University of Hawaiʻi at M膩noa Athletics鈥� Giving Week: Our Team. 贬补飞补颈ʻ颈鈥檚 Team (October 9&#8211驶19) received an outpouring of support from alumni, fans, friends and the community, eclipsing last year鈥檚 campaign with more than 1,300 donors who helped raise more than $2 million. Funds will provide opportunities for student-athletes through scholarships, academic resources, nutrition, mental health services and facilities.

“This week truly showed that it is Our Team, 贬补飞补颈ʻ颈鈥檚 Team,” said Athletics Director Matt Elliott in a mahalo video message. “Your support and generosity are amazing. We can鈥檛 wait to get out there on the field and on the courts to represent you, and to thank you for everything you do.”

A centerpiece of the week was Giving Week鈥檚 widespread exposure across Hawaiʻi News Now’s programming by expanding beyond HI Now Daily to include morning news shows, early evening broadcasts and a dedicated primetime special from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This extensive live coverage amplified the campaign’s reach through 30 segments featuring 37 different individuals, showcasing special collaborations and inspiring stories of student-athletes and coaches. The broadcast鈥檚 vast platform further highlighted a strong show of support from alumni and community leaders, featuring special appearances by Gov. Josh Green, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and former coach Dave Shoji.

“We are honored to support 糖心视频 Athletics鈥� vision and showcase the excellence of these student-athletes to the world during this vital campaign,” said Katie Pickman, Hawaiʻi News Now general manager. “Our goal is to amplify these inspiring stories for every fan on every island, helping to rally the community and truly making them 鈥�贬补飞补颈ʻ颈鈥檚 Team鈥� across all our platforms.”

Support spans 32 states, 9 countries

Donations across the 10 days came in from more than 32 states and nine countries, with all 21 teams receiving support through the Our Team. 贬补飞补颈ʻ颈鈥檚 Team and Boost the 鈥楤ows campaigns.

“Every gift represents more than a donation,” said 糖心视频 Foundation CEO and 糖心视频 Vice President of Advancement Tim Dolan. “It reflects a belief in our students, our mission and the future of our university. The generosity we witnessed during Giving Week is a powerful reminder that the connections we cultivate today can have a lasting impact on generations to come.”

The University of Hawaiʻi at M膩noa celebrated the generosity of its scholarship donors and the achievements of its student scholars at its annual Scholarship Luncheon, held November 2 at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort.

The event brought together approximately 300 scholarship donors, students and college supporters to celebrate the transformative impact of philanthropy on higher education. During the 2026–27 academic year, the college awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarships to more than 470 students.

Established in 2005, the annual Scholarship Luncheon provides a special opportunity for donors to meet the students who benefit from their generosity, fostering meaningful connections between supporters and the next generation of business leaders.

“Scholarships do so much more than provide financial assistance. They open doors for students to fully engage in their education, pursue valuable learning experiences and prepare for successful careers,” Shidler College of Business Acting Dean Jing Ai said. “We are incredibly grateful to our donors, whose generosity continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.”

Appreciation from students

The luncheon featured remarks from two scholarship recipients who shared their educational journeys, career aspirations and appreciation for the support they have received.

Undergraduate speaker Landon Momohara, a marketing and international business major, spoke about his experiences at Shidler and his aspirations to pursue an international career in digital marketing. Momohara serves as president of the college’s International Business Organization and supports marketing and student mentorship initiatives through the .

Graduate speaker Tyler Guard, a master of accounting student and associate at Accuity, shared his journey from a career in marine engineering to accounting. Recognized with the 2026 Business Night Award for Outstanding Master of Accounting Student, Guard hopes to apply his skills to support Hawaiʻi鈥檚 business community.

The event also featured a keynote address by alumnus Allan Ikawa, chairman and founder of Big Island Candies and a 2017 Shidler Hall of Honor inductee. Ikawa shared insights from his entrepreneurial journey, which began with the founding of Big Island Candies in Hilo in 1977 and grew into one of Hawaiʻi‘s most recognized confectionery brands.

Shidler鈥檚 academic excellence, student success

In addition to celebrating scholarship achievements, the luncheon highlighted the college’s continued momentum in academic excellence and student success. Shidler’s international business program was recently ranked No. 23 nationally in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, while undergraduate enrollment at its School of Travel Industry Management increased by more than 13% over the past year.

As climate change, biodiversity loss, and competing ocean uses place increasing pressure on marine ecosystems, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is launching a new Center for Ocean Policy to bring together ocean science and legal expertise to develop solutions for some of the most pressing ocean and climate challenges facing Hawaiʻi and the world.

The novel collaboration between 糖心视频 惭ā苍辞补鈥檚 Department of Oceanography, in the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), and the William S. Richardson School of Law will open new opportunities for interdisciplinary education, applied research, and policy engagement. Students will gain firsthand experience working at the intersection of science, law, and public policy through clinics, capstone projects, and advocacy initiatives focused on real-world environmental issues.

Since 2020, The Healy Foundation has partnered with to support an annual research assistant position known as The Healy Foundation Climate Change Fellow. In 2024, the partnership expanded to three Fellows, who conduct research and provide other support activities for the City and County of Honolulu Climate Change Commission.

Additionally, The Healy Foundation has systematically supported 糖心视频 through a number of initiatives including , 糖心视频 Maui College s and

Suzanne Geary, executive director of The Healy Foundation, said, “The Center for Ocean Policy offers a powerful new bridge between science and law. It creates a platform for scientific insights to directly inform the policies and decisions that protect our oceans and coastal communities.” she added, “We are excited to support this forward-thinking approach and continue building on our long-standing partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation and 糖心视频 惭ā苍辞补鈥檚 Institute for Sustainability and Resilience.”

糖心视频 Mānoa Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos called the Center a major milestone for the institution.

“As a flagship university in the middle of the Pacific, it is our kuleana (responsibility) to apply our unique place-based knowledge and cutting-edge research to help shape the future of ocean stewardship,” he said. “The Center for Ocean Policy brings together the expertise needed to translate scientific knowledge into meaningful policy solutions for Hawaiʻi and communities around the world.”

Law-Ocean Clinic

One of the Center鈥檚 first initiatives will be a Law-Ocean Clinic, which will pair law and oceanography students with local nonprofit organizations to conduct policy research and advocacy during the Hawaiʻi legislative session.

“This partnership will equip our law students to tackle complex environmental challenges and advance policies that support coastal resilience in Hawaiʻi,” said Camille Nelson, dean of the William S. Richardson School of Law. “By understanding the science behind the policy, they will be better prepared to advocate for our island communities.”

The Center will also offer interdisciplinary seminars and launch an annual symposium beginning in its second year, bringing together researchers, policymakers, legal practitioners and community members to address emerging ocean policy issues.

