News Releases
KYA Design Group Builds Bridges with School of Architecture
"KYA Design Group is privileged to share our blessings by presenting our gift to the School of Architecture and the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation, as a token of our appreciation, support and continued commitment.
Addressing Childhood Obesity Together
(Honolulu, Hawaiʻi) — The Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association (HMSA) Foundation has announced it will provide $419,790 over three years to support the establishment of the Hawaiʻi Initiative for Childhood Obesity Research and Education (HICORE) within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine.
Don Weir Named New Executive Director For Na Koa
(Honolulu, Hawaiʻi) — The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation in partnership with ʻAhahui Koa Anuenue and the University of Hawaiʻi Athletics Department, have created the new position of Executive Director for the school's football booster club, Na Koa. Dr. Don Weir will assume the position beginning on Monday, March 2.
Jimmy and Jeanne Yagi Establish Endowment at UH Hilo
"We want this endowment to remind people of the example of our parents, who contributed to the community in many ways. They guided us and many other people, and we honor them for that."
James and Jeanne Yagi
Scholarships to Nurture Golfing Champions of Tomorrow
"On behalf of the 260 members and apprentices from Aloha Section of PGA, it is our privilege to partner with Castle Resorts & Hotels and the UH Foundation to provide $50,000 towards scholarships for the UH Mānoa Men's and Women's golf program.
Grant Gives Low Income Students at UH Hilo Opportunity to Study Abroad
Institute For Study Abroad Foundation Announces $100,000 Gift for Scholarships
SBS Media Holdings and SBS Foundation Creates Korean Law Faculty Fund
(Honolulu, Hawaiʻi) — SBS Media Holdings Co., Ltd. and SBS Foundation of Seoul, Korea has announced a gift of $200,000 to establish an expendable fund known as the Korean Law Faculty Fund at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law.
Architects Hawaii Establishes Endowment at UH Mānoa
Endowed Fund to Promote Excellence Within School of Architecture
Families Unite to Establish Scholarship Endowment
Toyama, Yamasaki and Masaki Families Create "ToYaMasaki" Fund
World-Renowned Entomologist Establishes Scholarship at UH Mānoa
"I was very fortunate to have an excellent mentor at UH, Dr. Minoru Tamashiro, who showed me the path to science. Now that I am in a position to give back, I hope to provide something for students to broaden their horizons."
Dr. Nan-Yao Su
Yamanaka Family Establishes Scholarship at UH Hilo
"Our family - the Yamanaka's and the Palea's--are honored to establish this scholarship in the name of our parents, Hiromu and Helen Yamanaka."
Vern Yamanaka
Hawaiʻi Musical Legends Build on Legacy Of Aloha
"Hawaiʻi is your real home and your spiritual home. There are many islands of the world with white sand beaches, rolling waves and swaying palm trees, but it is the culture and the spirit of Hawaiʻi's people and ancestors that make us unique.
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