News Releases
OB-GYN Faculty Create Endowment with $500,000 Gift
Honolulu – Faculty of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health (OB-GYN) at the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) are involved in nearly a third of the births in Hawai‘i each year. Many of these physicians practice medicine through the University Health Partners of Hawaiʻi (UHP), which is JABSOM’s faculty practice plan.
Maui Electric Announces $30,000 Endowment Fund for Sustainable Science Management Program
KAHULUI, Hawaiʻi Jan. 23, 2016 – Maui Electric Company announced that it has established
the Maui Electric Company Sustainability Scholarship Endowment fund through a grant from the Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI) Charitable Foundation for students enrolled in the
Sustainable Science Management (SSM) program at University of Hawai’i Maui College. Maui
Electric President Sharon Suzuki presented a check for $30,000 to Chancellor Lui Hokoana during a ceremony held at the UH Maui College campus on Thursday, Jan. 14.
The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation Donates $90,000 for Kapi‘olani CC Lunalilo Scholars
HONOLULU – The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation has granted $90,000 to fund scholarships for students who have completed their first year in the Lunalilo Scholars Program at Kapi‘olani Community College. Their goal is to encourage students to participate in the peer mentor component of the program, and nurture the cycle of learning and giving back.
Ingersoll Rand Foundation Funds UHWO Facilities Management Program
WEST OʻAHU – The Ingersoll Rand Charitable Foundation has awarded $25,000 to support the University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu facilities management program. This funding will be dedicated to a pilot certification program for facilities managers to achieve a Sustainable Facility Manager certification through the International Facility Managers Association (IFMA).
Gov. Ige announces $6.8 million in grants to promote STEM jobs for Hawai‘i
A state-wide initiative involving education, industry and nonprofit sectors to strengthen Hawai‘i’s innovation economy and workforce, and expand education and employment opportunities for state residents.
Expanding Access and Inspiring Future Scientists
Hilo, Hawai‘i – Hawaiʻi Island schoolchildren will enjoy greater access to educational experiences at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in 2016, thanks to the generosity of the Japan Foundation for Promotion of Astronomy (JFPA) through Subaru Telescope. Earlier this month, the foundation awarded a grant of ¥800,000 ($7,200) to ‘Imiloa for its school field trip program, with the funds designated to help support roundtrip transportation costs for schools outside Hilo.
CoolingCancer.org Combats Cancer Through Giving
HONOLULU – The University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center recently celebrated CoolingCancer.org’s $45,000 gift raised with proceeds from a golf tournament that took place over the Labor Day weekend.
Scholarship Builds on Daniel and Lydia Makuakāne’s Hawaiian Language Legacy
Hawai'i Island - The family of Daniel and Lydia Makuakāne have made a pledge of $100,000 to establish the Daniel and Lydia Makuakāne Endowed Scholarship. The endowment honors their parents Daniel and Lydia Makuakāne for their contributions to the preservation and perpetuation of Hawaiian language and cultural practices. The scholarship is intended to help increase the number and proficiency of Hawaiian speakers. It will support eligible undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the University of Hawai'i at Hilo Ka Haka 'Ula o Ke'elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language.
Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle Supports Scholarships at Windward Community College
KANEOHE, HI – Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle (LKOC) donated $6,000 to fund scholarships at Windward Community College. The gift will be awarded to students during the 2016-2017 academic year.
Development Professionals Elaine Evans and Linh Hoang Poe Promoted
HONOLULU – The University of Hawai‘i Foundation is happy to announce that development professionals Elaine Evans and Linh Hoang Poe have been promoted.
Andrew and Mary Weinberg Support Cancer Immunotherapy at UH Cancer Center
HONOLULU – The Andrew and Mary Weinberg Foundation has donated $150,000 to establish the Andrew and Mary Weinberg Cancer Immunotherapy Fund at the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center. This fund will support research-related activities in cancer immunotherapy including the recruitment of a lead researcher in cancer immunotherapy, research supplies and equipment, expenditures related to meetings and conferences, travel expenses for speakers and recruits, and outreach and education activities.
Moore and Johnson $500k gift funds music endowment
HONOLULU - Randolph Moore, University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents chair, and his wife Dr. Lynne Johnson, have made a $500,000 gift to create the Randolph G. Moore and Lynne Johnson Endowed Fund for Music. This endowment will support the Music Department at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa College of Arts and Humanities primarily in the area of Musicology.
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