“Our Sea of Islands”: Mapping Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Students Success
ABSTRACT This article provides an overview of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) community, focusing on historical, cultural, and social realities which shape NHPI student experiences. Authors review existing research on NHPI students, highlight curricular and co‐curricular activities targeting NHPI student success, and conclude by offering strategies that educators may consider to support NHPI students.
Authors
- Natasha Saelua (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0352-7206)
- Erin Kahunawaika'ala Wright
Institutions
- University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (US)
- Texas State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- New Directions for Student Services
- Published
- 2026-02-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ss.70033
- Primary Topic
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00