UH president updates on fed shutdown, student support, more
President Hensel also highlighted food aid efforts and student information dashboard updates.
President Hensel also highlighted food aid efforts and student information dashboard updates.
UH is transforming its 10 campuses with over $220 million in modernization and sustainability projects.
The multi-year effort to create a unified, fully articulated general education curriculum across the 10 campuses is aimed at improving transfer, reducing barriers and enhancing student success.
UH President Wendy Hensel outlined the opportunities and challenges of restructuring the 10-campus system.
Hensel also presented the UH President’s Award for Excellence in building and grounds maintenance to Ivan Hartison.
“This is not just about computer science. [AI] touches agriculture, trades, finance and the careers that define Hawaiʻi’s workforce.”
UH Regent Ernie Kaʻaumoana Wilson Jr. ended his term in July 2025 after serving on the BOR for 10 years.
Hensel also honored Willard Wilson Award winner Professor Robert Toonen.
Regent Gabriel Lee was re-elected chair, Mike Miyahira was voted first vice chair, and student regent Joshua Faumuina was voted second vice chair.
Gapero will fill the seat held by outgoing regent Ernest Wilson.