Excellence in teaching, groundbreaking research honored by UH regents
“These awardees represent the very best of UH: world-class scholars and educators whose work has local impact and global reach.”
“These awardees represent the very best of UH: world-class scholars and educators whose work has local impact and global reach.”
The letter affirms that the strength and global reputation of higher education in the U.S. rest on the independent authority of boards to govern in the best interests of their institutions, free from external political or ideological pressures.
UH President Wendy Hensel provided an update on the most recent federal policy changes, and outlined how UH is responding, at the March 20 Board of Regents monthly meeting.
Carrie Okinaga and Diane Paloma were honored by the Pacific Century Fellows at its second Hoʻopasifika Gala.
Hensel also provided an update on her tour of the UH campuses and education centers in her first 90 days as UH President
Lassner also provided updates on a project labor agreement, the marine education and training center and a community college summer tuition pilot program.
“It's been an amazing 47 years, including these last 11 as president. I feel great about what I've done and I feel great about what I'm gonna do next.”
Lassner also honored the UH Mānoa women's soccer team and Professor Joseph Keaweʻaimoku Kaholokula
Hensel will succeed David Lassner who announced in September 2023, that he would retire at the end of 2024 after serving as president for more than 11 years.
Faculty will vote electronically on the tentative agreement from October 15, through 5 p.m, October 17.