What Will You Study?
At Chaminade University, we tailor our academic programs to your life. You set the course for your journey, and we’ll be with you every step of the way. At Chaminade University, we believe that education drives positive change, broadens perspectives and deepens our understanding of one another. We prepare our students to serve as the future leaders of Hawai’i – inspiring and challenging them to use their minds and hearts to build stronger and more just communities.
#1 Four-Year Graduation Rate in Hawai‘i
Being ranked #1 for Four-Year Graduation Rate in Hawai‘i means our students don’t just start strong—they finish strong. With personalized advising, supportive faculty, and a close-knit community that has your back, students stay on track and graduate on time. That means less stress, lower costs, and the confidence to step into a career or graduate school sooner. It’s more than a ranking—it’s proof that when you’re here, your success is our priority from day one to graduation and beyond.
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Chaminade News & Achievements
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Our Capacity For Hope
Dr. Carolyn Woo bowed her head in prayer before addressing the audience gathered in the Mystical Rose Oratory. Then she began simply: “I’m here to talk about hope.” As the […]
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Gratitude Celebrated at Scholarship Luncheon
“We’re grateful for you.” “We’re inspired by your generosity.” “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” “We celebrate you.” “Mahalo nui loa and thank you so very much.” Those […]
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Catholic School Fifth Graders Go to College
Fifth grader Ireland Baum waited on the lanai of the Sullivan Library, anticipating a day of college life with her classmates and peers from Catholic schools across the state. “I think coming here to Chaminade is a great experience so I can learn more about college life,” Baum said. “I think college is going to […]
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Chaminade celebrates Founders’ Week 2026
Students, staff, faculty, and the campus ministry have been gathering this week to celebrate Founders’ Week, Chaminade University’s annual time to reflect on the origin of the Marianist mission and to express gratitude for those who came before. The week-long celebration honors the legacy of Chaminade’s three foundational figures and founders of the Marianist Catholic […]
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Ending the AI ‘Arms Race’: An Interview with Provost Lance Askildson
Chaminade University takes great pride in maintaining Marianist educational traditions in the face of modern change, and arguably no modern invention has challenged this mission more than artificial intelligence or AI. Just a few years ago, OpenAI launched the first version of ChatGPT. The impact has been tremendous. College students are now using AI tools […]
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Chaminade University forensic sciences lab secures last remains of Saint Marianne of Moloka‘i
More than a century after her death, the story of a saint who served those with leprosy and died on Moloka’i is being told anew—through science. Chaminade University’s Forensic Sciences Unit is helping evaluate her remains, uniting Marianist mission and modern forensic expertise to bring history to life in service to the community. January 23 […]
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Hawai‘i Public Radio star shares career tips with aspiring entrepreneurs
In an era fraught with troubling headlines and controversial news, Chaminade University was proud and honored to host a local journalist to share her perspectives with students and staff, as well as her advice on how to make the most of the opportunities we have. This week, Chaminade University Silverswords were treated to fun stories […]
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$1.25 million grant for early intervention education
Chaminade University has been awarded a five-year, $1.25 million federal grant aimed at bolstering Hawai‘i’s early intervention workforce so that infants and toddlers with developmental concerns have greater access to high-quality and timely services. Elizabeth Park, Ph.D., who is a professor and director of Chaminade’s Early Childhood and Montessori Programs, said the islands face a […]
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