Kumu hula Robert Cazimero to receive UH honorary doctorate
UH will honor kumu hula Robert Cazimero for his lifelong contributions to Hawaiian culture, music and education.
UH will honor kumu hula Robert Cazimero for his lifelong contributions to Hawaiian culture, music and education.
Hensel noted that the university is having productive conversations with legislators and recognizes the challenges they face in balancing many urgent needs for Hawaiʻi’s people this year.
The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.
The regent will serve a five-year appointment beginning July 1, 2026, subject to confirmation by the state Senate.
The Candidate Advisory Council for the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents has presented a list of four candidates to Gov. Josh Green
A 1967 graduate of UH Mānoa’s Shidler College of Business, Dods is widely regarded as one of Hawaiʻi’s most influential business leaders.
Hensel delivered her report from Portland, Oregon, where the UH Mānoa men’s basketball team prepared to compete in the first round of the NCAA Division I Tournament.
The two Honolulu County seats for 5-year appointments, beginning July 1, 2026, are subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.
The coordinated hires will span five UH health units focusing on high-priority need areas.
Hensel also highlighted exploration of a unified UH West Oʻahu and Leeward Community College; the success of the AI chatbots; and the Direct2UH initiative.