UH ‘most important institution for Hawaiʻi’s future’: David Lassner’s aloha interview
Lassner sat down for a wide-ranging interview with UH News less than three weeks before his retirement, covering his 47-year UH career.
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.”
President’s November report: Athletic director announcement
Lassner also provided updates on a project labor agreement, the marine education and training center and a community college summer tuition pilot program.
President Lassner honored by UH Board of Regents
“It's been an amazing 47 years, including these last 11 as president. I feel great about what I've done and I feel great about what I'm gonna do next.”
President’s October report: UHPA contract, fall 2024 enrollment, Mountain West
Lassner also honored the UH Mānoa women's soccer team and Professor Joseph Keaweʻaimoku Kaholokula
President’s Sept. report: Israel/Gaza and the path forward for UH
Lassner also honored UH Cancer Center's Lang Wu, the UH nominee for state employee of the year, and provided updates on enrollment for fall 2024 and extramural funding for the current fiscal year.
Public forums for UH Presidential candidates set to begin
The finalists, Wendy F. Hensel and Julian Vasquez Heilig, will attend an open house and a moderated public forum in each of the four counties.
Finalists for UH President named, public forums scheduled
The finalists will be introduced through open houses and public forums during the weeks of September 23 and September 30 in Maui, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi and Honolulu counties.
President search on schedule, finalists expected in September
There were more than 90 applicants for the position, and the finalists are scheduled to be announced in September.
