University of Hawaii at Hilo
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The University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public university on Hawaii’s Big Island known for its diverse student body, strong programs in marine and environmental sciences, and proximity to unique volcanic and Pacific ecosystems.
All labels observed (5)
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1312518 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: University of Hawaii at Hilo Context triple: [Hilo, hasUniversity, University of Hawaii at Hilo]
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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is the flagship public research university of the University of Hawaiʻi system, known for its strong programs in oceanography, astronomy, and Pacific and Asian studies.
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B.
Hawaii Pacific University downtown campus
Hawaii Pacific University downtown campus is an urban university campus located in the heart of Honolulu’s central business district, offering a range of academic programs in a city-based setting.
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C.
University of Alaska Southeast
The University of Alaska Southeast is a public regional university in Alaska known for its programs in marine biology, environmental science, education, and liberal arts, serving students across the state's Southeast region.
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Kamehameha Schools
Kamehameha Schools is a private educational institution in Hawaii that primarily serves Native Hawaiian students and promotes Hawaiian culture, language, and community advancement.
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E.
Humboldt State University
Humboldt State University is a public university in Arcata, California, known for its strong programs in environmental science, natural resources, and liberal arts within the California State University system.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: University of Hawaii at Hilo Target entity description: The University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public university on Hawaii’s Big Island known for its diverse student body, strong programs in marine and environmental sciences, and proximity to unique volcanic and Pacific ecosystems.
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A.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is the flagship public research university of the University of Hawaiʻi system, known for its strong programs in oceanography, astronomy, and Pacific and Asian studies.
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B.
Hawaii Pacific University downtown campus
Hawaii Pacific University downtown campus is an urban university campus located in the heart of Honolulu’s central business district, offering a range of academic programs in a city-based setting.
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C.
University of Alaska Southeast
The University of Alaska Southeast is a public regional university in Alaska known for its programs in marine biology, environmental science, education, and liberal arts, serving students across the state's Southeast region.
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D.
Kamehameha Schools
Kamehameha Schools is a private educational institution in Hawaii that primarily serves Native Hawaiian students and promotes Hawaiian culture, language, and community advancement.
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E.
Humboldt State University
Humboldt State University is a public university in Arcata, California, known for its strong programs in environmental science, natural resources, and liberal arts within the California State University system.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
public university
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research university ⓘ |
| abbreviation |
UH Hilo
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linked to:
University of Hawaii at Hilo
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| academicStrength |
Hawaiian studies
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astronomy-related programs ⓘ environmental science ⓘ marine science ⓘ volcanology-related studies ⓘ |
| athleticAffiliation | NCAA Division II ⓘ |
| athleticNickname | Vulcans ⓘ |
| campusType | public ⓘ |
| city | Hilo ⓘ |
| colors |
black
ⓘ
red ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
|
| foundedAs |
Hilo Center
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linked to:
Hilo
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| foundingYear | 1947 ⓘ |
| gainedFourYearStatus | 1970s ⓘ |
| governingBody | Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii ⓘ |
| hasCampus | main Hilo campus ⓘ |
| hasFacility |
Mookini Library
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Student Life Center ⓘ University of Hawaii at Hilo Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center ⓘ
linked to:
University of Hawaii at Hilo
science laboratories ⓘ |
| hasProgram |
Agriculture program
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Astronomy program ⓘ Environmental Studies program ⓘ Hawaiian Language program ⓘ Marine Science program ⓘ Pharmacy program ⓘ |
| hasStudentBodyCharacteristic |
high proportion of local Hawaiian students
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significant number of first-generation college students ⓘ |
| knownFor |
access to Pacific marine ecosystems
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diverse student body ⓘ proximity to active volcanoes ⓘ small class sizes ⓘ strong environmental science programs ⓘ strong marine science programs ⓘ |
| languageOfInstruction | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Hilo, Hawaii
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linked to:
Hilo
|
| locatedOn |
Hawaii Island
ⓘ
linked to:
Big Island of Hawaiʻi
|
| near |
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
ⓘ
Mauna Kea ⓘ Mauna Loa ⓘ |
| offersDegree |
bachelor's degrees
ⓘ
doctoral degrees ⓘ master's degrees ⓘ |
| offersHousing |
on-campus residence halls
ⓘ
student apartments ⓘ |
| partOf |
University of Hawaii System
ⓘ
linked to:
University of Hawaiʻi system
|
| state | Hawaii ⓘ |
| type | coeducational institution ⓘ |
| website | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/ ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: University of Hawaii at Hilo Description of subject: The University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public university on Hawaii’s Big Island known for its diverse student body, strong programs in marine and environmental sciences, and proximity to unique volcanic and Pacific ecosystems.
Referenced by (19)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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Imiloa Astronomy Center
linked to: University of Hawaii at Hilo
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Imiloa Astronomy Center
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University of Hawaii at Hilo Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center
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linked to: University of Hawaii at Hilo
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