Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB)
HIMB is a global center where marine science connects cutting-edge research, transformative education, and community engagement—each grounded in a sense of place and purpose.
New UH Mānoa Chancellor
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos—an accomplished faculty member, researcher and longtime UH leader—steps into the role with a collaborative, accountable and excellence-driven vision to boost student success, expand research and innovation, and elevate UH Mānoa as a global public flagship rooted in its responsibility as a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning.
Denise Eby Konan named interim UH Mānoa provost
Denise Eby Konan, longtime University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa leader and dean of the College of Social Sciences, has been appointed interim provost effective August 7. She brings 19 years of executive leadership and 33 years of service to UH Mānoa as the campus’ chief academic officer.
Global Engagement Spotlight: Featured Events
Designed for the whole campus community, Office of Global Engagement events highlight international collaboration, showcase diverse cultures, and guide participants toward meaningful global learning and engagement opportunities.
NSE Orientation
The Fall 2026 National Student Exchange (NSE) cohort kicked off their UH Mānoa journey at orientation! Students met for the first time, making instant connections and sharing their excitement. They learned important information about campus and the exchange, setting them up to have a successful semester. After connecting over free pizza and exploring campus together on a guided tour, the newest cohort was ready to start their exchange adventure and build lifelong memories.
NSE Beach Day
The vibes kept rolling into day two as our NSE friends enjoyed beach day together! Friends bonded over engaging icebreaker activities, shared delicious local food, and spent the rest of the day splashing in the ocean and soaking up the sun together. It was the perfect start to a semester filled with new friendships and adventures!
Welina Mānoa: Kick-Off
More than 2,000 haumāna (students), faculty and staff gathered at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on September 10 for Welina Mānoa: Kick-Off!, an annual event welcoming the campus community to a new academic year, where the National Student Exchange and Mānoa International Exchange offices were among the programs showcased.
Events
10/03
Come explore the island with us: Island Tour
International Student Association (ISA) is hosting an Island Tour, and they would love for you to join them for a day of adventure and fun memories. Members only.
10/15
Deep Dives 2026-27: Explore the Office of Global Engagement
The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) will share how it supports international students and drives the university’s global initiatives.
11/16
Mānoa International Education
Save the Date! More info coming soon
Announcements
APRU Open Dialogues 7th Cohort
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa undergraduates are invited to express interest in the APRU Open Dialogues 7th Cohort, hosted by APRU. Submit the online interest form by Monday, October 5, 2026 for full consideration.
International Undergraduate Admissions Webinar
Join the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa for an International Undergraduate Admissions Webinar.