No major university can grow and excel without a healthy mix of public and private funds. Private contributions leverage public funds and maximize taxpayer dollars. Through partnering with philanthropic investors, our university can sustain excellence and enhance the student experience, making our campuses learning destinations of choice.
Many of the donors who give major gifts to the University of Hawaiʻi do so to support a program, school, or area of study that they believe in. Without exception, their gift has a major impact on our students, faculty and campus community as a whole.
Recent Impact Stories
Nursing has taught me to be humble, compassionate, patient and empathetic.
"You knew who she was right away: outgoing, loyal, and a very good friend."
Programs reach out to elementary school students in underserved communities.
I hope to obtain a position as a lead scientist with the USDA, potentially to help eradicate invasive fruit fly species from agricultural fields.
“Top-notch science, totally new ideas; and some of the scientists who attended are our co-authors.”
Local firm sets up scholarship for UH Mānoa Department of Urban and Regional Planning.
The first harvest came in; the new factory was ready—just in time for the pandemic.
A lifelong interest in anthropology, a commitment to academic research and a friendship standing the test of time.
The thought of pushing my dreams aside crossed my mind, but I knew I had a greater purpose.