#David Lassner
Wendy Hensel says she will elevate diversity, indigenous values as new University of Hawaiʻi president
The Board of Regentsʻ unanimous choice to take over for outgoing president David Lassner said despite not being from Hawaiʻi, she would continue to uplift indigenous values of the University of Hawaiʻi.
Regents on track to select next University of Hawai‘i president in mid-October
The coming announcement follows a series of public events for the two finalists, Julian Vasquez Heilig and Wendy Hensel.
Over 90 people apply for top job at University of Hawai‘i
The board plans to publicly identify the finalists in September and will hold a series of public forums to introduce them to stakeholders.
UH-Hilo professors honored for excellence in teaching
Two University of Hawai‘i at Hilo professors were among several faculty members recognized statewide for their excellence in teaching and research.
Report: Class of 2023 high school graduates persist amid pandemic obstacles
The Class of 2023 College and Career Readiness Indicator report details the achievements of 11,538 students across 65 public schools including public charters.
Search underway for next chancellor of Hawai‘i Community College
The position was announced locally and nationally on Jan. 8 with an expected start date of July 1.
1 month left: Public asked to participate in survey on next UH president
Current University of Hawai‘i President David Lassner will retire at the end of 2024 or when the next president officially starts.
Historic University of Hawaiʻi fundraising campaign launches public phase
To raise $1 billion for current and future students, faculty and researchers at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses, the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation launched the public phase of the fundraiser called For UH • For Hawaiʻi.
University of Hawaiʻi campuses waive application fees for Hawaiʻi residents
Hawaiʻi residents can now apply to any of the University of Hawaiʻi’s 10 campuses without an application fee, as the University seeks to strengthen the pipeline into public higher education across the state.
UH President David Lassner to retire at end of 2024
University of Hawaiʻi President David Lassner notified the Board of Regents and employees by email on Tuesday that he plans to retire at the end of 2024.
Forbes ranks University of Hawaiʻi system among nation’s best employers for women
The University of Hawaiʻi System ranks No. 17 in the U.S. education industry on Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Employers for Women list, highlighting the university’s commitment to an inclusive work environment.
Hawaiʻi Community College names Hilo native interim chancellor
Hilo native Susan Kazama has been appointed interim chancellor of Hawaiʻi Community College, effective July 1.
University of Hawaiʻi president calls Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action ‘beyond disappointing’
University of Hawai’i President David Lassner called the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action in college admissions “beyond disappointing.”
Chancellor Rachel Solemsaas leaving Hawaiʻi Community College
Rachel Solemsaas, who has served as chancellor of Hawai‘i Community College since 2016, will be stepping down after the spring 2023 semester, the college announced Friday.
New athletics director sought for University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is searching for a new athletics director to replace retiring David Matlin who has served in the position for eight years.
Hawaiian Kingdom overthrow, National Day of Racial Healing commemorated at UH
To commemorate 130 years since the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom and the 7th annual National Day of Racial Healing, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa held an inaugural event called Hawaiʻi Kuʻu Home Aloha (Hawaiʻi my beloved home). Hosted by the UH Mānoa Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office, more than 200 participants gathered on the Honolulu […]
UH to Resume On-Campus Education This Fall
University of Hawai‘i students will attend classes on campus this fall, or at least that’s the plan.
Search Begins for New UH Astronomy Director
The University of Hawai‘i Institute for Astronomy is in the market for a new director and as of Tuesday, the search has officially begun.
UH Enrollment Drops Across the State
Enrollment across the University of Hawai‘i’s 10 campuses statewide dipped roughly 2% in the fall 2019 semester as compared to the year before.
Kim Offers ‘Way Forward’ in Maunakea Booklet
On Monday, Mayor Harry Kim released a nine-page PDF that he’s calling his Maunakea Booklet.
