A new era of leadership: UH‘s new President Wendy Hensel
Wendy Hensel will assume the role of UH president on January 1, 2025. With a leadership style rooted in compassion, she is poised to tackle key challenges.
Meet Wendy Hensel: A life shaped by resilience, learning and love
Wendy Hensel will assume the role of UH president on January 1, 2025. A mother of four, she shares her journey, perspectives and values.
Gratitude from incoming President Wendy Hensel
“While there is a steep learning curve, I am so grateful for the gifts of support, knowledge, and insight provided by so many stakeholders who are uniform in their passion for the University of Hawaiʻi.”
UH regents unanimously select Wendy Hensel as next UH President
Hensel will succeed David Lassner who announced in September 2023, that he would retire at the end of 2024 after serving as president for more than 11 years.