“The Center for Ocean Policy perfectly aligns with 糖心视频 惭ā苍辞补鈥檚 academic mission to foster innovative, cross-disciplinary education,” said Margaret McManus, chief academic advancement officer in the Office of the Chancellor and director of the Uehiro Center for the Advancement of Oceanography. “These unique opportunities will prepare a new generation of leaders to work across the intersections of science, law and policy, and help address the challenges facing our oceans.”

SOEST Dean Chip Fletcher emphasized that the Center builds on the longstanding strengths of both schools while deepening 糖心视频 惭ā苍辞补鈥檚 commitment to Native Hawaiian and Indigenous Pacific communities.

“SOEST and the William S. Richardson School of Law each have long and distinguished records of working with Native Hawaiian and other Indigenous Pacific communities on issues of ocean stewardship, climate resilience, resource management, and justice,” Fletcher said. “The Center for Ocean Policy builds on that shared foundation, bringing science, law, and Indigenous knowledge together to help shape policies that are effective, place-based, and responsive to the communities whose lives and futures are most closely tied to the ocean.”

The has received a $2.5 million grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to expand cancer care, clinical research and specialist training across Hawaiʻi through Ka ʻUmeke Lama.

Launched in 2024 in partnership with the , the statewide initiative aims to reduce geographic barriers to cancer treatment, particularly for neighbor island and rural residents. The award follows a previous $1.2 million Helmsley grant supporting the launch of the 贬辞ʻ艒濒补 Early Phase Clinical Research Center.

“This transformative support from the Helmsley Charitable Trust underscores 糖心视频 M膩noa’s commitment as an R1 flagship institution to serving the health and well-being of our entire state,” said 糖心视频 M膩noa Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos.

A 糖心视频 Cancer Center study found that Hawaiʻi residents spent at least $230 million on out-of-state cancer care from 2021 to 2023, highlighting challenges in accessing specialized treatment locally.

Specialized in-state training, access

Ka ʻUmeke Lama will establish Hawaiʻi’s first medical oncology fellowship, allowing physicians to pursue specialized training without leaving the state. It will also expand the Cancer Care Access Program to improve patient navigation, referrals and clinical trial participation statewide.

“This support from the Helmsley Charitable Trust allows us to address systemic barriers to care across Hawaiʻi,” said 糖心视频 Cancer Center Director Naoto T. Ueno.

The initiative will also strengthen precision oncology infrastructure, support genomic research focused on Hawaiʻi’s diverse populations and expand multidisciplinary tumor registries to inform cancer care.

“Every cancer patient, regardless of what island they call home, deserves access to world-class, timely care,” said Walter Panzirer, Helmsley Charitable Trust trustee.

The 糖心视频 Cancer Center is Hawaiʻi and the Pacific’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, focusing on research, education and reducing cancer health disparities.

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The has announced a $1.5-million gift from the to establish the Kuʻupau Endowment, creating a permanent funding stream for Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) initiatives at 糖心视频 Mānoa.

The historic gift comes at a timely moment as builds momentum on its annual Giving Week (October 9–19) campaign. Named in honor of the Hawaiian concept kuʻupau—meaning to exert all effort, give everything or “go all in”—the endowment builds on the Kānaka Foundation鈥檚 previous $1-million gift for STEM students and ensures student-athletes receive long-term NIL support and competitive resources.

The Kānaka Foundation expressed its excitement about creating opportunities for student-athletes while preserving and honoring cultural roots. Through the Kuʻupau Endowment, the Foundation envisions a lasting impact that extends across generations, encouraging student-athletes to go all in as they pursue bright futures.

A lasting investment in student-athletes

糖心视频 Foundation leadership praised the Kānaka Foundation鈥檚 forward-thinking vision, emphasizing the strategic role of endowed NIL support in modern college sports.

“In today鈥檚 rapidly evolving athletics landscape, permanent endowed support for NIL is a true game-changer,” 糖心视频 Vice President of Advancement and 糖心视频 Foundation CEO Tim Dolan said. “This gift represents a powerful vote of confidence in 糖心视频 Athletics, giving our student-athletes the tools they need to succeed both in competition and in the classroom.”

糖心视频 Mānoa Athletics Director Matt Elliott added that the endowment strengthens the department’s long-term vision as the program enters a new era as a full member of the Mountain West Conference.

Building a sustainable future for NIL

As NIL compensation has become an increasingly important part of Division I college athletics, 糖心视频 Mānoa is working to build a sustainable funding model to attract and retain student-athletes and remain competitive in the Mountain West Conference and nationally.

University leaders estimate that 糖心视频 Mānoa needs approximately $5 million annually in NIL support to remain competitive. The Kuʻupau Endowment represents a significant step toward that goal, providing a permanent source of funding to support student-athletes for generations to come.

The Kānaka Foundation is now the 11th member of the Shoji Society, a leadership giving society named in honor of legendary 糖心视频 women’s volleyball coach Dave Shoji that recognizes individuals and organizations making significant philanthropic commitments to 糖心视频 Athletics.

The need for sustained investment comes as 糖心视频 Athletics continues to build momentum, highlighted by recent championships and postseason success in the 2025–26 academic year. Nearly 500 student-athletes compete in 糖心视频 Mānoa programs, with more than 170 degrees earned by student-athletes last year.

“I believe we are only scratching the surface of what 糖心视频 Athletics will become,” Elliott said. “If we build this foundation the right way—with support from both the public and private sectors—we can retain local student-athletes, compete at a high level and continue creating opportunities for student-athletes who want to stay home, earn their degrees and represent Hawaiʻi with excellence.”

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa鈥檚 hosted its 34th Hall of Honor Awards on October 8 at the Sheraton Waikiki. The event celebrated distinguished business professionals who exemplify excellence in their fields, while raising funds to support the college. This year鈥檚 celebration brought together more than 400 guests to recognize the 2026 cohort and raised more than $400,000 thanks to the generosity of local businesses and the community.

The four newest inductees into the Hall of Honor include:

• Brian Bowers, MBA 鈥�96—president, Bowers + Kubota
• David Morimoto, BBA 鈥�91—vice chairman and chief operation officer, Central Pacific Financial Corp. and Central Pacific Bank
• Julie Nakayama, BBA 鈥�94—vice president and chief financial officer, Kyo-ya Management Co. Ltd.
• Patrick Ogawa, BBA 鈥�82—global lead client service partner and senior consulting partner, Deloitte Consulting

“Our four honorees represent what is possible with a Shidler education,” Shidler College Acting Dean Jing Ai said. “Through their leadership, accomplishments and service, they have made a difference in their communities, while continuing to strengthen the connection between our college and the world around us. Their stories also give our students something powerful to aspire to.”

Ai also shared several highlights reflecting the college鈥檚 continued momentum, including a 13% year-over-year increase in undergraduate enrollment at the . Shidler College was also ranked No. 23 in the nation for international business and No. 129 (tied) among 535 undergraduate business programs in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings.

