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A new endowment will provide stable, ongoing funding to expand tutoring, outreach and support services across campus, with a particular focus on first-generation and international students. » More

UH Giving Day brought together students, alumni, faculty and staff across the state, raising more than $1.3 million through over 1,580 gifts. » More

The state is recovering from its worst flooding in 20 years, which caused widespread evacuations, power outages and more than 200 rescues statewide, with damages estimated to exceed $1 billion and devastating impacts on communities across Hawaiʻi, including members of the University of Hawaiʻi community. » More

UH Giving Day is almost here. Discover three ways to get involved early—like sharing your story or making a pre-launch gift—to build momentum for students statewide. » More

Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos have donated $3.5 million to support Maui’s recovery after the 2023 wildfires. The gift includes $1.5 million for Lahainaluna High School students, helping them stay in school amid displacement and loss, and $2 million for research on land stewardship to reduce future wildfire risk. » More

Two major grants from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust are advancing cancer research and medical training at the University of Hawaiʻi – bringing clinical trials closer to home and strengthening the state’s future healthcare workforce. » More

The Downtown Athletic Club of Hawai‘i has committed $300,000 to support Rainbow Warrior football, helping UH Athletics recruit and retain elite student-athletes through the Boost the ’Bows Fund. » More

Backed by a $2 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, a new UH postdoctoral fellowship program will empower 11 emerging scientists to tackle critical environmental and scientific challenges shaping Hawai‘i and the Pacific. » More

A transformative gift from the Kaneta Foundation is helping more students find belonging, purpose and success through Kapiʻolani Community College’s Lunalilo Scholars Program. » More

A $1 million gift has established the Kruschel Endowment to Reduce Insecurity (KERI), empowering UH Hilo to provide direct, compassionate support to students facing financial hardship and personal crises. » More

More than 1,200 donors helped raise more than $1.34 million, which will help provide opportunities for student-athletes through scholarships, academic resources, nutrition, mental health services and facilities. » More

Running from September 16–October 16, the Vulcan Challenge provides critical funding for scholarships, training resources, travel and other essential needs that help UH Hilo’s 12 NCAA Division II teams thrive. » More