MEDIA ADVISORY: UH Athletics to make major giving announcement with legendary coach
University of Hawaiʻi at MānoaMedia planning to attend are asked to RSVP to news@hawaii.edu.
WHAT: The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics Department will announce a major new giving initiative designed to strengthen the future of UH Athletics and provide greater support for Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wāhine student-athletes.
A legendary UH coach will join UH Athletics leadership for the announcement and discuss the importance of community support and investing in the next generation of student-athletes.
WHO:
- Legendary UH coach
- Matt Elliott, UH Mānoa Director of Athletics
- Tim Dolan, UH VP of Advancement and UH Foundation CEO
- Charlie Wade, UH Men’s Volleyball Head Coach
- Khalilah Mitchell, UH Women’s Basketball Head Coach
WHEN:
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
10 a.m.
WHERE:
Ed Wong Hospitality Room, Stan Sheriff Center, UH Mānoa Campus
WHY:
College athletics is changing rapidly, with increased emphasis on long-term financial support, student-athlete resources and name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities. The new initiative will recognize major supporters of UH Athletics while helping provide resources for scholarships, student-athlete development, NIL opportunities, facilities and other priorities.
The announcement will highlight significant commitments from longtime UH supporters and outline a new giving opportunity designed to build a sustainable future for UH’s teams.