East-West Center

Higher EducationHawaii, United States201-500 Employees

Established by the United States Congress in 1960, the East-West Center is a Honolulu-based institution focused on higher education, research, and public diplomacy that aims to foster better relations and understanding among the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative study, dialogue, and research. Its 21-acre campus in Honolulu, Hawaii, houses residential, conference, classroom, and research facilities to support a range of academic and collaborative activities. The Center acts as a resource for information and analysis on critical issues of common concern, bringing people together to exchange views, build expertise, and develop policy options. Its programs target students, researchers, policymakers, and international partners seeking cross-regional understanding and collaboration, including graduate student conferences and international exchanges. In 2025, Celeste A. Connors was named president, reflecting ongoing leadership of the institution.

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