#UH Board of Regents

National recruitment for next UH president to begin in late May

The national recruitment for the next president of the University of Hawaiʻi 10-campus system will officially begin in late May 2024 after the UH Board of Regents approved the position description and leadership profile at its May 16 monthly meeting.

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.

Kawaiʻaeʻa named UH Hilo Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Dr. Keiki Kawaiʻaeʻa will be begin the position on Aug. 14.

Former governor, Big Island CEO, Maui attorney appointed to University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents

Gov. Josh Green appointed former Hawaiʻi Gov. Neil Abercrombie, Global Resiliency Hub CEO Alapaki Nahale-a of the Big island and attorney Lauren Akitake to the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.

University of Hawai‘i regents approve new student housing project

The facility will consist of two buildings and include 316 units with 558 beds, a childcare facility, retail and café space, bike storage, study rooms, laundry facility, mail and package room, outdoor amenity decks and on-site management.

Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters awarded to Native Hawaiian leaders

Edith Kekuhikuhipuʻuoneonāaliʻiōkohala Kenao Kanakaʻole, Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett and Jerald Kimo Alama Keaulana were each awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at the April 20 meeting of the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.

Hawaiʻi County Seat Open on UH Board of Regents

The Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) of the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents is now accepting applications for three seats on the Board of Regents.

Regents to Consider Maunakea Management Rules Draft

The UH Board of Regents will consider the draft rules for adoption on Nov. 6 at its regular meeting set for 9:30 a.m. in the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center.

LETTER: UH Board of Regents Chair Talks Maunakea

“At our University of Hawaiʻi, voices on both sides of the Thirty Meter Telescope issue have vigorously advocated for their respective positions.”

UH Regents Approve Tuition Freeze for Most Students

The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents (BOR) has approved on Thursday, May 16, 2019, a three-year freeze of undergraduate tuition rates.

New Members Appointed to UH Board of Regents

The UH Board of Regents welcomes three new members: Alapaki Nahale-a (Hawaiʻi County), Robert Frank Westerman (Kauaʻi County) and Kelli K.K. Acopan (Student Regent).

Regents to Consider Revisions to Proposed Maunakea Rules

UH administration has asked the Board of Regents to approve a request to revise certain provisions in the current draft of the proposed administrative rules.

Ige Nominates Hawai‘i Island Executive to UH Board of Regents

Douglas Shinsato will join the Board of Regents, pending Senate confirmation.

Finalist List for Hawai‘i County UH Board of Regents

The Candidate Advisory Council for the UH Board of Regents has presented a list of candidates to Gov. David Ige to fill a Hawaiʻi County seat vacancy.

OPINION: Can the State Run UH Better Than … UH?

Lawmakers may have just handed a checkbook from one incapable organization to another.

Inouye Tributes Include Renaming UHH College of Pharmacy

A ceremony at the University of Hawaii at Manoa today follows Thursday’s actions by the Board of Regents to rename facilities across the state in his honor.

HCC’s Yoshida Recipient of Regents Award

The veteran educator has worn many hats, both as a teacher and administrator at Hawaii Community College.

UPDATE: Regents, Greenwood Say Relationship ‘Strong’

The university’s Board of Regents and its president have apparently settled their differences.