Pursue your Passion for the Future
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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Faculty Recognized as New Academic Year Begins
“Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire.“ – William Butler Yeats People are what make Chaminade University an incredible community, committed to our […]
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Chaminade University Welcomes Amir H. Toosi as Newest Dean
When Amir H. Toosi was 18 years old, he was tasked with writing down the place that he would choose to live. He wrote: Hawaiʻi. The first time he visited […]
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From Submarines to Psychology: Chaminade Student Named 2026 Tillman Scholar
Before beginning her doctoral studies at Chaminade University, Lauren Jacobs spent nine years as a U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer, serving in one of the first cohorts of women assigned to submarines. A 2013 graduate of the Naval Academy, Jacobs is dedicated to military service, which sparked a passion for supporting those facing mental health […]
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Welcoming New Members to Boards of Regents and Governors
Chaminade University has appointed five respected business and community leaders to its Board of Regents and Board of Governors, adding a breadth of experience in business, finance, education, ministry and nonprofit leadership to the University’s governing boards. The appointments come as Chaminade continues to expand its academic offerings, strengthen enrollment and deepen its commitment to […]
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For the Future: Chaminade Students Join Province Assembly
Chaminade University students and recent alumni joined more than 170 members of the Marianist Family this past week in Dayton, Ohio, helping shape conversations about the future of the Marianist mission during the 2026 Province Assembly. Focusing on “Embracing Our Roots, Forging Our Future,” the Assembly brought together members of the Society of Mary, Marianist […]
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Transforming Data Into Visual Stories
For Zoey Kaneakua ’22, data and creativity are not opposites, they work hand in hand, and her talent contributed to developing the first Hawaii Crime Dashboard. The Hawaii Crime Dashboard allows users to explore crime trends through interactive visualizations and customized searches, and replaces traditional Crime in Hawaii print publications. Kaneakua works as a research […]
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The Gift that Gives Twice
“It is a gift and privilege to be able to pay it forward.” – Hoʻea Foundation Eric and Lori Fujimoto want to level the playing field. With their heartfelt mission, dedication to servant leadership, and philanthropic support of Chaminade University, they are reducing barriers that prevent deserving students from accessing opportunity. “There are students that […]
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Celebrating the Parish Health Program
Growing up, Nathaniel Leomite ’26 used American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with his grandparents, who were both deaf. It was a skill that he always appreciated having, but that he never really thought would apply to his chosen career in community and public health. That is, until he volunteered with Chaminade’s Parish Health program […]
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