Hawai‘i’s beautiful mountains and beaches make it one of the most famous travel destinations in the world.
Situated geographically and culturally at the crossroads of East and West, Hawai‘i combines the best of both. The ethnic diversity makes for a vibrant and comfortable environment for students from around the world to study in, and schools in Hawai‘i are ranked as the most multicultural in the U.S.
Key Information about Hawai‘i’s Environment
Hawai‘i houses the world’s biggest telescope and more scientific observatories in one place than anywhere else in the world
Hawai‘i has more endangered species than any other US State
The world’s highest sea cliffs, Kalaupapa, are on Molokai
The eight major islands of Hawai‘i are Kauai, Niihau, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, Kahoolawe and Hawai‘i
We have the world’s largest volcano in Hawai‘i – Mauna Loa
The world’s largest wind generator is on Oahu
Environment Awards
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo – Student Life Center “gold” LEED award
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo – Hale ‘ōlelo (College of Hawaiian Language) “silver” LEED award
Hawai‘i Tokai International College – All three main campus buildings LEED Gold certified
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa – Ranked by thebestcolleges.com as the 10th most beautiful campus in the world
Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy Energy Lab – Living Building Challenge Winner
Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy Energy Lab – White House Green Schools Ribbon
Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy Energy Lab – LEED Platinum for Schools 2.0