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
Your donations help Jacqueline cover daily insulin and injections for her diabetic husband and son.
In her last semester as a student teacher, Sheena said goodbye to her students before their spring break. It was the last time she saw them in person.
Kiele is a single mom to a four-month-old girl. She lost her job and medical insurance when restaurants in Waikīkī shut down.
In her final semester before graduation, Brittny lost both her jobs. She thanks UH professors, staff, and donors for comfort and the help she needed.
The general education and special education major has officially completed her BEd and hopes to be teaching in a Hawaiʻi school this fall.
It is truly a life saver to have received these funds in this time of need. The use of these funds will go directly back into my education and will help out greatly.
A small contribution might not seem like it makes a difference, but for folks like me who are out of work, … this means I get to keep the lights on and have my belly full.
Nine students from 4 UH campuses completed the inaugural cohort of the University of Hawaiʻi’s (K)new Futures Challenge this April.
Davelin lost one of her two jobs and is trying to get by on a reduced income. Help from the Urgent Student Relief Fund is easing her stress and anxiety.
