News Releases
$200,000 Gift to 'Imiloa Astronomy Center Honors Patricia Ann Weber Lee
The prominent native garden in front of the restaurant at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center has been named in memory of Patricia Ann Weber Lee through a $200,000 gift made by her husband, Francis Kainoa Lee, and their sons, Kain
Walmart Foundation supports "Cooking up a Rainbow Food Truck"
The University of Hawai‘i Foundation/Kapi‘olani Community College received a $50,000 Walmart Foundation grant to support Kapi‘olani CC’s “Cooking up a Rainbow Food Truck.” This award is helping to fund the outfitting of a custom food truck that will be used to deliver nutritious, balanced meals to children eligible for free and reduced lunches during summer break. The team using the truck will also provide healthy and affordable cooking lessons and obesity prevention education in rural communities.
Matsuda endowment recognized at halftime
The establishment of the Paul Y. Matsuda Endowed Scholarship for UH Hilo Men's Basketball was recognized at halftime of the Vulcans 1/27/18 basketball game against Point Loma.
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival donates $10K to UH Maui College
Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation Supports Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head With $1.1 Million Gift
Ono and Brooke join UH Foundation team
New Technology Drives New Science
$1.2M from the W.M. Keck Foundation to fuel new exploration and understanding of the ocean’s deepest regions.
UH Medical School Medical Outreach to Homeless Patients Receives $10,000 from Kaiser Permanente Hawaii
A Kaiser Permanente doctor in Hawaiʻi who won an award for her outstanding community service has dedicated the $10,000 prize to support The Hawai’i H.O.M.E. Project, which provides medical care for the homeless.
Shidler College of Business receives $228M in total gifts from alumnus Jay H. Shidler
$1.35 million gift from Uehiro Foundation funds Philosophy and Ethics in Education
The Uehiro Foundation on Ethics and Education has pledged $1.35 million to support the University of Hawai‘i Uehiro Academy for Philosophy and Ethics in Education. This builds on their 2012 gift of $1.25 million which established the Academy.
Furuli and Mordasini Join UH Foundation Team
The University of Hawai‘i Foundation is delighted to welcome two directors to its development and alumni relations teams