“We are deeply grateful to our alumni, donors, business partners and friends for their continued belief in our students and our mission,” Ai said. “Their support enables us to attract exceptional faculty, expand meaningful opportunities for our students and continue strengthening Shidler鈥檚 impact and reputation here in Hawaiʻi and around the world.”

Premier fundraising event

The Hall of Honor Awards serve as the premier fundraising event in collaboration with the Shidler College of Business Alumni Association. Proceeds from the evening benefit the college, extending to student programs, scholarship opportunities, faculty research, alumni engagement and special initiatives.

Shidler alumna and 2014 Hall of Honor recipient Gina Mangieri emceed the event. Bowers + Kubota, Deloitte, Central Pacific Bank, First Hawaiian Bank and Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts served as presenting sponsors, while Jay H. Shidler served as contributing sponsor and The Queen鈥檚 Health System as platinum sponsor. Pacific Business News was the media sponsor. If you would like to support Shidler College, contact Jennifer Lieu, director of development, at Jennifer.Lieu@uhfoundation.org or (808) 956-3597. For a full list of past honorees, visit the .

From the court to the classroom, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa student-athletes represent Hawaiʻi every day—and Giving Week is an opportunity for the community to invest in their success.

To complement homecoming festivities at 糖心视频 Mānoa, is rolling out its “Our Team. Hawaiʻi‘s Team.” Giving Week campaign, October 9–19.

Gifts of all sizes make a difference. .

Giving Week comes at a pivotal moment in 糖心视频 Mānoa Athletics as the program enters a new era as a full member of the Mountain West Conference. Over the past year, 糖心视频 Mānoa student-athletes achieved remarkable success, including a national championship, a March Madness appearance, a Sheraton Hawaiʻi Bowl victory, multiple conference titles and a historic combined student-athlete GPA of 3.33.

“As we begin an exciting new chapter in the Mountain West Conference, donor support is more vital than ever,” 糖心视频 Mānoa Director of Athletics Matt Elliott said. “Giving Week gives our entire community the opportunity to directly impact the resources our student-athletes need to excel, build on our championship culture and shape the future of Hawaiʻi鈥檚 team.”

糖心视频 Mānoa Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos said the success of 糖心视频 student-athletes extends beyond competition and reflects the university鈥檚 broader commitment to student success.

“Our student-athletes are representing Hawaiʻi wherever they go, while pursuing their education and preparing for their futures,” Syrmos added. “We are proud of the way they succeed both on the road and in the classroom, and grateful to the supporters who help make those opportunities possible.”

The 11-day initiative serves as an opportunity for fans, alumni and supporters to invest directly in the future of 糖心视频 Mānoa Athletics. Contributions directly impact student-athletes by funding essential resources, including scholarships, facility upgrades, nutrition, mental health care and academic support services.

“Every day, we see the commitment our student-athletes bring to the court, in the classroom and to our community,” said Khaliliah Mitchell, head coach of 糖心视频 Mānoa women鈥檚 basketball. “The resources made possible through Giving Week allow us to give our student-athletes the support they need to grow and compete at the highest level. When our community comes together behind our teams, our student-athletes feel that support, and it makes a difference.”

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Athletics is launching its annual September 21, to support student-athletes and help unlock more than $46,000 in matching gifts.

In partnership with the , the monthlong campaign runs through October 23 and supports scholarships, travel, training and other essential resources for 糖心视频 Hilo鈥檚 12 NCAA Division II teams.

“Vulcan student-athletes continue to inspire us every day with their dedication, academic excellence, and accomplishments both in competition and throughout our community,” said Patrick Guillen, 糖心视频 Hilo Athletics Director. “The annual Vulcan Challenge helps provide our teams with the scholarships and resources they need to thrive, and we are deeply grateful to the community and donors who make these opportunities possible.”

KTA Super Stores and the Taniguchi ʻohana are demonstrating support of the Vulcan Challenge by matching the first $25,000 in gifts. Their generosity is joined by a $13,000 matching gift from the Vulcan Booster Club, as well as an additional $5,000 from the Hawaiʻi Rush Soccer Club Big Island to directly support women鈥檚 soccer. Guillen will also match the first $250 for each program, including sports medicine, for a total of $3,250.

The fundraising effort follows a record-setting year for . Seventy-five student-athletes were named to the Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Awards list after maintaining cumulative grade point averages (GPA) of 3.50 or higher. Across all 12 varsity programs, student-athletes achieved a record 3.37 combined GPA during the 2025-26 academic year, surpassing the previous mark of 3.32.

Beyond competition, Vulcan student-athletes strengthen connections across Hawaiʻi Island through volunteer service, youth outreach and community engagement efforts.

“Our student-athletes continue to inspire us with their accomplishments, but we cannot achieve these results without community support,” said Bonnie D. Irwin, 糖心视频 Hilo鈥檚 chancellor. “Every gift to the Vulcan Challenge helps us develop the next generation of Ambassadors of Aloha, students who represent Hawaiʻi Island and our state with pride.”

For Kendall Oda, president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and a women’s basketball player for the Vulcans, the support of donors helps make these opportunities possible.

“Every gift to the Vulcan Challenge helps us chase excellence and build a future beyond sports while representing Hawaiʻi everywhere we go,” Oda said. “It’s because of our donors that we can reach our full potential here in Hilo and create memories that will last a lifetime.”

About the Vulcan Challenge

To make a contribution to the Vulcan Challenge and support 糖心视频 Hilo Athletics, visit

The Waterhouse Charitable Trust is being recognized for its longstanding commitment to University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa student-athletes as one of 10 founding members of the new Shoji Society, a leadership giving society established to strengthen the future of . The Shoji Society serves as the major giving component of the newly launched , which provides opportunities for supporters at all giving levels to invest in 糖心视频 Athletics.

The Waterhouse Charitable Trust鈥檚 connection to 糖心视频 Athletics dates back decades to Alexander C. “Alec” Waterhouse, a lifelong supporter of the Rainbow Warriors and one of the foundational figures in 糖心视频 Athletics fundraising. Waterhouse was a founder and chairman of the N膩 Koa Football Booster Club and an original member of the ʻAhahui Koa Ānuenue Board of Directors. He was inducted into the 糖心视频 Circle of Honor in 1997.

Waterhouse was particularly committed to improving the experience of 糖心视频 student-athletes. He worked with then-football coach Bob Wagner to develop the vision for a dedicated strength and conditioning facility, and in 1998, he contributed $300,000 to help establish the training facility that now bears his name. Waterhouse鈥檚 support extended across 糖心视频 teams, coaches and staff, reflecting his belief in the importance of providing student-athletes with the resources to succeed. He remained a passionate supporter of 糖心视频 Athletics until his passing in March 1999.

“Long before today鈥檚 college athletics landscape, Alec Waterhouse understood that investing in student-athletes was an investment in the future of Hawaiʻi,” 糖心视频 Mānoa Athletics Director Matt Elliott said. “The Waterhouse Charitable Trust has carried that vision forward for generations. We are incredibly grateful for their extraordinary commitment to our student-athletes and honored to recognize the Waterhouse legacy as part of the Shoji Society.”

