Hawaiʻi financial executives group launches scholarship
The Hawaiʻi Chapter of Financial Executives International establishes a $35,000 scholarship at the UH Mānoa Shidler College of Business.
UH Foundation hires and staff changes
The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation announces new staff additions and changes for Kimo Kai, Margaret Shiba, Kristi Bates and Kelli Anne Takenaka.
$3 million puts Pan-STARRS back on track
An anonymous $3 million gift to the Institute for Astronomy will allow Pan-STARRS to continue astronomy research of global import.
Largest gift to Windward supports student access
A gift of more than $922,000 from the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation will support 200 potential Windward CC students who may not have been likely to attend college.
Anonymous donor makes $9.2 million gift to UH
One of the largest gift commitments ever made to UH by a private individual will fund student scholarships and support science and culinary programs.
Rainbow, Vulcan Fever scholarships benefit student athletes
A donation from the Hawaiʻi Food Industry Association Foundation supports scholarships for student athletes at UH Mānoa and UH Hilo.
More-affordable legacies at UH and more in the news
Affordable naming opportunities for UH community college facilities are among the items highlighted in news coverage of UH programs and people over the past week.
Mānoa geologist part of Mars rover team and more in the news
Scott Rowland’s connection to the current Mars rover project is among the highlights of media coverage this week featuring UH programs, alumni and activities.
UH Foundation CEO to serve on national board
UH Foundation’s Donna Vuchinich selected to serve on CASE’s National Committee for Institutionally Related Foundations.
UH West Oʻahu opens in August and more in the news
The August opening of the new UH West Oʻahu campus in Kapolei is highlighted in news coverage of UH programs and people during the past week.
