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Outstanding on so many levels
Outstanding on so many levels

A CSS Journalism student knew exactly what career path to follow after graduating as a Wai'anae High valedictorian.

Igniting the spark
Igniting the spark

The Mānoa Political Internship Program has been inspiring UH students to become lawyers, leaders and administrators for five decades.

Finding Shangri La
Finding Shangri La

A Communicology alumnus is now the executive director of Doris Duke's iconomic Diamond Head museum.

HONORING A LIVING TREASURE
HONORING A LIVING TREASURE

Ethnic Studies Professor Emerita Davianna McGregor is recognized by the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaiʻi.

UNEARTHING PASSION
UNEARTHING PASSION

Anthropology Professor Jim Bayman’s lab inspires visiting sixth-graders: “I would 100% want to become an archaeologist now."

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The College of Social Sciences

Where Inspiration Leads to Change

Creating the next generation of global game changers solving the most pressing issues facing the world today.

Helping the environment
Students address food insecurity and help the environment while earning college credit through the MINA program.

Something to think about
Psychology’s Brain and Behavior Lab performs cutting-edge research, including the study of COVID-19 brain fog.

CSS By The Numbers

36k+

Alumni

50

States Alumni Reside In

75+

Countries Alumni Reside In

Top 1%

Universities worldwide
in the area of social sciences

95.5%

Faculty with PhD

3.0

Average Time (years) to Diploma

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