News Releases
President Lassner pledges $1M to ‘For UH • For Hawaiʻi’ $1B campaign
Lassner made the surprise announcement at an evening event celebrating the campaign and received a standing ovation from the more than 500 people in attendance.
UH Foundation launches historic $1 billion campaign: For UH • For Hawaiʻi
Private support for UH is critical for maintaining academic and research excellence.
Gift from Rick and Susie Fried to UH Cancer Center to aid mesothelioma research
The Frieds are longtime supporters of the UH Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law and UH Athletics. This is their first gift to the UH Cancer Center.
HPM Foundation pledges $100K in college scholarships for UH system students statewide
A five-year pledge totaling $100,000 to the University of Hawai‘i Foundation will provide college scholarships for students enrolled at University of Hawai‘i campuses across the state.
Walter A. Dods, Jr. makes $5M donation to RISE Center
The gift supports the student entrepreneurship and innovation center with housing for 374 students that opened in August, and will be named the Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center.
UH Foundation promotes four senior leaders
The four senior leaders include Karla Zarate-Ramirez, who is promoted to Vice President of Development.
Edmund C. Olson Trust 2 funds scholarships for UH Hilo ag, forestry students
The gift from one of the largest landowners in the state creates the Edmund C. Olson Trust 2 Scholarship over two years.
$103.6M raised for University of Hawaiʻi students, programs and research
It is the third consecutive year that funds raised for UH have exceeded $100 million.
Alakaʻina Foundation funds UH programs, partnerships for sustainability
The new gifts create opportunities for UH West Oʻahu and Leeward CC with MAʻO Farms on the Leeward Coast and for Windward Community College and Hoʻokuaʻāina in Windward Oʻahu.
$20K for Maui student relief from Japan universities
Donation from Meikai and Asahi Universities will aid students and employees impacted by the Maui wildfires in Lāhainā and Kula.
Stupski Foundation donates $1M to support UH students impacted by Maui fires
The Stupski Foundation has made a $1 million donation to establish a fund that will direct immediate cash payments to University of Hawaiʻi students impacted by the Maui wildfires.
Antonio 1st appointed to Native Hawaiian culture endowed professorship
Mapuana Antonio is the first faculty to be formally appointed the Queen Liliʻuokalani Distinguished Professorship in Native Hawaiian Culture.
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