The College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management at UH Hilo is proud to offer an Animal Science Program and Equine Certificate Program, giving students a hands-on, experiential education. By donating to our program, you’ll directly support a unique curriculum fostering academic and practical skills in equine care, horsemanship, and large-animal veterinary handling — vital competencies that help our students stand out in highly competitive fields like veterinary medicine.
- Empowering Students’ Futures: A background in large-animal care is a major competitive advantage for students applying to veterinary schools or seeking to enter the animal science industry. Your support will remove barriers — like workshop fees and textbook costs — ensuring more students can take advantage of this specialized training.
- Community Impact: The knowledge and skills students acquire in equine care and horsemanship help them academically as they become resources for their families and communities, bringing expertise that can enhance local agricultural practices and animal care standards.
- Hands-On Learning: Experiential learning is at the heart of our curriculum. Your gifts maintain our equine facilities, support horse care, and cover supplies for field trips and lab sessions. These real-world experiences make all the difference in preparing career-ready graduates.
- Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders: By supporting these programs, you help UH Hilo students gain a deeper appreciation for animal welfare, science-based care, and responsible stewardship. These future professionals will go on to lead and innovate in their fields, carrying forward Hawai‘i Island’s spirit of service and excellence.
Every contribution, no matter the size, will enhance our ability to provide high-quality, hands-on learning experiences. Join us in shaping the next generation of animal science professionals and in sustaining a program that has already given so much to students and our community.
Mahalo for your consideration and support! Your generosity has a direct and lasting impact on our students’ success and the future of equine science in Hawai‘i and beyond. Reach out to cnhs@hawaii.edu to learn more about the direct impact of donations.
