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David Lassner
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University of Hawaiʻi President David Lassner made his report to the Board of Regents at their meeting on September 22, 2016.
Highlights included:
- The World Conservation Congress, a game-changer for State of Hawaiʻi and UH participants
- Early College and dual credit programs having a huge impact on college enrollment and retention
- Construction begins on the new UH Hilo College of Pharmacy building
- Culinary Institute of the Pacific construction at Diamond Head on track
- Chancellor search updates for UH West Oʻahu and UH Mānoa