No major university can grow and excel without a healthy mix of public and private funds. Private contributions leverage public funds and maximize taxpayer dollars. Through partnering with philanthropic investors, our university can sustain excellence and enhance the student experience, making our campuses learning destinations of choice.
Many of the donors who give major gifts to the University of Hawaiʻi do so to support a program, school, or area of study that they believe in. Without exception, their gift has a major impact on our students, faculty and campus community as a whole.
Recent Impact Stories
Balancing college and living expenses is a growing challenge, but UH West O‘ahu’s Kumu Ola – Basic Needs Center is providing a crucial safety net.
In 1973, Mark Robison accepted an unexpected invitation to play football for UH. He recently cemented his dedication to UH Athletics with a $270K gift to the NIL fund.
In the wake of the devastating Lahaina wildfires, UH Maui College launched Hale Pāpa'i—a hands-on construction initiative designed to help the community recover and rebuild.
After a breakout season and record-setting honors for standout Malu Garcia, UH Hilo Women’s Volleyball is gearing up for an even bigger push in 2026.
From cracking the genetic code of PXE to training future researchers, Dr. Olivier Le Saux is using a new endowed professorship to drive cutting‑edge discovery on a rare disease that affects thousands across the globe.
Hawai‘i CC’s TEAM program, strengthened by an alum’s gift, offers skills and pathways for taking care of island resources.
He was the “quintessential big brother” who guided his family and quietly funded students' dreams. Now, the late Dr. Steven Nomura’s estate is making an impact at the John A. Burns School of Medicine.
At Hawaiʻi Community College–Pālamanui, the Ēlama Scholarship is rewriting the narrative for students who might otherwise never step foot in a classroom.
Rooted in working-class values and shaped by nontraditional paths, Jeff and Katie Currier believe education should meet people where they are. Through the Currier Empowerment Scholarship, they are investing in Hawaiʻi Island students pursuing careers in healthcare and the trades, creating pathways to stable, meaningful work and a future rooted in community.
