The University of Hawaii at Manoa is one of the leading public research universities serving as a uniquely driven and highly accomplished student body. The university is committed to world-class research and a high quality of life since their foundation in the year 1907. It is ranked best national public university by U.S.News & World Report. The university is a science- and engineering-oriented college dedicated to teaching, research and service. Named among the best values by Kiplinger magazine in 2013, and SmartMoney in 2012 they are ranked No. 7 in student return on investment. Their research facilities and economic development hubs area present in the state of South Carolina — in Greenville, Greenwood, Columbia and Charleston.