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
How did UH Mānoa come to own the finest Ryukyuan (indigenous Okinawan) collection of materials in the United States?
Revered kūpuna Gladys Kamakakūokalani ʻAinoa Brandt’s life was shaped by the history unfolding around her; Hawaiian studies at UH were shaped by her vision.
Eric Yamamoto, named the Fred T. Korematsu Professor of Law and Social Justice UH Mānoa, has a special connection with the professorship’s eponym.
Barry and Virginia Weinman established the Dean’s Chair in Medicine at JABSOM to positively impact the future quality of healthcare in Hawaiʻi.
Judith Pyle established an endowed dean's position at Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge to help build a healthy, vibrant place of indigenous scholarship.
For students to fulfill their potential, educators need to fulfill theirs. Bob & James Wo are helping community college teachers become “Learning Champions.”
Former UH Hilo Chancellor Rose Tseng and husband Ray established a lecture series to bring international perspectives to Hilo and inspire faculty and students.
More than 100 donors have contributed to the Dan & Maggie Inouye Distinguished Chair in Democratic Ideals, creating a $3 million tribute to the Senator’s legacy.
The Honolulu Community College Music & Entertainment Learning Experience (MELE) program offers students access to a state-of-the-art recording studio.
