This message was sent to the UH Mānoa ʻohana from Provost Michael Bruno on May 7, 2024.
Aloha mai kākou!
As we close a successful academic year at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks and congratulations to each and every one of you. To our students, especially our graduates, your hard work and dedication to your studies have led you to this milestone. Well done!
I want to also take a moment to recognize and thank our campus for your efforts to assist those members of our community who were impacted by the Maui wildfires. Your empathy, actions, suggestions, and even financial assistance, were essential to delivering the message to our Maui students and their families that they are loved and will be strongly supported.
Many of our researchers stepped up to provide crucial support to the Maui response and the ongoing recovery effort. That critical work will continue. This year, these researchers and their colleagues have been awarded a record amount of extramural funding, enabling us to continue to conduct research that truly matters.
Mānoa was reaffirmed as one of the top institutions in the U.S. and across the globe by multiple rankings organizations this year. Among the highlights, we were ranked in the top 1% in the world for research and teaching, and several of our subjects were ranked in the top 20 in the nation. This recognition is a wonderful testament to the high caliber of education and scholarship at UH Mānoa.
I’m thrilled that the Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office (NHPoL) has successfully engaged with Cohort Kumukahi, the inaugural cohort of leadership of schools, colleges, and other units that will engage in a multi-year process to support the creation of five-year NHPoL action plans to fulfill the goals outlined in the UH Mānoa Strategic Plan.
None of these successes would have been possible without the unwavering dedication of our faculty and staff. Your passion for teaching, mentorship, and support create an environment where our students, and the broader community, can thrive and excel.
As we look ahead to the future, I’m filled with hope and excitement. I hope that our graduates will always carry with them a sense of pride in being part of the UH Mānoa ʻohana. Continue to pursue your dreams with determination and resilience, knowing that you are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful difference in the world.
Congratulations once again, and mahalo nui loa for your contributions to this great university and the communities that we serve!
