270 hours of fieldwork experience. The capstone project is designed to provide students with experience in the indirect care level of service at the aggregate population, organizational or systems level. There is an additional nine-credit thesis option.

The deadline to apply to the online APHN program is May 1. . There is a on February 18.

For information about graduate programs, visit the .

The University of Hawaiʻi Community College system is a national leader in economic mobility and student support according to the 2025 State Opportunity Index (SOI). The newly released findings reveal that 糖心视频鈥檚 two-year institutions are currently leading in affordability, providing students with one of the most accessible paths to a degree in the U.S.

“The 2025 State Opportunity Index affirms that the 糖心视频 Community College system is delivering on our commitment to the people of Hawaiʻi,” said Lui Hokoana, interim vice president for the 糖心视频 Community Colleges. “Our leading national ranking in affordability, coupled with other strong metrics proves we are providing an accessible, high-value path to a degree and a strong career. This is a testament to the dedication of our entire system to preparing local talent to meet the needs of our state’s workforce.”

‘Very strong’

The SOI was produced by the Strada Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to better connecting education to work, and research and consulting firm Trellis Strategies.

The aim of the SOI is to evaluate the positive return on investment for people who complete college degrees, and 2025 is the first year to reflect data from an extensive survey facilitated by the 糖心视频 System of students鈥� perceptions and experiences with career preparation throughout their degree program. In December, representatives from the Strada Education Foundation and Trellis Strategies presented these results to the 糖心视频 Workforce Learning Community.

“[糖心视频鈥檚] efforts on the policy, the state data infrastructure, the way you work as a system; you’re very strong and very present and make great efforts to be a part of the national dialogue and to contribute and to lead,” said David Clayton, senior vice president of research for Strada.

Leading in affordability

糖心视频鈥檚 commitment to keeping education within reach is most evident at its community colleges, which received a “Leading” rating for affordability. The index found that the average two-year student in Hawaiʻi needs to work only 9 hours per week to cover the net price of attendance, while low-income students require just 6 hours per week鈥攂oth metrics at the forefront of national rankings.

Beyond affordability, 糖心视频 is excelling in employer alignment within key high-growth sectors. The report rated Hawaiʻi as “Leading” in aligning its educational supply with workforce demand for software development and engineering, and data analytics. The state also earned “Advanced” ratings for its alignment in information and cybersecurity, and engineering. This excellence is supported by the state鈥檚 “Advanced” rating in clear outcomes, thanks to robust data systems that link postsecondary training directly to employment outcomes.

糖心视频 Director of Workforce Development Christine Beaule said, “The results of the State Opportunity Index show that we have some work to do to increase the availability of paid internships and career coaching for our students, but that our collaborative efforts to align programs with career opportunities in Hawaiʻi are on the right track.”

Five subject areas were placed in the world鈥檚 top 1%, and an additional four earned top 2% honors in the 2026 , released on January 21.

Education led the way, ranked in the No. 101–125 tier, followed by physical sciences at No. 126–150, arts and humanities at No. 151–175, and law and life sciences each at No. 201–250. To qualify in the world鈥檚 top 1%, rankings must be within the top 250 in the world () 糖心视频 Mānoa was ranked in all 11 of the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject lists.

“We are proud that 糖心视频 Mānoa continues to be recognized globally, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence, research and the student experience,” 糖心视频 Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “These rankings underscore the hard work and dedication of our faculty, students and staff, who make 糖心视频 Mānoa a truly exceptional place.”

All 糖心视频 Mānoa rankings:

• Education studies: No. 101–125
• Physical sciences: No. 126–150
• Arts and humanities: No. 151–175
• Law: No. 201–250
• Life sciences: No. 201–250
• Social sciences: No. 251–300
• Medical and health: No. 301–400
• Psychology: No. 301–400
• Business and economics: No. 401–500
• Computer science: No. 501–600
• Engineering: No. 501–600

Times Higher Education considers the following factors for its rankings: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry income and international outlook. Regarded as one of the leading national and international university rankings focused on research and academic excellence, Times Higher Education considered between 425–1,555 of the top institutions for each of its subject rankings, out of more than 25,000 institutions worldwide, to be eligible for its World University Rankings by Subject.

Other rankings

糖心视频 Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, January 4, 2026
• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, October 9, 2025
• Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings, October 2, 2025
• U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings, September 23, 2025

For more information, .

