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A Hawaiian university is about to power its entire campus with sunshine alone, proving that even large institutions can ditch fossil fuels completely. When finished, the solar project will generate enough clean energy to power the university, a cultural center, and a temple.
Two University of Hawaii teams just landed major federal funding to use artificial intelligence for breakthrough discoveries in energy security and particle physics. They're among 168 universities nationwide racing to solve some of science's biggest mysteries.
This weekend, 2,000 volunteers are making the Special Olympics Hawaii Summer Games possible, proving that inclusion takes an entire community. Athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete on Division I facilities at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
The University of Hawaii men's volleyball team brought their NCAA championship trophy to six campuses across Oahu, sharing their third national title with fans who supported them all season. From students to retired players from the 1970s, everyone got a chance to celebrate what the team calls "Our team, Hawaii's team."
The University of Hawaii's Richardson School of Law is graduating its 50th class this month, marking five decades since its first 53 students learned in wooden buildings without proper textbooks. That pioneering class, which included a future governor, transformed legal education in Hawaii and proved locals no longer needed to leave the islands to become lawyers.
Masen Lapinad-Sorgent chose community college over out-of-state universities to avoid debt, and his strategic decision just paid off with one of Hawaii's most competitive scholarships. The future doctor's research on Indigenous Hawaiian medicine earned national awards along the way.
For 50 years, scientists wrongly blamed Native Hawaiians for hunting waterbirds to extinction. New research from the University of Hawaii proves this never happened and reveals the real story behind the disappearances.
The University of Hawaii men's volleyball team rallied from behind to capture their third NCAA national championship, sending waves of celebration across the islands. After dropping the first set, the Rainbow Warriors won three straight to claim the title.
The University of Ibadan and University of Lagos just secured spots among the world's top 1,000 universities, doubling Nigeria's presence after a three-year decline. Twenty-four Nigerian institutions now appear in global rankings, showing the country's growing strength in higher education.
Scientists thought it was impossible to see ultraviolet light from galaxies in the early universe, but Hubble just spotted one blazing through the cosmic fog. This discovery shows how young stars cleared the universe's view 12 billion years ago.
Twenty South African universities are redefining student success to include not just graduation, but real employment and economic mobility. The Siyaphumelela Network now supports 80% of the country's public university students with this broader vision.
The University of Ibadan has claimed the top spot among Nigerian universities in both law and medicine in the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. This milestone puts Nigerian education on the global map alongside 425 elite law schools and 1,230 medical institutions worldwide.
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Rachel Chai, a divorced mother of two, just received a national scholarship to pursue her social work dreams while continuing her decade-long career caring for Hawaii's elderly residents. She's the only Hawaii recipient this year from a program that awarded $73,000 to caregivers nationwide.
Japan's prestigious Kyoto University will receive major government funding to become a global research powerhouse, joining an elite group transforming how the country competes in scientific innovation. The investment could reshape academic research across Asia.
Four Ghanaian universities just held their first-ever inter-university karate camp, using martial arts to develop leadership and discipline among students. The two-day event brought together dozens of students and could pave the way for karate becoming an official university sport.
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South Africa's Wits University just claimed the top spot in Africa and broke into the world's top 1% of universities, ranking 200th globally out of over 21,000 institutions. The achievement showcases how African universities are competing with the world's best while driving progress across the continent.
A prominent Nigerian leader just invested ₦30 million in Paul University to expand opportunities for students. His message to those students? Education is still the surest path to a better future.
When Enitan Abdultawab couldn't afford his first university payment in 2019, a lawmaker he'd never met handed him the exact amount in under five minutes. Seven years later, he graduated with honors from the University of Lagos.
Caleb University celebrated its 15th convocation with nearly 2,000 graduates ready to transform their communities. The ceremony included 22 new doctoral candidates and honored a beloved faith leader with special recognition.
Lead City University in Ibadan is celebrating 14 years of teaching students to start businesses instead of just looking for jobs. The POISE program has helped hundreds of graduates become entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
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