Global rankings recognize UH Mānoa programs among world’s best
UH Mānoa was ranked in all 11 of the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject lists.
UH Mānoa ranks top 12 in U.S. for oceanography, atmospheric science, tourism
The rankings are based on measures such as world-class faculty, world-class research output, high-quality research, research impact and international collaboration.
Student expands research on microplastics in Hawaiian waters
Hope Kanoa is expanding her research to understand microplastic concentrations in coastal environments.
Protecting Hawaiʻi’s beaches: $550K NSF grant to better predict water quality risks
This project will investigate how coastal hydrologic forces influence the accumulation, movement and discharge of fecal contaminants in beach aquifers.
From homeschool to high-level research: Windward CC student analyzes sinking Earth
Peter Scott earned a spot in an elite national science program to study Hawaiʻi’s shifting land.
Rapa Nui’s iconic moai statues threatened by sea level rise
Rising sea levels threaten Rapa Nui's iconic moai, with waves projected to reach the Ahu Tongariki ceremonial platform by 2080 according to UH research.
UH Earth scientists author children’s book, support Oʻahu keiki to mālama ʻāina
UH researchers and local students teamed up to write a poetic children’s story that connects kids to nature, science and mālama ʻāina.
Rain events could cause major failure of Waikīkī storm drainage by 2050
UH researchers found that sea level rise and heavy rain could overwhelm Waikīkī’s drainage system and send contaminated water into the streets by 2050.
UH Mānoa geoscientist advises on challenges, opportunities in exploring deep Earth
UH scientist shares insights on new tech to explore Earth’s interior beneath the ocean.
Board of Regents honors faculty for excellence in research
The Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Research recognizes of scholarly contributions that expand the boundaries of knowledge and enrich the lives of students and the community.
