University of Hawaii at Manoa

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UH Mānoa), established in 1907, is the flagship campus of the University of Hawaiʻi System and the oldest of its ten campuses. Located in the scenic Mānoa Valley of Honolulu, it offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through 17 colleges and schools. UH Mānoa is classified as an R1 research university, indicating very high research activity, and is one of the few institutions in the United States designated as a land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant, and sun-grant university. Its academic strengths include oceanography, astronomy, tropical agriculture, and Pacific Islands studies, among others.

The university provides over 200 degree programs, with notable offerings in fields such as international business, environmental law, and Asian and Pacific area studies. The Shidler College of Business is particularly distinguished, being the state's only public business school offering graduate, executive, and PhD-level programs. UH Mānoa's research initiatives are supported by institutions like the John A. Burns School of Medicine and the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, contributing to its reputation as a leader in environmental and health sciences.

Student life at UH Mānoa is vibrant and diverse, reflecting its multicultural student body. The campus offers a variety of housing options, dining services, and recreational facilities to support student well-being. Athletics play a significant role, with the university's teams, known as the Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine, competing in NCAA Division I sports. The Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex serves as the home venue for football, beach volleyball, women's soccer, and track and field teams. Additionally, UH Mānoa is dedicated to sustainability and community engagement, providing students with opportunities to participate in initiatives that address local and global challenges.