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Honoring U.S. Nurse Cadet Corps with Scholarship


"Given the aging population in the U.S., we anticipate an increased need for compassionate, skilled nurses. Through this gift, we hope to do our bit to help address this critical issue, and at the same time, honor the U.S. Nurse Cadet Corps of World War II."

Mark Litchman

UH Foundation Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Trustees

(Honolulu, Hawaiʻi) — The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation has elected Michael Tresler and Brandt Farias to its Board of Trustees.

W. M. Keck Observatory and ʻImiloa Help Local Schoolchildren Reach for the Stars

(Hilo, Hawaiʻi) — UH Hilo's ʻImiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaiʻi has received a generous donation of $10,000 from the W. M. Keck Observatory.

$1 Million for UH Hilo College of Pharmacy Building

"The J.M. Long Foundation is a long time supporter of the University of Hawaiʻi. This latest significant gift builds on their legacy of investing in public education and our community."

Donna Vuchinich, President and CEO,
University of Hawaiʻi Foundation

Historic Centennial Campaign Concludes With $336 Million Raised

(Honolulu, Hawaiʻi) — Surpassing all expectations, the University of Hawaiʻi Centennial Campaign, led by the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation, has raised $282 million in cash and pledges against a goal of $250 million. An additional $54 million in bequest intentions was also raised, bringing the grand total to $336 million.

Hawaiʻi Association of Public Accountants Establishes $50,000 Endowed Scholarship at the UH Shidler College of Business

(Honolulu, Hawaiʻi) — The Shidler (Shy-dler) College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa recently received a gift from the Hawaiʻi Association of Public Accountants (HAPA) Oʻahu Chapter to establish a $50,000 Endowed Scholarship to encourage and assist students in obtaining their degree in accounting from the College's School of Accountancy.

Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head Striving to Meet $5 Million Match

(Honolulu, Hawaiʻi) — Plans for the new Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head have taken a step forward with the announcement of two new gifts. The Honda Foundation has made a $100,000 gift to support the Culinary Institute of the Pacific Capital Fund.

Helping a Chinese Legend Come to Life

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Asian Theatre Program and Shanghai Tang, a locally owned boutique located at Ala Moana Center. Shanghai Tang has been supportive of several charitable organizations in Hawaiʻi.

Increasing Access and Expanding Learning Opportunities at Hawaiʻi CC


"On behalf of the students, faculty and staff of Hawaiʻi Community College I would like to extend a mahalo nui to Ron and Irene for their generosity and aloha.

Legacy of "Mom" Kodama Lives on Through Leeward CC's Scholarship


"Leeward Community College is very appreciative and pleased to have the Sunao Sandy "Mom" Kodama Memorial Scholarship Fund. For the college to be able to honor this special wife and mother and to provide financial assistance to deserving culinary students is indeed a privilege."

Manny Cabral, Chancellor,
Leeward Community College

$1 Million Gift to University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa's Confocal Microscopy Laboratory at Moku O Loʻe

(Honolulu, Hawaiʻi) — Pam Omidyar, island resident, co-founder of Omidyar Network and founder of HopeLab and Humanity United, has given $1 million to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's Confocal Microscopy Laboratory at the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) at Moku o Loʻe.

$2 Million for Reentry Scholarships


Funding will assist Mānoa and West Oʻahu students returning to complete baccalaureate degrees

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