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UNIVERSITY Royal Family

HRM Dr. Edmund Keli'i Paki-Silva Jr.

HRM Dr. Pearl Daniel-Silva 1960 - 2022

The Kingdom of Hawai'i

educational and Philanthropic endeavors

His Royal Majesty King Edmund and Her Royal Majesty Queen Pearl are at the Conner Stone of Harvest Christian University Royal School. Their very strong belief in education and knowing played a major role in the building of the university forming its academic standards and learning. With vigor and relent they worked tirelessly on certifications, accreditation, Relationships, partnerships and acumen that formed bonds all over the world. It was their great devotion of faith   in God that help shape " Harvest Christian University. We are grateful for their contributions even their willingness  to give freely the last full measure.

Pearl  Means was a foundational figure in establishing Harvest Christian  University, where she made lasting contributions to education through  her groundbreaking PEARL Project Framework. This framework fosters  student-centered, experiential learning by guiding students to Prepare,  Engage and Add Value, Reflect, and Leverage their experiences, thereby  developing essential 21st-century skills and competencies. At Harvest  Christian University, her vision helped integrate rigorous academic  learning with Christian faith and leadership development, aligning with  the university’s mission to prepare students for real-world challenges  through a holistic, faith-informed approach.

She  played a key role in mentoring faculty and promoting innovative  curricula that emphasize authentic engagement and spiritual growth,  helping to shape a transformational educational environment. Her work  bridged academic excellence with spiritual formation, supporting the  university’s goal of developing servant leaders grounded in Christian  principles.

Dr. Pearl Means was honored to be the wife of HRM King Edmund Keli Paki Silva,  HRM Queen Pearl  Daniel-Silva. Her life's work beside her King is a testament to her esteemed status and leadership within both the  university community and her broader cultural and spiritual spheres. Her  profound legacy at Harvest Christian University continues to inspire  faith-driven, academically robust education and leadership development.

 

Royal Charter Established by Royal Monarchs

HRM King Edmund Silva - HRM Queen Pearl Silva

  Harvest Christian University Prestigious School is a distinguished post-secondary  institution established by Royal Charter, granting it a unique legal  status and autonomy in governance. As a royal chartered university, Harvest Christian University operates independently with full degree-awarding powers.

Harvest Christian University (HCU) holds the distinctive position of  being the only Royal Chartered University in the United States. This  singular status highlights HCU’s unique standing as the sole American  institution established and governed by a formal royal charter, granting  it sovereign autonomy and exceptional legal privileges typically  reserved for institutions in monarchic countries.  

Harvest Christian University is uniquely the only royal chartered  university in the United States, standing apart as a prestigious  institution with a historic and sovereign legal foundation. Its royal  charter affirms its commitment to delivering faith-informed,  Indigenous-rooted education with independent governance and enduring  legacy 

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