The University of Hawaiʻi鈥檚 standing as a premier global research institution has been further solidified with the release of the , which features nearly 60 of the university鈥檚 top faculty and researchers at 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 and 糖心视频 Hilo. This elite designation honors scholars who rank in the top 0.05% of all researchers worldwide based on lifetime achievement and significant impact within their specialties.

From pioneering work in climate dynamics and volcanology to breakthrough discoveries in cancer research, these honorees represent the pinnacle of academic productivity and quality. ScholarGPS algorithms categorize a wide range of scholarly research into 14 fields, which are subdivided into 177 distinct disciplines. Research is further categorized into a dynamic list of many niche specialties.

“To have our researchers ranked among the top 0.05% in the world is a remarkable achievement that reflects our institution鈥檚 legacy of excellence,” said Chad Walton, 糖心视频 interim vice president for research and innovation. “These scholars are not only leaders in their respective fields—from the depths of our oceans to the far reaches of space—but they are also the engine driving innovation that directly benefits the people of Hawaiʻi and our global community.”

Highly ranked scholars:

• 1. Bin Wang, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 2. David M. Karl, SOEST
• 3. Brian Bowen, SOEST
• 4. Julian McCreary, SOEST
• 5. Edward S. Fisher, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 6. Richard E. Moore, Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 7. Bruce Houghton, SOEST
• 8. Robert E. Paull, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 9. Helen H. Yu, Department of Public Administration, College of Social Sciences, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 10. Takie Sugiyama Lebra, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 11. Weilin Qu, College of Engineering, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 12. Bo Qiu, SOEST
• 13. Ryuzo Yanagimachi, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 14. Henri Casanova, Department of Information and Computer Sciences, College of Natural Sciences
• 15. Yuqing Wang, SOEST
• 16. Raymond B. Cattell, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 17. Michele Carbone, 糖心视频 Cancer Center, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 18. Richard M. Manshardt, CTAHR
• 19. Rick Kazman, Shidler College of Business, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 20. John M. J. Madey, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 21. John A. Shepherd, 糖心视频 Cancer Center
• 22. Manfred B. Steger, Department of Sociology, College of Social Sciences
• 23. Klaus Wyrtki, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 24. Stephen N. Haynes, Department of Psychology, College of Social Sciences
• 25. Daniel D. Suthers, Department of Information and Computer Sciences, College of Natural Sciences
• 26. Margaret J. McFall-Ngai, SOEST
• 27. Barbara Watson Andaya, College of Arts, Languages and Letters (CALL), 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 28. Dru C. Gladney, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 29. Murli H. Manghnani, SOEST
• 30. Elaine Hatfield, Department of Psychology, College of Social Sciences
• 31. Theodore S. Rodgers, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 32. Craig Smith, SOEST
• 33. Edward F. DeLong, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 34. Karl Seff, Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences
• 35. Roger Lukas, SOEST
• 36. Russell H. Messing, CTAHR
• 37. Efraim Turban, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 38. Leonard Y. Andaya, Department of History, CALL
• 39. Masayoshi Yamaguchi, 糖心视频 Cancer Center
• 40. Richard L Rapson, Department of History, CALL
• 41. Thomas A. Wills, 糖心视频 Cancer Center
• 42. Andrew E. Christie, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 43. Dieter Mueller-Dombois, CTAHR
• 44. Wai-Fah Chen, College of Engineering
• 45. Garry A Rechnitz, Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences
• 46. Michael J. Antal, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 47. Curtis C. Daehler, School of Life Sciences, College of Natural Sciences
• 48. Paul J. Scheuer, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 49. George S. Hammond, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 50. Ronald H. Heck, College of Education, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 51. Loic Le Marchand, 糖心视频 Cancer Center
• 52. Victor M. Lubecke, College of Engineering
• 53. Robert S. Desowitz, John A. Burns School of Medicine, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 54. Adrian Dunn, SOEST
• 55. Alan H. Teramura, College of Natural Sciences
• 56. J. Patrick Henry, Institute for Astronomy, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补
• 57. Laurence N. Kolonel, 糖心视频 Cancer Center
• 58. Naoto T. Ueno, 糖心视频 Cancer Center
• 59. Anthony D. Wright, 糖心视频 Hilo

There are some researchers on the list who have retired or passed away.

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The earned high marks in nearly 20 academic subjects in the , with , and leading the way among the highest-ranked programs.

Oceanography ranked No. 5 in the U.S. and No. 7 in the world, atmospheric science placed No. 8 nationally and No. 11 worldwide, and hospitality and tourism management ranked No. 12 in the U.S. and No. 32 in the world.

