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More Hawaiʻi residents hold a college degree

October 28, 2019

Hawaiʻi continues to make progress toward its goal of having 55 percent of working age adults (ages 25-64) with a two-or four-year college degree by the year 2025 to meet the state's workforce needs of the future.

New Report details Hawaiʻi STEM career pathways success

February 8, 2019

A new Hawaiʻi P–20 report explores education pathways that prepare students for careers in STEM.

Hawaiʻi FAFSA dashboard launched, tracks college financial aid applications completion

January 22, 2019

The dashboard is a key component to HIDOE and the University of Hawaiʻi’s Cash for College Challenge aimed at increasing FAFSA application completion.

25 high schools use MyFutureHawaiʻi to apply to UH campuses

December 4, 2018

This fall more than 1,800 seniors from 25 high schools applied to a UH campus through Hawaiʻi P–20’s MyFutureHawaiʻi (MFH) college and career planning portal.

UH awarded $39M to help low-income students succeed in college

October 21, 2018

The federal GEAR UP program provides seven-year, matching grants to states and partnerships for services that improve access to and success in higher education at high-poverty middle and high schools statewide.

Hawaiʻi students encouraged to participate in Cash for College Challenge

October 2, 2018

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is partnering with Hawaiʻi P–20 and the University of Hawaiʻi to promote a campaign to help make college more affordable for students.

National award for Castle Foundation’s educational access initiatives

July 17, 2018

Nominated by Hawaiʻi P–20, the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships awarded the Castle Foundation for its outstanding commitment to prepare Hawaiʻi’s low-income students for college and career success.

Two UH leaders selected as Omidyar Fellows

June 18, 2018

Katrina-Ann Oliveira and Tammi Oyadomari-Chun were picked for their professional accomplishments and ability to make transformative change.

Waipahu Intermediate students make the pledge for college

April 27, 2018

Hawaiʻi P–20’s 55 by ’25 pledge day initiative hopes to build college aspirations starting as early as middle school by mobilizing students to create a college-going culture on their campuses.

President’s April 2018 highlights and updates

April 19, 2018

Highlights include debt free college proposal, Hawaiʻi Promise bill, UH nominees for Governor's awards and more.