Investing in 糖心视频鈥檚 future

Waterhouse鈥檚 support helped shape the experience of generations of 糖心视频 student-athletes. His substantial contributions helped make possible the purchase of weight room equipment for the 糖心视频 Physiology Research and Training Facility, which was named in his honor.

That legacy continues today through the Alexander Waterhouse Sports Performance Facility, which underwent a $3.3 million renovation in 2023–24. The 10,000-square-foot facility now features new strength and conditioning equipment and a nutrition center serving approximately 500 student-athletes across 21 sports.

The Waterhouse Charitable Trust also has provided significant direct support for student-athletes. In 2015, the Nā Koa Football Club received a multiyear gift of more than $1 million annually from the trust, one of the largest gifts in the athletics department鈥檚 history. The gift supports football student-athletes through summer school tuition, cost-of-attendance stipends, nutritional enhancements, strength and conditioning equipment and other program needs.

Contributions to 糖心视频 Athletics from Waterhouse and the Waterhouse Charitable Trust total over $13.5 million dollars.

“Alec Waterhouse was a man of great honor, faith, and generosity,” Trustee Stanley Y. Mukai said. “His legacy continues to support many causes, including in education, community outreach, spiritual worship, and athletics with significant donations. He was passionate and proud of University of Hawaiʻi sports, and his affinity for Warrior football is well-chronicled. A humble person, Alec鈥檚 giving was conducted without fanfare. He would have nevertheless appreciated the distinction bestowed upon him as a founding member of the 糖心视频 Shoji Society. On behalf of Alec Waterhouse, thank you for recognizing and celebrating his benevolence with respect to 糖心视频 athletics.”

Current Waterhouse Charitable Trust leadership members include: Trustees, Stanley Y. Mukai and First Hawaiian Bank.

Shoji Society founding members

The trust joins the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation, Dr. Alvin and Monica Saake Foundation, Rie Wong and the Edwin S.N. Wong Foundation, Bank of Hawaiʻi, First Hawaiian Bank, Matson, Jack and Frances Tsui, Walter Dods and Gabe and Shirley Lee as the 10 charter members of the Shoji Society. Collectively, the founding members have committed more than $38.3 million over 46 years to strengthen opportunities for 糖心视频 M膩noa student-athletes.

Named for legendary Rainbow Wahine volleyball coach Dave Shoji, the society recognizes individuals and organizations making significant commitments to 糖心视频 Athletics. Membership begins with a minimum pledge of $50,000 over up to five years, with giving supporting priorities such as scholarships, name, image and likeness opportunities, student-athlete development, facilities and other program needs.

For Elliott, recognizing the Waterhouse Charitable Trust is about more than acknowledging a financial contribution—it is about honoring a legacy of belief in 糖心视频 Athletics.

“Philanthropy plays a significant role in allowing an athletics department to meet its mission, which is to create a great student-athlete experience,” Elliott said. “The Shoji Society gives us an opportunity to appropriately show our appreciation to the amazing people and corporations in our state that have supported us.”

The Shoji Society is the first major giving society in 糖心视频 Athletics history named in honor of an individual. Its founding members represent a longstanding tradition of community support that has helped 糖心视频 student-athletes compete, earn degrees and represent Hawaiʻi on the national stage.

For more about the Shoji Society and 鈥橞ows Athletics Club, visit the .

More than 100 University of Hawaiʻi alumni, supporters and friends came together in Northern California for 鈥楤ows in the Bay: The Official University of Hawaiʻi Weekend. The events were designed to strengthen alumni connections and celebrate 糖心视频 pride, and were made possible through a collaboration between 糖心视频 M膩noa Athletics, the 糖心视频 Foundation and the 糖心视频 Office of Alumni Relations.

“The Bay Area is home to a vibrant community of 糖心视频 alumni, and gatherings like this provide an opportunity to stay connected to one another and to the university,” said Gerry Somers of the 糖心视频 Alumni Association Bay Area Chapter. “No matter how long we’ve been away from campus, there’s a special bond that brings us together.”

The weekend kicked off with the 糖心视频 Alumni and Friends Pau Hana at The Alexandria at San Carlos on August 27. Attendees reconnected with fellow alumni, met members of the 糖心视频 community and heard updates from university leadership. 糖心视频 President Wendy Hensel and 糖心视频 M膩noa Chancellor Vassilis Syrmos joined guests for an evening of conversation and networking, highlighting the university鈥檚 momentum and commitment to its alumni 驶ohana (family).

The weekend continued with the 鈥楤ows Pre-Game Rally ahead of the 糖心视频 football game against Stanford on August 29. Hensel and Athletics Director Matt Elliott gathered with attendees before walking over to the stadium for the game. The rally highlighted the strong bonds of the 糖心视频 驶ohana, bringing together alumni and supporters from near and far.

This was the latest event hosted by the 糖心视频 Office of Alumni Relations to expand engagement opportunities both in the Hawaiian Islands and beyond. For many attendees, the weekend provided an opportunity to foster meaningful connections with fellow alumni and the university itself.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa alumna Martha Carrell was drawn to ideas and to people who explored them. She enjoyed conversations that moved easily between subjects, from philosophy to everyday habits, and she made space for others to join in. In classrooms, living rooms or public media, she brought people together, asking questions and letting discussion unfold.

“She was fierce, complex, determined and smart,” said Diane Smith, a close friend and trustee of Carrell鈥檚 estate. “For many years we were members of a small discussion group that met monthly and picked a different topic every month, such as quantum physics, diets, solar energy, or the nature of faith. What a great ride that was.”

Smith met Carrell in retirement. Their group鈥檚 conversations could be lively and contentious, but they were always educational. This approach carried through Carrell鈥檚 work. Born and raised in Honolulu, she earned her bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in speech at 糖心视频 Mānoa. Her career spanned public broadcasting, education and communications, and she worked for PBS stations and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Carrell produced in Hawaiʻi and, unsatisfied with the final scene, stepped in to perform a hula herself. She also taught speech and coached debate, bringing the same focus on clarity and exchange into the classroom. In later years, this instinct found a home at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at a university in Las Vegas. Her classes became some of the most popular in the program.

Supporting future students

Her lifelong connection to communication now continues through an estate gift establishing the at 糖心视频 Mānoa. The fund supports students in the in the School of Communication and Information, within the 糖心视频 Mānoa , with a preference for Hawaiʻi residents with financial need.

“In an era where digital noise often replaces meaningful connection, teaching human communication skills to our students is more essential than ever for individual success and a healthier society,” said Hye-ryeon Lee, former 糖心视频 Mānoa communicology department chair. “Martha鈥檚 life clearly illustrates this point, and we are tremendously grateful for her vision and generosity. This scholarship will provide our communicology students with financial support so that they can fully focus on their academic and professional growth.”