The rankings were released by the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy and is considered one of the most comprehensive and objective assessments of university performance by discipline.

糖心视频 Mānoa also posted strong global and national placements across science, engineering, social science and other fields. tied for No. 17 in the U.S. and ranked No. 51–75 worldwide, while ecology and each tied for No. 24 nationally and placed No. 76–100 globally.

Additional 糖心视频 Mānoa subjects recognized in the 2025 rankings include communication, education, political science, water resources, biological sciences, civil engineering, food science and technology, environmental science and engineering, agricultural sciences, economics, management and physics.

“These rankings reflect the depth and consistency of excellence at 糖心视频 Mānoa,” Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “Our faculty are advancing research that matters locally and globally, while preparing students to address some of the most pressing challenges facing our world.”

糖心视频 Mānoa was evaluated alongside approximately 2,000 universities from more than 100 countries and regions, selected from a global pool of more than 25,000 institutions. The rankings are based on measures such as world-class faculty, world-class research output, high-quality research, research impact and international collaboration.

Other recent rankings:

• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, October 9, 2025
• Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings, October 2, 2025
• U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings, September 23, 2025

For more information, .

—By Marc Arakaki

The in the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa鈥檚 is gaining international recognition for its growing influence in accounting research, highlighted by a steady rise in the .

Over the past decade, the School of Accountancy has moved steadily upward in the highly regarded rankings, climbing from No. 113 to No. 75 worldwide in the area of archival financial accounting research. This sustained momentum is built on the dedication, collaboration and intellectual vitality of its faculty, whose work appears in top peer-reviewed journals. Their insightful research explores how accounting information influences business decisions, investor behavior and public policy.

“Our steady rise in the BYU rankings reflects years of collective dedication to rigorous, high-impact research,” said Hamid Pourjalali, director of the School of Accountancy. “Our faculty are advancing the field of accounting while contributing to the global dialogue that shapes how research informs practice, policy and education.”

The rankings, compiled by the BYU School of Accountancy, are widely regarded as one of the most credible, data-driven measures of research productivity in the discipline. Unlike perception-based systems, BYU鈥檚 rankings evaluate verified publications in leading peer-reviewed journals and classify research by topic鈥攕uch as financial, managerial, auditing and tax—and by methodology, including archival, analytical and experimental approaches. This framework provides a transparent and objective assessment of faculty productivity and institutional strength across the global accounting community.

糖心视频 Mānoa now stands among respected peers such as Boston College, the London School of Economics, Purdue University, UC Berkeley and UC Irvine—a reflection of the School of Accountancy鈥檚 alignment with Shidler College鈥檚 mission to advance thought leadership on a global scale.

For students, this recognition translates to a richer academic experience, where classroom learning is informed by cutting-edge, globally relevant research. The school鈥檚 faculty expertise spans areas such as financial reporting, corporate governance, international accounting, taxation and sustainability reporting, preparing graduates to navigate complex business environments and emerging issues in accounting and finance. At the institutional level, the school鈥檚 rising profile enhances opportunities for collaboration with leading researchers and universities worldwide.

“We鈥檙e proud of how far we鈥檝e come—and even more excited about where we鈥檙e headed,” said Pourjalali. “Our progress in the BYU rankings reflects our faculty鈥檚 vision and drive to make lasting contributions to accounting scholarship and to prepare future leaders who think critically and globally.”

Five University of Hawaiʻi campuses—糖心视频 Mānoa, Hawaiʻi Community College, Windward Community College, 糖心视频 Maui College and Honolulu Community College—have been featured in on October 21.

The guide profiles 388 colleges that foster a culture of environmental responsibility and demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability.

“We are continuously growing sustainability across 糖心视频鈥檚 planning and operations,” said Miles Topping, 糖心视频 Office of Sustainability director. “These efforts have been ongoing for many years and getting recognized is reinforcement that this is the right thing to do. We will continue to work with departments, students, agencies, and utilities to advance sustainability through engagement, outreach, planning and projects, and continue leading by example.”

The Princeton Review chose the colleges based on a 2024–2025 survey of administrators at 401 colleges about their institutions’ sustainability-related policies, practices and programs. The company also surveyed students attending the colleges about their “green” campus experiences. The school selections were based on more than 25 data points from the surveys.

“It鈥檚 great to see 糖心视频 Mānoa recognized for its sustainability efforts across the spectrum of academics and campus life,” said Makena Coffman, 糖心视频 Mānoa director for the institute of sustainability and resilience. “Sustainability is a focal point for 糖心视频 Mānoa curriculum, and it’s been so rewarding to see the rapid growth in student engagement.”

