This text documents the many contributions the University of Hawaii has made to the culture and eduction in the islands. The University rejected racial stereotyping and prejudice common in territorial Hawaii and fostered an ease of association among students of diverse backgrounds. The story of how the University of Hawaii grew from a regional undergraduate college to an internationally recognized graduate and research university, weathering repeated crisis along the way, is told in Part I. Parts II and III offer particular histories by knowledgeable contributors, including faculty members and administrators. Also, three alumni provide personal accounts of their years at the University.