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Paul Wermager, a retired University of Hawaiʻi at M膩noa science librarian who spent decades researching and championing the legacy of pioneering chemist Alice Augusta Ball, died August 2, 2026.

I believe that Alice Ball鈥檚 greatest gift to humanity was hope.
—Paul Wermager

Wermager served at 糖心视频 for 20 years, retiring in 2010 as head of the Science and Technology Department at . Before becoming a librarian, he worked as an intensive care unit nurse and pharmacist, and earned a master’s degree in public health.

“I liked finding answers to new things, and with a science background, I thought it was a good fit,” Wermager told 糖心视频 News in 2024 about becoming a librarian.

Researching a forgotten scientist

That curiosity led Wermager into a decades-long effort to restore the story of Ball, a 糖心视频 alumna whose groundbreaking work developing an injectable treatment for Hansen’s disease had been largely forgotten.

His interest began with a question from a 糖心视频 professor about whether there was a chaulmoogra tree on campus. After learning of the tree’s connection to Hawaiʻi‘s Hansen’s disease history, Wermager began researching Ball. He described the work as a giant jigsaw puzzle, with pieces of her life scattered across historical records.

His research eventually connected him with Stan Ali, a retired Baltimore resident who had independently rediscovered Ball’s story while researching Black people in Hawaiʻi. The two shared information about Ball and helped piece together her life and accomplishments.

“I finally got enough to envision what she was like,” Wermager told , describing the research process that led him to see Ball as a “very caring and giving” person.

Wermager contributed a chapter about Ball to the 2005 book They Followed the Trade Winds, gave presentations, and co-authored a scholarly paper on her contributions. After retiring, he continued working on a comprehensive biography and was still seeking a publisher when he died.

Kimberley Haines, a former Hamilton Library colleague who became a close friend, regularly heard updates about the project, noting he never stopped seeking answers about Ball’s life.

Keeping Ball’s legacy alive

Wermager’s commitment to Ball extended beyond his research. In 2017, he established the Alice Augusta Ball Endowed Scholarship to support underrepresented minority students pursuing science at 糖心视频 M膩noa. The scholarship reflected his own experiences; he wrote that his family struggled financially and that others helped him complete his education, motivating him to provide similar opportunities to students. To date, 12 students were awarded the scholarship.

Wermager brought Ball’s story to wider audiences and the 糖心视频 M膩noa campus. He co-produced the film The Ball Method and, in 2018, collaborated with librarian Monica Ghosh and artist Chad Kikuchi on a plaque and portrait honoring Ball, now displayed in the Science & Technology Reading Room near the life-sized bronze bust unveiled in 2024.

In 2024, Wernager and former 糖心视频 President David Lassner submitted the nomination that led the American Chemical Society to designate her “Ball Method” a National Historic Chemical Landmark. The designation was celebrated at 糖心视频 M膩noa in February 2026.

“Paul’s curiosity, tenacity and intellectual rigor were on full display through his work over these last many years to bring to light the story of one of the great scientists of the 20th century, Alice Augusta Ball,” Lassner said. “Paul’s work demonstrated how a dedicated scholar could rediscover a lost slice of history so that all of us can now celebrate her remarkable life and contributions.”

Hamilton Library Russian Bibliographer Patricia Polansky, added, “Paul was a stalwart colleague. At one point he had outlined a novel about Soviet spying, but his work on Alice Ball took precedence. That work, along with his contribution to documenting our library’s history, form a lasting legacy.”

Polansky noted in 2008, Wermager compiled . “His extensive work in the archives provided not only the story of our science and technology services, but also a broader picture of Hamilton Library’s history,” she said.

Wermager often spoke of Ball not only as a pioneering scientist but as someone whose life could inspire others. In 2022, he wrote in , “I believe that Alice Ball’s greatest gift to humanity was hope.”

For decades, Wermager worked to ensure that Ball’s story would not disappear again. Although his biography remains unpublished, his research, scholarship and advocacy helped restore her contributions to the history of 糖心视频 M膩noa and gave generations of students an opportunity to learn from her legacy.

Take a closer look at many of Hawaiʻi鈥檚 rising leaders, and you鈥檒l find a common connection: the University of Hawaiʻi. This year鈥檚 Pacific Business News 40 Under 40 list is a striking example. Half of the honorees have ties to 糖心视频.

Two of them are current 糖心视频 employees serving Central and West Oʻahu communities: Darian Padilla, the 糖心视频 Foundation鈥檚 director of development for 糖心视频 West Oʻahu and Leeward Community College, and Hailey Zhou, product development manager at Leeward CC鈥檚 Wahiaw膩 Value-Added Product Development Center (WVAPDC).

Darian Padilla

Padilla builds philanthropic partnerships for both campuses, connecting people and resources with opportunities that strengthen education, support workforce development and serve Hawaiʻi鈥檚 communities.

“Being named to PBN鈥檚 40 Under 40 is both humbling and meaningful,” Padilla said. “I don鈥檛 see it as an individual achievement. Instead, I accept it on behalf of the many people who have guided, supported and inspired me along the way.”

She added, “Working with 糖心视频 has shown me that meaningful impact is rarely the result of one individual. It comes from people coming together around a common purpose and investing in the success of others.”

Hailey Zhou

Zhou leads product development initiatives at the WVAPDC, where she has supported more than 150 Hawaiʻi food entrepreneurs to commercialize their products. She secured funding from the Ulupono Initiative for a dozen clients and assisted a Hawaiʻi baby food product in earning a 2026 NEXTY Award.

“Being named to PBN鈥檚 40 Under 40 is incredibly meaningful because it recognizes not just my individual accomplishments, but the work happening across Hawaiʻi food ecosystem,” Zhou said. “My work at Leeward Community College and the WVAPDC has given me the platform and freedom to be innovative in designing solutions that meet the needs of the communities we serve.”

