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University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu

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University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu

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Our Campus
Founded in 1976, UH West Oʻahu is accredited by WSCUC and offers a distinct and accessible student-centered education.

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Ka Puna O Kaloʻi

UH West Oʻahu news site

West Oʻahu Happenings

High school freshmen attend career expo at UH West Oʻahu

Nearly 2,000 high school freshmen explored career opportunities among about 50 businesses as part of the Kapolei Chamber of Commerce’s 5th annual West O‘ahu Student Career Expo. The event...

West Oʻahu Happenings

Chancellor Benham honored as Distinguished Bowen Lecturer

The Claremont Graduate University (CGU) School of Educational Studies honored University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu Chancellor Maenette Benham as its 2024-2025 Distinguished Bowen Lecturer....

West Oʻahu Happenings

He Lei Mahalo luncheon honors donors and scholarship recipients

After a seven-year break from college, Kanisa Rubio Ching decided to rediscover her educational goals at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu. She’s highly motivated to do well...

Class Act

$1.2M awarded to UH West Oʻahu and Mānoa to develop highly qualified secondary math teachers

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu and UH Mānoa College of Education will receive nearly $1.2 million in funding from the National Science...

Explore Us Virtually

Discover what makes UH West O‘ahu #SoMuchMore by learning all about our campus culture, student support programs, and academic services that will help you not only to grow but to succeed.

Explore UH West Oʻahu

E Komo Kelealo Mai

E ʻike i ko UH West Oʻahu ʻano ʻo ka #SoMuchMore ma ke aʻo ʻana i kā mākou ola kahua kula, polokalamu kākoʻo haumāna, a ʻoihana hoʻonaʻauao e ulu ai ʻoe a lanakila hoʻi.

E ʻImi Iā UH West Oʻahu

Explore Us Virtually

Discover what makes UH West O‘ahu #SoMuchMore by learning all about our campus culture, student support programs, and academic services that will help you not only to grow but to succeed.

Explore UH West Oʻahu

E Komo Kelealo Mai

E ʻike i ko UH West Oʻahu ʻano ʻo ka #SoMuchMore ma ke aʻo ʻana i kā mākou ola kahua kula, polokalamu kākoʻo haumāna, a ʻoihana hoʻonaʻauao e ulu ai ʻoe a lanakila hoʻi.

E ʻImi Iā UH West Oʻahu

Experience West O‘ahu

E ʻike iā Oʻahu Komohana

#UHWestOahu is conducting a survey about health and well-being called the Healthy Minds Study. Faculty, staff, and students: Check your email for an invitation to take the survey and complete it TODAY! You can win prizes, like #UHWO Bookstore gift certificates! #YourVoiceMatters

Participants created beautiful prints using only plant materials as part of the Māla Mentality series. #uhwo #uhwestoahu #mala

The Plant Stamps and Floral Bouquets event was part of the Māla Mentality series where students were invited to harvest flowers from the @uhwogarden and create their own bouquets. They also were able to stamp and decorate cardstock using various plant material. See more photos at Flickr.com/UHWestOahu #uhwo #stamp #mala #uhwestoahu #alohafriday🌺

#UHWestOahu students are welcome to attend the #UHWO Student Organic Garden’s ‘Āina-to-‘Ōpū Workshop: Ku‘i Kalo, noon-2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the garden/Hale Kūahuokalā. It follows a community workday 8-11 a.m., so sign up for both! RSVP required: tasiay@hawaii.edu

There were a bunch of interesting “characters” this Halloween on campus. Check out some photos of them and our Trick or Reg event on Flickr. #uhwestoahu #uhwo #happyhalloween🎃