Spring registration is now open at Hawai‘i Community College for the first drone certification program in the state’s community college system. Hawai‘i CC is breaking new ground with the program, backed by a $650,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. The drone certificate curriculum emphasizes practical applications of drone technology across various industries, including agriculture, civil defense and environmental conservation.

In a move to enhance renewable energy education, Inter-Island Solar Supply — Hawaiʻi’s oldest and largest wholesaler of renewable energy equipment — donated thousands of dollars in inverters last week to Hawaiʻi Community College’s Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology program (EIMT). This donation will help familiarize students with real-world equipment commonly installed in the clean energy industry around the state.

Hawai'i Community College's Kō Education Center in Honoka‘a announces the launch of its new six-week, non-credit butchery course starting in Spring 2025. The course is made possible through a four-year, $950,000 grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The training is part of the UH Meat & Poultry Workforce Consortium, in collaboration with UH-Hilo and the College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources at UH-Mānoa.

HILO, HI (September 27, 2024) – Mary Christine Nguyen, a student at Hawai‘i Community College, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship, a recognition that highlights her academic excellence and leadership potential. Selected from nearly 1,500 applicants, Nguyen will receive a $1,000 scholarship in support of her educational pursuits.

Kristina Leialoha Kaleimamahu, a Hawaiʻi Community College student, has faced challenges to earning a degree in higher education. However, her determination has helped to propel her in her journey, recently earning a place as a 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar. Kaleimamahu will receive a $1,000 scholarship as part of her prize.

Hawai‘i Community College proudly releases the names of the following students who have achieved Dean's List honors for the Spring 2024 semester. The Dean's List requires students to have completed 12 or more credits for a letter grade achieving a grade point average of at least 3.5 (B+) for the semester. The attached 197 students have attained this distinction. Please join us in congratulating them!

Hawai‘i Community College proudly releases the names of the following students who have achieved Dean’s List honors for the Fall 2023 semester. The Dean’s List requires students to have completed 12 or more credits for a letter grade achieving a grade point average of at least 3.5 (B+) for the semester. The 253 students listed below have attained this distinction. Please join us in congratulating them!

The inaugural West Hawaii Career Exposure Fair on December 11, 2023, at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort Ballroom was a key event for Hawai'i Community College. Aimed at connecting students with businesses, the fair provided insights into various career paths and the necessary qualifications. The college showcased its academic programs relevant to the opportunities from 60 businesses present.

The new program, guided by Associate Professor Chef Paul Heerlein, offers an exceptional opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs in the food manufacturing business. The program is divided into two parts, providing a comprehensive journey from ideation to market.

Part I: Food Business Start Up (February 1 - March 14, 2024)

Hawai’i Community College is pleased to announce a new alliance with Arizona State University to provide students a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU® program. MyPath2ASU allows students to take the steps needed, at the start of their college experience, to successfully plan their transfer to ASU, ensuring a smooth transition process and student success.