As we kick off the Fall 2025-2026 academic year, there is renewed pride in the trailblazing accomplishments of the College of Social Sciences, especially in fast-tracking university-level education.
In this newsletter, learn about our newest transformational summer program, Mānoa Academy Kagoshima. This innovative three-week experience for recent high school graduates, all of whom are now full-time UH Mānoa freshmen, included a 11-day study abroad component in Japan. Said one participant in an evaluation, “Great trip. Great perspectives. Great introduction to Japan. Would do it again, 10 out of 10.”
Also in this issue, meet 30 Hawaiʻi high school students who explored intelligence careers in the CSS Academy for Hawaiʻi Intelligence (AHI) Studies Summer Program. This statewide workplace development initiative is aimed at preparing future leaders in the field of national intelligence. Significantly, this year’s AHI cohort began examining world events at the same time conflict erupted between Israel and Iran. It was a study in real-world conflict in real-time.
The College is proud to ignite the spark of international learning opportunities via our Mānoa Academy network, as high schoolers get a head start on their university education. We are especially thankful to our community partners and sponsors, who generously infuse our robust pipeline of local talent even before they officially start their college classes.
Let the learning begin!