20 out of 40

糖心视频鈥檚 connection to the 2026 40 Under 40 class extends across the 10-campus system. Eighteen additional honorees are 糖心视频 alumni:

• Davin Aoyagi (BA 鈥�13, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补)—senior manager of government relations, Turo
• Joseph Castaneda (BBA 鈥�11, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补)—principal broker, REMAX Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu
• Louie Gangcuangco (MS 鈥�20, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补)—medical doctor and HIV specialist, Waikiki Health
• Cosmo Hirai (BA 鈥�13, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补)—产颈蝉丑辞辫, Hawaiʻi T艒daiji Temple
• Chanel Josiah (AA 鈥�18, Leeward CC)—chief operating officer, Hawaiʻi Community Lending
• Katie Kaahanui (BA 鈥�21, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu)—director, Safe & Sound Westside, Department of the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney
• Jai Keep-Barnes (BA 鈥�10; JD 鈥�17, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补)—partner, Lung Rose Voss Wagnild
• K. Sean Kekina (BS 鈥�12, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补)—deputy administrator and chief operating officer, Office of Hawaiian Affairs
• Kris Kokame (MBA 鈥�17, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补)—Hawaiʻi lead, external affairs, AES Hawaiʻi
• Richmond Luzar (BA 鈥�20, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补)—principal, Aura Strategies LLC
• Marc Malate (BA 鈥�12; MSW 鈥�17; MURP 鈥�18, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补)—licensed clinical social worker, Marc Joseph Malate
• Kelsey Nishi Darling (attended 糖心视频惭腻苍辞补)—founder and executive director, Make Lemonade Project; owner, calligrapher and graphic designer, Hawaiʻi Calligraphy
• Jordan Odo (MBA 鈥�17, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补)—first vice president and compliance associate, American Savings Bank
• Nahelani Parsons (JD 鈥�17, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补)—founder and president, Pacific Government Relations
• Keane Santos (BBA 鈥�10, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补)—vice president, product strategy department manager, Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union
• Sara Strona (JD 鈥�14; MBA 鈥�15, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补)—director, Starn O鈥橳oole Marcus & Fisher, A Law Corporation
• Cody Winchester (MURP 鈥�18, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补)—community resilience planning manager, G70
• Jamie Yoshikane (JD 鈥�13, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补)—assistant general counsel, Hawaiʻi Gas

As these leaders continue to drive change across every sector of our islands, they serve as a powerful reminder of 糖心视频鈥檚 role in cultivating leaders who are building a bright future for Hawaiʻi.

—By Devon Bedoya

The , in partnership with the , has launched the Shoji Society, a new leadership giving society designed to recognize transformational philanthropy and inspire long-term investment in the future of Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine Athletics.

Named in honor of legendary women鈥檚 volleyball head coach Dave Shoji, the Shoji Society recognizes individuals and organizations making significant commitments to 糖心视频 Athletics and the success of its student-athletes. Membership begins with a minimum pledge of $50,000 over up to five years and supports the Our Team, Hawaiʻi鈥檚 Team Fund and/or the Boost the 鈥橞ows Fund at the department or team level, through endowments, naming opportunities or capital projects.

The Shoji Society serves as the major giving component of the newly launched , which provides opportunities for supporters at all giving levels to invest in 糖心视频 Athletics. Together, the programs create a comprehensive philanthropic framework that recognizes both broad community support and transformational leadership investments.

The Shoji Society launches with 10 charter members whose leadership commitments or lifetime giving of $1 million or more are helping establish a strong foundation for the future of 糖心视频 Athletics. Waterhouse Charitable Trust, the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation, the Dr. Alvin and Monica Saake Foundation, Rie Wong and the Edwin S.N. Wong Foundation, Bank of Hawaiʻi, First Hawaiian Bank, Matson, Jack and Frances Tsui, Walter Dods and Gabe and Shirley Lee have collectively committed over $38,300,000 over 46 years to strengthen opportunities for 糖心视频 Mānoa student-athletes and help position 糖心视频 Athletics for long-term success.

The launch comes at a pivotal time in college athletics as philanthropy and name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities play an increasingly important role in helping universities recruit, retain and support student-athletes. As the Division I landscape continues to evolve, long-term philanthropic investment has become essential to maintaining competitive athletics programs and providing student-athletes with the resources they need to succeed in the classroom, in competition and beyond.

“The Shoji Society represents the next step in building a sustainable future for 糖心视频 Athletics,” 糖心视频 Mānoa Director of Athletics Matt Elliott said. “We are incredibly grateful for the individuals and organizations whose generosity and belief in our student-athletes make this possible. College athletics has changed, and long-term philanthropic investment is essential to providing our student-athletes with the opportunities and resources they need to succeed. The Shoji Society recognizes those whose commitment will have a lasting impact on Hawaiʻi Athletics for generations.”

Few individuals embody the spirit of 糖心视频 Athletics more than Shoji. During his 42-year career, he built one of the most successful programs in collegiate volleyball history, leading the Rainbow Wahine to four national championships and more than 1,200 victories. Just as importantly, he inspired generations of supporters to invest in 糖心视频 Athletics, helping generate more than $1.3 million in philanthropic support for student-athlete scholarships and program needs during his coaching tenure.

After discussions with 糖心视频 Athletics leadership, Shoji personally approved the use of his name for the society, recognizing the important role philanthropy now plays in supporting student-athletes and the future success of 糖心视频 Athletics.

“I am deeply humbled that my name is associated with such a meaningful initiative,” Shoji said. “What has always made 糖心视频 Athletics special is the incredible support from our community. Today鈥檚 student-athletes face a very different landscape than they did when I was coaching, and philanthropy has become an important part of helping them compete at the highest level while earning a world-class education. I hope this inspires more people to invest in the future of 糖心视频 Athletics.”

The Shoji Society is the first major giving society in 糖心视频 Athletics history to be named in honor of an individual, recognizing Shoji鈥檚 extraordinary contributions to the university, its student-athletes and the broader Hawaiʻi community.

“Coach Shoji鈥檚 success was never measured solely by wins and championships,” Elliott said. “He built a culture of excellence, inspired people to believe in our student-athletes and brought our community together in support of 糖心视频 Athletics. The Shoji Society honors that legacy while helping ensure future generations of student-athletes have the opportunity to achieve their own success.”

Shoji Society giving levels

Donors are recognized across four Shoji Society giving levels based on cumulative commitments: $50,000, $250,000, $500,000 and $1 million. Each level may be achieved through qualifying multiyear pledge commitments over five years.

Shoji Society members receive recognition and engagement opportunities commensurate with their level of support, including exclusive events, access to athletics leadership and coaches, gameday experiences and other stewardship opportunities. More importantly, their investments help provide scholarships, NIL opportunities, student-athlete development resources, facility enhancements and other priorities that directly impact the student-athlete experience.

For its inaugural year, donors who contributed at least $50,000 during fiscal year 2025–26 will receive honorary Shoji Society status through June 30, 2027, with continued membership determined by a qualifying pledge commitment.

For more information about the Shoji Society, .

The , in partnership with the , is launching the 鈥橞ows Athletics Club, a new fundraising and membership program designed to strengthen support for 糖心视频 student-athletes while giving fans more flexibility in how they invest in the future of Hawaiʻi Athletics.

Beginning July 1, 2027, the 鈥橞ows Athletics Club will replace the H-Club Athletic Fund and serve as the primary annual giving program for 糖心视频 Athletics. While the new program officially launches in 2027–28, contributions and pledges made between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 will count toward 鈥橞ows Athletics Club membership status and benefits, allowing supporters to begin earning membership status and benefits now.

Supporters can begin participating and earning membership status today

The new model allows supporters to direct their gifts to the teams, programs and student-athlete initiatives they care about most while earning benefits and recognition through a single, streamlined system.

