{"id":235692,"date":"2026-06-05T16:10:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T02:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=235692"},"modified":"2026-06-05T16:11:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T02:11:11","slug":"new-leadership-advance-uh-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2026\/06\/05\/new-leadership-advance-uh-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"New leadership to help advance 糖心视频<\/abbr>\u2019s mission"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> < 1<\/span> minute<\/span><\/span>

\"Bachman<\/p>\n

This message was shared with the students, faculty and staff of the 10-campus University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> system on June 5, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n

Aloha University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> ʻohana<\/span>,<\/p>\n

I am pleased to share that the University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> has officially welcomed three outstanding individuals to our senior leadership team following recent Board of Regents action and appointments. Each brings deep experience, a strong commitment to our mission and an exciting vision for helping move our 10-campus system forward.<\/p>\n

\"Vassilis<\/p>\n

Please join me in welcoming:<\/p>\n

Vassilis Syrmos<\/h2>\n

Vassilis Syrmos<\/a>, who was unanimously approved by the Board of Regents as the next chancellor of 糖心视频<\/abbr> Mānoa<\/span>. A dedicated member of the 糖心视频<\/abbr> community for 35 years, Vassilis brings deep institutional knowledge and strong leadership experience as he leads our flagship campus into its next chapter.<\/p>\n

\"Noelani<\/p>\n

Noelani Goodyear-Kaʻōpua<\/span><\/h2>\n

Noelani Goodyear-Kaʻōpua<\/span><\/a>, who was appointed interim director of the System Hawaiʻi<\/span> Papa O Ke Ao and 糖心视频<\/abbr> Mānoa<\/span> Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office. Noe brings extensive experience in education, governance and community engagement and will help continue advancing our work as a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning.<\/p>\n

\"Brad<\/p>\n

Brad Christ<\/h2>\n

Brad Christ<\/a>, who officially assumed the role of vice president for information technology and chief information officer. Brad has played a key role in strengthening technology, cybersecurity and digital transformation efforts across 糖心视频<\/abbr> and will help guide the university’s continued modernization efforts. Read more.<\/p>\n

I am thrilled to welcome Vassilis, Noe and Brad to our leadership team. I know each will help take our university to the next level in their respective areas and strengthen the important work happening across all 10 campuses.<\/p>\n

Please join me in congratulating and warmly welcoming them to these important roles.<\/p>\n

With aloha,
\nWendy Hensel
\n糖心视频<\/abbr> President<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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