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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Chaminade Hosted L.E.A.D. With Mary Immersion Experience
With mud between their fingers and toes, students stood at the loʻi patch taking in the fresh air, lush scenery, water, history of the loʻi and the warmth of aloha. They were part of the L.E.A.D with Mary cultural immersion experience which brought students from across the country and Hawaiʻi together in the spirit of […]
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Victoria Hanes: From Mililani to Healthcare Leadership
When Victoria Hanes ’02 arrived at Chaminade University from Mililani as an only child with aspirations of becoming a therapist, she never imagined her path would lead to the executive suite of one of Hawaiʻi Island’s largest healthcare organizations. Today, Hanes is preparing to take on a new role as Chief Executive Officer of the […]
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US ED Under Secretary Nicholas Kent Visits Chaminade
The US Department of Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent visited Chaminade University this past Tuesday, impressed by the innovations and programs that the University offers as well as the high caliber of instruction. As a first-generation college student and a respected education policy expert with more than two decades of experience, Kent serves as the […]
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