The launch comes at a pivotal time for college athletics. As programs across the country navigate rapid changes in recruiting, student-athlete support and competition, private philanthropy is playing an increasingly important role in helping universities provide opportunities and resources for student-athletes to succeed.

At 糖心视频, support through the 鈥橞ows Athletics Club will help fund resources that directly impact nearly 500 Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine student-athletes, including academic support services, nutrition programs, equipment, travel, training resources and other initiatives that contribute to success in competition, the classroom and the community.

For generations, Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine teams have united Hawaiʻi. The 鈥橞ows Athletics Club creates a new opportunity for fans, alumni and supporters statewide to invest in the success of 糖心视频 student-athletes and help ensure a strong future for Hawaiʻi Athletics.

“The 鈥橞ows Athletics Club is about making it easier for people to support 糖心视频 Athletics in the ways that matter most to them,” 糖心视频 M膩noa Athletics Director Matt Elliott said. “Whether you鈥檝e been a supporter for years or you鈥檙e making your very first gift, every contribution helps create opportunities for our student-athletes. We鈥檙e incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported 糖心视频 Athletics over the years, and we hope even more people will join us as we continue building Our Team, Hawaiʻi‘s Team.”

The program aligns 糖心视频 Athletics with best practice fundraising models used by Division I athletics programs across the country while providing greater flexibility and transparency for donors.

鈥橞ows Athletics Club membership benefits

Membership levels begin at $100 and are based on total annual giving. Supporters who contribute at least $100 to an individual sport also become members of that team鈥檚 booster club.

Depending on their giving level, members may receive benefits such as priority access to postseason tickets, invitations to exclusive events (including unique merchandise opportunities), hospitality experiences, eligibility to purchase reserved parking and other gameday opportunities. 糖心视频 Athletics will be introducing additional member benefits over time, including exclusive merchandise opportunities available only to club members.

Annual Giving Membership levels include:

Booster $100

All-Conference: $500

All-American: $2,000

Champion: $5,000+

Donors who contribute $10,000 or more annually will receive additional recognition and status, with details to be announced in the days to come.

Loyalty points system rewards long-term support

A new loyalty points system that will complement the 鈥橞ows Athletics Club recognizes both longtime supporters and new members. Points are earned through charitable giving, season ticket purchases and years of loyalty to 糖心视频 Athletics.

The system will help determine priority access to postseason tickets, future ticket and seat relocation opportunities, and future seat selection opportunities at the new Aloha Stadium. While 鈥橞ows Athletics Club annual membership levels are based on giving during the previous academic year, loyalty points recognize long-term support by incorporating eligible contributions and season ticket history dating back to 2001.

Early participation benefits

2026–27 H-Club members will automatically receive All-Conference status during the 鈥橞ows Athletics Club inaugural 2027–28 academic year, ensuring a smooth transition as supporters become familiar with the new program.

Fans, alumni and supporters are encouraged to become part of the 鈥橞ows Athletics Club and help support the next generation of Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine student-athletes.

Additional information about membership levels, benefits and giving opportunities is available through .

For more, .

This announcement comes as 糖心视频 Athletics is celebrating a historic 2025–26 season heading into the 2026–27 season. Milestones from last year include:

• Men鈥檚 volleyball captured its third national championship in six years, cementing the Rainbow Warriors鈥� place among the nation鈥檚 elite programs.
• Men鈥檚 basketball won its first Big West Championship in a decade and returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 10 years.
• Football capped a 9-4 season with a Hawaiʻi Bowl championship, giving the Rainbow Warriors their third consecutive bowl victory.
• 糖心视频 teams combined for five Big West championships, including titles in men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 swimming and diving, men鈥檚 basketball and women鈥檚 water polo.
• Kansei Matsuzawa became the first consensus All-American in the 109-year history of 糖心视频 football, adding another milestone to a season filled with historic accomplishments.
• 糖心视频 Athletics enters a new era with continuity and new leadership, with contract extensions for football coach Timmy Chang, baseball coach Rich Hill and men鈥檚 basketball coach Eran Ganot, as well as the addition of Laura Beeman to the senior leadership team as associate athletics director for student-athlete success.

糖心视频 M膩noa鈥檚 Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) has received a transformative $3 million gift from the estate of philanthropist Ina Goodwin Tateuchi.

“Ina always wanted to build bridges between Japan and America,” said James Hurdelbrink, president of the Tateuchi Foundation. “She鈥檇 be glad to know that the work will continue and is in good hands.”

The gift will ensure the Center for Japanese Studies continues to foster the study of Japan across academic disciplines. “We are profoundly grateful to the estate of Ina Goodwin Tateuchi for providing this vital contribution, which will allow the Center to remain a vibrant hub for academic programming concerning Japan,” said Peter Arnade, dean of the 糖心视频 M膩noa College of Arts, Languages & Letters.

Supporting the next generation of scholars and Hawaiʻi’s Japan-ready workforce

The gift establishes the Tateuchi Memorial Endowed Scholarship fund that will provide essential support to select undergraduate students at 糖心视频 M膩noa who are pursuing Japanese language majors or Asian studies with a focus on Japan. Additionally, the scholarship is open to students in other disciplines who demonstrate a strong interest in Japanese studies within their major.

“Our Center for Japanese Studies is the coordinating center for everything relating to Japanese studies at 糖心视频 M膩noa,” said Mark Levin, CJS director and professor at 糖心视频 William S. Richardson School of Law. “Undergraduates represent the foundation for everything we do. This scholarship award will provide to multiple recipients coverage for full-tuition and related expenses, fostering workforce development for the state and populating the academic community across disciplinary boundaries into the future.”

“This extraordinary endowment enables our undergraduate students to focus on their education as they develop advanced Japanese language skills and the multi-cultural fluency that 糖心视频 M膩noa is known for in Japanese studies,” said Joan Pan, CJS associate director. “We are excited for this opportunity to build upon our existing foundation of over 100 years of Japanese studies in the university鈥檚 history since Dr. Tasuku Harada arrived in Honolulu from Japan in 1920.”

A century of Japanese studies

糖心视频 M膩noa has been engaged with Japanese studies for more than a century. In 1920, the university appointed Tasuku Harada, the former president of Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan, as its first professor of Japanese studies, helping pioneer the academic study of Japan in American higher education. Today, 糖心视频 M膩noa offers one of the nation鈥檚 most comprehensive Japanese studies programs, with courses spanning language, history, politics, law, religion, literature, and the arts.

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A new $500,000 endowed professorship at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa鈥檚 will strengthen the university鈥檚 role as a global leader in Asia-Pacific finance research. The transformational gift comes from distinguished finance scholars and Shidler faculty members S. Ghon Rhee and Rosita P. Chang.

The Dr. S. Ghon Rhee and Dr. Rosita P. Chang Distinguished Professorship of Finance will support faculty excellence in research, strengthen the college鈥檚 leadership in Asia-Pacific finance scholarship and help recruit and retain world-class finance faculty.

