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Kūlia i ka nuʻu

“Strive for the Highest.” – Queen Kapi‘olani

E komo mai!

We are Kapiʻolani Community College. Our school is known as an innovative center of opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Kapiʻolani CC is a living laboratory in which to learn and create in this evolving, living world. Come take a look at all we have to offer. You will always feel that you belong here. Aloha!

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Addressing basic needs for our community—Pohukaina Food Pantry is open to all students, faculty, and staff

Produce and pantry items
Today, Oct 23, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Located at the Kīkaha o Lae‘ahi Center, ‘Iliahi Building, Room 231. Back door, Makapu‘u Avenue-side. Parking in Lot B. Please follow signs. 

Kōkua! Bring reusable bags and packages.
“Kapi‘olani CC is proud to partner with industry leaders to reimagine workforce training for Hawai‘i’s hospitality industry.” - Kapi‘olani CC Chancellor Misaki Takabayashi 

Kapiʻolani Community College is launching a seven-week hospitality training program with Kahala Hotel & Resort to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s workforce through leadership, Hawaiian values, cultural traditions, and sustainable, place-based practices.

➡️ UH News, https://bit.ly/439RODI 
OR LINK IN BIO
Don’t wait — your future starts with one click!

🛒𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Register early and secure the classes and schedule you want for Spring 2026. Use your 🛒𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗚𝗣𝗦 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘁 to plan your schedule. 

🗓️ Meet with your counselor — https://kapiolani.hawaii.edu/counseling
 
⏩ Login now: star.hawaii.edu
Public high school seniors, we’re bringing the good news straight to you: YOU’RE IN! 🎉

🎓 Ho’omaika’i to the Class of 2026 and welcome to the University of Hawaii ‘ohana through #Direct2UH. 

✔️ All of your hard work has paid off, and now it’s time to make it official.

🔗 We invite you to visit direct2uh.com (link in bio) to confirm your offer and choose from nine UH campuses across the islands, including @uhhilo, @uhwestoahu, and the seven @uhcommunitycolleges. 

You don’t have to leave Hawaii to achieve something great!
Nourishing our students and community — Today @uhkapiolani students, faculty, and staff came together to provide food and support for nearly 300 students and community members. 🌱

Every effort reminds us that we care for one another. 

Meeting basic needs is essential to student success. From food access and financial assistance to wellness and support services, we stand together to ensure our community has what they need to thrive. 

Mahalo to all who helped uplift others through service and aloha. 🙌🏽
Nearly 60 of O‘ahu high school counselors were on campus today. 

Mahalo to all the dedicated O‘ahu high school counselors for spending the day with us to learn more about our students, programs, and the unique opportunities that make Kapi‘olani CC a place of growth, connection, and inspiration.

Together, we continue to strengthen pathways that support Hawai‘i’s haumana as they explore their passions and build futures grounded in their communities.