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When Soft Power Is "Acc Hella Interesting": 147 Hawaiʻi Students Compete in the 2026 Academic WorldQuest
When Soft Power Is "Acc Hella Interesting": 147 Hawaiʻi Students Compete in the 2026 Academic WorldQuest

147 students from 19 schools across O'ahu, Hawai'i Island, and Maui competed in PAAC's 2026 Hawaiʻi Regional Academic WorldQuest at UH Mānoa. In a historic upset, Kalani High School swept the competition — dethroning two-time champions Kealakehe High School and earning a spot at Nationals in Washington, D.C.

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The Eddie Tangen Award isn’t applied for — it’s earned through the eyes of the people around you. Named for Eddie Tangen, a Hawaiʻi labor movement pioneer and beloved former PAAC board member, this $300 annual award recognizes a st
From Ala Moana to Hội An. From Pearl Harbor to the Philippines. From a school with no student council to one that has one because she built it. The Paul S. Honda Scholarship was founded by longtime PAAC supporter Paul S. Honda to celebrate graduatin
🌍🏆 Academic WorldQuest 2026 Recap! 🏆🌍 147 students. 15 schools. 3 islands. One massive upset. 📚✨ This year’s Hawaiʻi Regional Academic WorldQuest brought together students from across the state to test their global knowledge — and
From historic landmarks to unforgettable performances, our time in Manila was an amazing experience 🇵🇭✨ Through PAAC’s partnership with the East-West Center, we explored Intramuros. We also visited a Catholic arts college where students tour
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From cobblestone streets to centuries-old stories, our visit to Ilocos Sur became a deep dive into culture, history, and identity 🇵🇭 We walked through Vigan where every corner reflects a fusion of Filipino, Chinese, and Spanish influences—fr

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Before They Ever Boarded a Plane, Something Shifted - Sister-State Study Tour Orientation 2026
Before They Ever Boarded a Plane, Something Shifted - Sister-State Study Tour Orientation 2026

Expanded from 14 to 42 student ambassadors, the 2026 Hawaiʻi Sister-State Study Tours mark a major investment in the next generation of leaders. With statewide representation and subsidized access, PAAC and the East-West Center are building Hawaiʻi’s global leadership pipeline.

🎓 Honoring Our 2026 PAAC Scholarship & Award Winners
🎓 Honoring Our 2026 PAAC Scholarship & Award Winners

Leads with the mission Global leadership doesn't start in boardrooms or on world stages. For these four Hawaiʻi students, it started at a beach full of trash, in a flood-marked home in Hội An, at a Pearl Harbor commemoration, and in a school that didn't yet have a student council. Meet PAAC's 2026 scholarship and award winners.

When Soft Power Is "Acc Hella Interesting": 147 Hawaiʻi Students Compete in the 2026 Academic WorldQuest
When Soft Power Is "Acc Hella Interesting": 147 Hawaiʻi Students Compete in the 2026 Academic WorldQuest

147 students from 19 schools across O'ahu, Hawai'i Island, and Maui competed in PAAC's 2026 Hawaiʻi Regional Academic WorldQuest at UH Mānoa. In a historic upset, Kalani High School swept the competition — dethroning two-time champions Kealakehe High School and earning a spot at Nationals in Washington, D.C.

42 Public High Schools. One Statewide Student Delegation.
42 Public High Schools. One Statewide Student Delegation.

Expanded from 14 to 42 student ambassadors, the 2026 Hawaiʻi Sister-State Study Tours mark a major investment in the next generation of leaders. With statewide representation and subsidized access, PAAC and the East-West Center are building Hawaiʻi’s global leadership pipeline.

Building Bridges: Our 2025 Annual Report
Building Bridges: Our 2025 Annual Report

In 2025, the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council emerged stronger than ever—reaching 1,532 students across four islands and expanding access to global education statewide. Discover how PAAC turned post-pandemic challenges into momentum, leadership, and lasting impact.

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