Historical Timeline

Kapi‘olani Community College is a model indigenous-serving institution whose graduates strengthen the social, economic, and sustainable advancement of Hawai‘i and the world. Kapi‘olani Community College provides open access to higher education opportunities in pursuit of academic, career, and lifelong learning goals to the diverse communities of Hawai‘i.

2026 marks the celebration of Kapi‘olani Community College's 80th Anniversary. This timeline highlights notable events and milestones celebrating the accomplishments of our students, staff, faculty, and administration over the last eight decades. Through photographs, personal histories, and multimedia archives, we celebrate our enduring contributions and the many communities we continue to impact.

Kapiʻolani CC faculty, staff, and students are welcome to contribute to the timeline by submitting nominations through this form. Submissions will be accepted until January 31, 2026 and the timeline will be updated in February.