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Big news for UH fans: Gabe (’80) and Shirley (’78) Lee just pledged a $1M matching gift for Giving Week (Sept. 6–13). » More

UH Athletics is rolling out Giving Week, a spirited initiative running September 6–13 to inspire the community to support student-athletes through the campaign: Our Team. Hawaiʻi’s Team. » More

Inspired by the Metcalf Château artists who transformed Hawai‘i’s postwar art scene, Walter Dods and Allison Wong unveil a new exhibition at the RISE Center — celebrating creativity, identity and the enduring power of place. » More

The University of Hawai‘i Foundation raised a record $171.7 million in fiscal year 2025, thanks to the generosity of 17,901 donors, marking the fifth consecutive year of raising more than $100 million in support of the system's 10 campuses. » More

A recent grant from the Veolia Corporate Foundation will help Māla Māunuunu grow deeper roots—preserving Hawai‘i’s rare plants and nurturing the next generation of land stewards. » More

The Gilbert and Ailenn Chuck Charitable Trust builds on its $2M support from 2024. » More

The UH Cancer Center has launched a nearly $250,000 endowment to sustain the Susan C. Hirano Cancer C.A.R.E. Community, ensuring cancer patients and families continue receiving vital emotional and educational support for generations to come. » More

The UH Foundation welcomes Mike Hirai and Guy Kawasaki to its Board of Trustees, bringing bold leadership and fresh insight to its mission. Longtime trustee Scott Wo steps into the role of board chair, joined by Rich Wacker as vice chair and Robynne Daly as treasurer – strengthening a team dedicated to expanding educational opportunity across Hawai‘i. » More

Donna M. Howard, former UH Foundation president, transformed philanthropy at the University of Hawai‘i, dramatically increasing support for students, faculty and programs. Her legacy of leadership, generosity and relationship-building continues to shape UH’s future. » More

The purpose of the ‘Ohana Health Plan Pre-Nursing Scholarship – UH West O‘ahu is to assist students enrolled in the pre-nursing program at UH West O‘ahu. » More

On April 9, a record number of gifts were made in support of students, research and programs across all 10 UH campuses—surpassing $800,000. From sign-waving in the rain, to stories shared by proud alumni, it was a day of community, celebration and impact. » More

UH Mānoa alumni John D’Amato and Kristina Inn are giving back in a big way—establishing a $1 million endowment to honor their former anthropology professors, Jacob “Jack” Bilmes and Alice Dewey. » More