The University of Hawaii is what is called a Category I Carnegie Research University, a designation awarded only to the premier research institutions in the United States. As such, American Studies students at UH have a wealth of library, museum, and other archival resources available to them. But even the richest physical assets can mean little without guidance from accomplished and committed faculty, and without a network of support from other students and concerned staff. The vibrant American Studies staff, student, and faculty community is the Department's greatest strength--and is the foundation on which we are building its future.