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How Hula Inspired a Dream: Chiemi Sasaki Finds Success at Hawai‘i Community College

Christine Nguyen, student keynote speaker for Hawaii CC-Hilo’s Class of 2025, spoke to her fellow graduates about resilience, courage, and the importance of prioritizing yourself.

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At 48, Christine Nguyen Proves It’s Never Too Late to Choose Yourself

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Spring 2025 Dean's List

Drew Camacho delivered an inspiring speech to his fellow graduates saying, “As we step into this next phase of our journey, remember this: the world needs dreamers like us. It needs people who are willing to challenge the status quo, who believe in the impossible, and who are relentless in the pursuit of their goals.”

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Healing Through The Land: How Hawaiʻi CC Pālamanui Helped Drew Camacho Rebuild His Life

The highlight of MOP’s first year has been the Hilo Sea Turtle Health and Population Assessment Program.

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Hawai‘i CC Marine Option Program Marks First Year with Vital Sea Turtle Research

Hawai'i CC's Agriculture professor Lew Nakamura shared hydroponic growing tips with eventgoers.

Life Style

Hundreds Turn Out for Hawai‘i CC Day to Celebrate Cars, Careers and Community

JCCIH president Ka‘iu Kimua (second from right) presented a check for $,10,000 to Hawaii Community College, made possible through the organization’s annual fundraising event, “A Taste of Hilo.” Also pictured are event co-charis Jan Abundo and Leelan Park (far left) Hawaii CC culinary students, Chef Philton Velasco and Chancellor Susan Kazama.

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JCCIH Presents $10,000 Check to Hawai‘i Community College’s Culinary Program

The inaugural class of Hawai‘i Community College’s butchery course with instructor Bill Wong (third from left) and Wade Cypriano (far right), Hawaii CC Chancellor Susan Kazama (far left), Hawaii CC VCAA Kimberley Collins (second from left), and Mayor Kimo Alameda (center). (Photo Credit: Sarah Anderson)

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Hawai‘i Community College Celebrates First Graduating Class of New Butchery Program

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Save Money, Graduate Faster! Now offering lower summer tuition rates on classes.

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One College, Multiple Locations.

For more than 80 years, Hawai‘i Community College has provided high-quality educational opportunities for the Hawai‘i Island community.

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Hilo

Our Hilo campus offers a wide range of academic programs including four-year transfer pathways as well as non-credit options.

Kona

Located in North Kona, Pālamanui offers college programs to the West Hawai‘i community in sustainably designed facilities.

Honokaʻa

Located in Honokaʻa, Kō Education Center serves Hāmākua and North Hawaiʻi by providing access to quality educational opportunities.

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Discover online and hybrid bachelor's and graduate degree programs available from other University of Hawai'i campuses.

Programs of Study

Unique academic programs can help you build the career you've always wanted.

Accounting
Administration of Justice
Agriculture
Architecture, Engineering & Construction Technologies
Auto Body Repair and Painting
Automotive Mechanics Technology
Business Technology
Carpentry
Creative Media
Culinary Arts
Diesel Mechanics
Digital Media Arts
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology
Electronics Technology
Fire Science
Hawaiian Studies
Hospitality and Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Liberal Arts
Machine, Welding and Industrial Mechanics Technologies
Marketing
Natural Science
Nursing
Substance Abuse Counseling
Tropical Forest Ecosystem and Agroforestry Management

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