President Hensel provides updates on federal policy, upholds UH’s values
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.
President Hensel: Federal policies pose major challenges for UH
Hensel provided a stark update on the impact of new federal policies during a March 13 open forum, which was live-streamed to more than 1,000 viewers and more than 220 in-person attendees.
23 representatives named to federal policy advisory council
The council will meet twice a month, serving as a forum for community voices to help shape the university’s approach to evolving national policies.
President Hensel to host open forum on federal policy changes
The forum will be held on March 13, 3–4:30 p.m. at the UH Mānoa Campus Center Ballroom.
President Hensel: Reaffirming values, EO update, March campus forum
“No shift in federal policy can change who we are or our unwavering commitment to ensuring that every member of our campus community is valued and welcomed.”
Helping UH students affected by funding freezes, executive orders
The UH Foundation launched the Graduate Student Success Fund to provide direct relief to students affected by federal cuts.
New website on federal policy updates
“As we walk through this moment of change, it is critically important to say clearly that UH remains steadfast in its mission and core values.”
President Hensel updates regents on impact of changes to federal policy
Hensel also provided an update on her tour of the UH campuses and education centers in her first 90 days as UH President
President Hensel: Steering UH through shifts in national policy
“I can assure you that we are approaching this moment with care, thoughtfulness, and an unwavering commitment to our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.”
UH opposes NIH plan to cut research funding support
“By limiting this essential support, the federal government is stepping back from its long-standing commitment to advancing medical innovation.”
