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Culture


The UH system’s special distinction is found in its Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific orientation and the leadership role it plays in bridging East and West. The academic program structure and research enterprise of the UH system takes special advantage of Hawai‘i’s unique location, physical and biological environment, and rich cultural setting. The UH student population is such that no one ethnic group constitutes a majority. Students are enriched by this diversity and by the faculty who bring together an unparalleled array of expertise in Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific studies.