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Our students are future teachers and school counselors. Future therapists and criminologists. They’re pursuing a diversity of studies, but they all share a drive to make the world a better place. We provide an outlet for that goal, with rigorous offerings that not only include a robust academic core but see service-learning and hands-on experiences as central to ensuring students are prepared to meet big challenges in their communities head-on.

“Chaminade changed me in ways I never knew. It made me feel like I belonged here. It made me smile more, it made me open up to others. I’m a different person in a good, positive way.”
Charylnn Adversalo ’20
B.S. Psychology
 “I appreciated how flexible Chaminade was for graduate students. I was a full-time teacher while being a full-time student. I definitely believe that I brought a servant’s heart and the aloha spirit back with me to DC from Hawaii. Having roots in Hawaii was a benefit for my education career.”
Ryan Tauriainen ’10
Master of Education
“What drew me to school counseling was being able to be an advocate for students, being that voice for some students who might not have one. I am a very strong proponent of putting minorities in places of power so that they can affect change. I think [getting an education] opens doors.”
Raemie Pagaduan ’06
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
“Growing up I had a passion for wanting to serve my community. Being a criminal justice major gave me insights on minorities and injustices in the system. It opened up this whole new world of opportunities for me and a new passion—hopefully one day, starting a nonprofit for people who were incarcerated and are now out and don’t really know the next steps to getting a job or how to turn their life around.
Claire Riggan ’19
B.S. Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Honolulu District History Day Fair participants pose for a group photo.
History in the Making

Students from middle to high schools show off their historical projects Participants work on an origami project with the guidance…

Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education (left) with Brittnie Caraulia, 2023 Hawai‘i School Counselor of the Year.
Counselor of the Year

Chaminade alumna recognized for her work and contributions In a teary emotional speech she gave after returning from Washington, D.C….

Guanlin Gao presents at the National Association of Economic Education Spring Conference at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Economic Education

Including indigenous cultures and values into education is not about making the Indigenous populations stronger. They are already strong. It’s…

Psychology department faculty members, from left, include Kathryn Chun, Scott Scanlan and Lianne Philhower
HPA Board Appointments

Psychology faculty members gain HPA board seats The Hawai‘i Psychological Association (HPA) members have elected several Chaminade University faculty to…