Rhee, the K.J. Luke Distinguished Professor of International Banking and Finance, and Chang, professor emerita of finance and co-director of the Asia-Pacific Financial Markets Research Center, have devoted their careers to advancing the field of finance through research, teaching and academic leadership. During their tenure at Shidler College, they co-founded the Pacific-Basin Finance Journal in 1993, establishing one of the world鈥檚 premier scholarly journals focused on Asia-Pacific finance.

International scholarship, leadership

Beyond their contributions to Shidler College, both have earned international recognition for their scholarship and leadership. Rhee served as the founding chair of the Asian Shadow Financial Regulatory Committee, while Chang鈥檚 research and professional accomplishments have helped shape understanding of global financial markets and strengthen the college鈥檚 research enterprise.

“We sincerely hope that this endowed professorship plays a key role in promoting academic research on Asia-Pacific financial markets,” Rhee said. “Our goal is for academic researchers globally to look to 糖心视频 as a leader and bridge in this important field.”

Forefront of finance

Their gift reflects a shared vision of ensuring that Shidler College remains at the forefront of finance research by attracting exceptional scholars and fostering innovative research focused on the dynamic economies and financial markets of the Asia-Pacific.

“Professors Ghon and Rosita have made an extraordinary impact on Shidler College through their many years of teaching, scholarly contributions and longstanding commitment to academic excellence,” Dean Vance Roley said. “This gift is a reflection of their remarkable legacy and vision; it will help attract and retain outstanding faculty, foster innovative ideas and strengthen the college鈥檚 position as a global leader in Asia-Pacific finance.”

For more information on how to support the Shidler College of Business, contact Jennifer Lieu, director of development, at Jennifer.Lieu@uhfoundation.org or (808) 956-3597.

A new endowed scholarship at the University of Hawaiʻi at M膩noa驶s John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) honors the legacy of Caroline Chang, a devoted pediatrician and mentor who was dedicated to mentoring the next generation of physicians. Chang, 43, died in May after an 18-month battle with stage four breast cancer.

Established by her family, the will support JABSOM medical students pursuing pediatrics, reflecting the mentorship and commitment that defined Chang’s career as chief of pediatrics for Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi.

“She just really loved mentoring medical students,” said Jennifer Loh, Chang’s sister-in-law and longtime colleague who serves as chief of endocrinology at Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi. “She wanted to help grow people who might be interested in pediatrics.”

Supporting the next generation of pediatricians

The scholarship aims to ease financial barriers for students considering the specialty.

“Pediatrics is often one of the lower-paid medical specialties, which can create financial barriers for students,” Loh said. “This scholarship offers support to those passionate about the field, while honoring the qualities Caroline embodied.”

At her core, Loh said Chang驶s qualities were brilliance and steadiness.

“She was incredibly bright and hardworking,” she said. “But what made her stand out was that calm, can-do attitude. No drama. You could bring her a problem, and she’d say, ‘We’ll figure it out. We驶ll get it done.’”

For Loh and her brother, Jeff, who was Chang驶s husband, the endowment preserves Chang’s memory for her three children.

“I wanted her to be remembered,” Loh said. “I want her kids to know her as a physician as well as their mom.”

Support the and .

Join our University of Hawaiʻi ʻohana to shop local and celebrate 糖心视频 alumni small businesses at the 5th annual 糖心视频 Alumni Makers鈥� Market at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikīkī on July 29, 6–9 p.m.

The signature event showcases food, drinks and products from alumni-owned and led small businesses.

and include unlimited access to food and drink stations, and the opportunity to purchase merchandise.

Presented by the 糖心视频 Office of Alumni Relations, in partnership with the 糖心视频 Alumni Association, a portion of proceeds will go toward benefiting student needs across the 10-campus 糖心视频 system.

More information can be found at the .

Participating food and beverage vendors include:

• BeerLab Hawaii
• Bite Logic
• KCCAKESS
• Kai Vodka
• Kapa Hale
• Kapiʻolani Community College Culinary/Jason Peel
• Little Plum/Uncle Paul鈥檚 Corner Store
• Makanai
• PILI Group
• Pono Potions
• Pop Culture Artisan Pops
• Rainbow Drive-In
• Summer Club
• The Lei Stand
• The Pau Hana Co.

Participating marketplace vendors include:

• Arii Jewelry
• Art by Sachiko
• Aunty Kendra鈥檚
• Choco Leʻa
• Churro鈥檚 Fish Market
• David Shepard Hawaiʻi
• Hawaii Confectionery
• Hawaiian Pie Co.
• Huff n Puff
• Kailua Honey
• Kaululani Florals
• Mari鈥檚 Garden
• Okonokai
• Old Queen Street Stadium
• Ports + Paws
• Premier Barbershop
• Red Thread Artistry
• Sweet Enemy Clothing
• Ten Tomorrow
• Touch A Heart
• Urban Cowboy
• Wailana Hawaiʻi Art
• Welo Creations

For decades, Professor Emerita Mary Tiles shaped the minds of students at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Today, her philanthropic commitment to the university continues to impact the campus community. In recognition of her generosity and lifelong dedication to cross-disciplinary education, the (CSS) recently named its sustainability teaching honor the Mary Tiles Sustainability Teaching Award.

This year鈥檚 recipient is Felix Mantz, an assistant professor with the . His work closely aligns with Tiles鈥檚 vision of bridging the humanities and social sciences to solve modern global issues.

“This recognition means a great deal to me,” Mantz said. “My teaching and research are based on a commitment to challenge unjust systems of power. By looking at the myriad ways in which the global political economy, planetary environmental crises and colonial structures of power are entangled, I hope to inspire students to help recover, rebuild and defend a world in which many worlds fit.”

In her nomination of Mantz for the award, CSS senior sustainability advisor Aya H. Kimura said students have given positive reviews of his teaching and praised the impact he has had on them.

“Even outside of the classroom, Felix has been a huge support in mentoring me for my own research regarding food security,” said student India Buchanan. “Through teaching and mentoring, he has become my main resource for environmental justice related issues.”

More on Mary Tiles

A former chair of the 糖心视频 Mānoa until her retirement in 2009, Tiles鈥檚 leadership in this role contributed to strengthening the department鈥檚 focus on interdisciplinary approaches, building on her own expertise in epistemology (the study and theory of knowledge) and the philosophy of science. Her academic work heavily explored the history and philosophy of science and technology. Tiles joined the department in 1989 after teaching at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge and at Swarthmore College.

CSS Dean Denise Konan noted her close personal relationship with the professor emerita and her impact as a benefactor and scholar.

“I have had the distinct privilege of calling Mary a dear friend and colleague for many years,” Konan said. “Her brilliant mind and unwavering commitment to cross-disciplinary education have left an indelible mark on 糖心视频 Mānoa. It is incredibly moving to see her legacy honored through an award that celebrates the very kind of innovative teaching she has always championed.”

Read the entire story by Simplicio Paragas on the .