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"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

(Honolulu, Hawaiʻi) — The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation has elected Michael Tresler and Brandt Farias to its Board of Trustees.
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(Hilo, Hawaiʻi) — UH Hilo's ʻImiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaiʻi has received a generous donation of $10,000 from the W. M. Keck Observatory. » More

"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

(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. » More

(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. » More

(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. » More

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.