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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.

University of Hawai‘i Shidler College of Business receives $228M in total gifts from alumnus Jay H. Shidler

Alumnus Jay H. Shidler has donated $117 million in cash and real estate ground leases immediately after delivering the final installment of the $111 million gift he announced in 2014. In total, Mr. Shidler has given $228 million to the school.

$1.35 million gift from Uehiro Foundation funds Philosophy and Ethics in Education

Dr. Thomas Jackson encouraging inquiring minds.

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

New Giving Society to Support UH Mānoa Student-Athletes Launched

“Unite and move forward as one.” That is the vision driving Pūpūkāhi I Holomua, an elite philanthropic society for University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Athletics that supports student-athletes’ success and ability to achieve their ambitious academic and athletic goals.

Chee-Ruiter, Murray and Sugai join UH Foundation Board of Trustees

The University of Hawai‘i Foundation is honored to welcome Christine Chee-Ruiter, Susan Murray and Sean Sugai to the board of trustees.

Accounting group presents UH West Oʻahu with $25,000 endowment

The popular accounting program at the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu received a boost from the AGA (Association of Government Accountants) Hawaiʻi Chapter, which gifted the program with a $25,000 endowment.

$77.6 Million Raised for our University, our Hawai‘i, our Future

The University of Hawai‘i Foundation in partnership with generous donors and UH partners, raised $77.6 million in fiscal year 2017 (7/1/2016 - 6/30/2017). These funds will directly impact students, faculty, research and programs on all 10 University of Hawai‘i campuses.

21st Annual Noble Chef Gala

University of Hawai`i Maui College Culinary Arts Program is proud to announce the details for their 2017 Noble Chef fundraising gala on October 28th, 2017. Held at the Fairmont Kea Lani, the event will feature students working alongside Maui’s most notable Chefs in a not-to-be-missed culinary journey to the Hawaii of yester-year. Reception begins at 5:30 pm followed by sit-down dinner at 7:00 pm.

Shidler alumnus Manny August establishes scholarship for local high school graduates pursing accounting

Shidler alumnus Manuel “Manny” August, Jr. established a $35,000 endowed scholarship for full-time undergraduate or graduate students pursuing an accounting degree at the Shidler College of Business School of Accountancy. The scholarship will also receive $5,000 from Wells Fargo Bank as a matching contribution for Fall 2017.

‘Imiloa will increase access for K-12 schoolchildren through new endowment

Earlier this year, the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo announced the establishment of a new permanently endowed fund honoring the legacy of the late educator and government planner Ilima Pi‘ianai‘a.