Of the more than 7,000 students the company polled for its 2025 College Hopes & Worries Survey, 59% said having information about a college’s commitment to the environment would affect their decision to apply to or attend the school.

The profiles in the Guide to Green Colleges detail the schools鈥� uses of renewable energy, their recycling and conservation programs, and the availability of environmental studies in their academic offerings. The guide also provides a “Green Rating” for each school on a scale of 60 to 99.

Campus distinctions:

• 糖心视频 Mānoa received a Green Rating of 82.
• Hawaiʻi CC received a Green Rating of 84.
• Windward CC received a Green Rating of 81.
• 糖心视频 Maui College received a Green Rating of 84.
• Honolulu CC received a Green Rating of 85.

The Princeton Review has published its Guide to Green Colleges annually since 2010.

The ranks in the top 2% out of all colleges and universities worldwide, according to the 2026 released on October 9. The recognition highlights 糖心视频 Mānoa鈥檚 strength in academic quality, research productivity and other key measures of excellence.

This recognition positions 糖心视频鈥檚 flagship campus as the No. 63 ranked university in the country. Globally, the university stands in the No. 251–300 tier, an exceptional achievement considering there are (top 500 qualifies as the world鈥檚 top 2%).

“Earning a place among the world鈥檚 top universities reflects the depth of talent and collaboration across our campus,” 糖心视频 Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “Our faculty, students and staff are advancing discoveries that matter locally and globally, and these rankings affirm the impact of that work. What truly sets 糖心视频 Mānoa apart is our ability to merge world-class research with the perspectives and values of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.”

Times Higher Education, which produces these rankings annually, is one of the leading international university rankings organizations. To qualify for these rankings, Times Higher Education first determined the top 171 U.S. universities and top 2,191 universities worldwide.

Rankings criteria

Times Higher Education evaluated 17 indicators in its rankings:

• Teaching (the learning environment): 29.5% (teaching reputation: 15%, staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%, doctorate-to-bachelor鈥檚 ratio: 2%, doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 5.5% and institutional income: 2.5%)
• Research environment: 29% (research reputation: 18%, research income: 5.5% and research productivity: 5.5%)
• Research quality: 30% (citation impact: 15%, research strength: 5%, research excellence: 5% and research influence: 5%)
• International outlook: 7.5% (proportion of international students: 2.5%, proportion of international staff: 2.5% and international collaboration: 2.5%)
• Industry: 4% (industry income: 2% and patents: 2%)

Other rankings

糖心视频 Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S., October 2, 2025
• U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings, September 23, 2025
• The Princeton Review鈥檚 2026 edition of “The Best 391 Colleges” guide, August 13, 2025
• 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation, July 24, 2025
• 2026 QS World University Rankings, June 19, 2025

For more information on rankings, see the .

The University of Hawaiʻi at 惭腻苍辞补 climbed 62 spots to No. 240 overall in the , released September 29. This year鈥檚 list included 584 universities nationwide, and 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 placed No. 97 among public universities.

糖心视频 News story: Related Wall Street Journal: 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 is one of nation’s best colleges

As the flagship campus of the 10-campus 糖心视频 system, the university received strong marks for diversity (84) and above-average scores in learning environment and student outcomes. 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补鈥檚 affordability was also highlighted, with an average net price of $13,181, a $31,504 value added to graduate salaries, and an estimated 1 year and 8 months for students to pay off the net price of their degree.

“This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff to supporting student success while advancing discovery and opportunity across Hawaiʻi,” said 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos. “Moving up in a national ranking like this is encouraging, but even more important to us are the student outcomes behind the numbers: stronger graduation rates, meaningful career preparation and the affordability that helps our graduates start their careers with less debt.”

The 2026 rankings incorporated survey responses from about 120,000 students and recent alumni.

Leading in research, innovation

While the WSJ rankings focus on student outcomes, learning environment and diversity, it does not account for research activity, an area in which 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 continues to excel.

The university brought in a record $570.4 million in extramural funding in fiscal year 2025 and was ranked No. 92 out of 660 research institutions in the U.S., according to released in January 2025.

The (UROP) further supports 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补鈥檚 mission by connecting students across disciplines with mentored research and creative projects.

National and global recognition

The WSJ ranking adds to a string of national and international accolades for 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 this year, including high marks in U.S. News and World Report, QS World University Rankings, The Princeton Review and recognition for innovation and global impact.