Vassilis Syrmos approved as next UH Mānoa chancellor
Syrmos was recommended for the position by UH President Wendy Hensel following a nationwide search.
Syrmos was recommended for the position by UH President Wendy Hensel following a nationwide search.
Vassilis Syrmos has been recommended as the next UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ chancellor, bringing decades of engineering, research and leadership experience.
The strategy aims to create a more cohesive and effective university that better serves students and the state.
The coordinated hires will span five Âé¶¹´«Ã½health units focusing on high-priority need areas.
The initiative aims to enhance collaboration in health sciences research, education and community service, and support ±á²¹·É²¹¾±ʻ¾±¡¯²õ growing health workforce needs.
Salaveria is set to start, subject to confirmation by the Board of Regents, on November 21, 2025.
President Hensel emphasized that the dual leadership role represents the beginning of a conversation.
This unique dual appointment will launch a groundbreaking strategic exploration of the potential for a unified vision for and integration of the two West Oʻahu campuses.
Experienced leaders to support Âé¶¹´«Ã½ students with a community focus.
Climate scientist Chip Fletcher has been named dean of UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹¡¯s School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, bringing decades of leadership and expertise to the role.