Ka Wai Ola: Honors, awards and accolades
As of fall 2025, 12,618 Native Hawaiians are enrolled across the UH System.
As of fall 2025, 12,618 Native Hawaiians are enrolled across the UH System.
UH¡¯s request this session is a supplemental budget, essentially a request for funding adjustments or additions to the budget approved during the last legislative session.
President Hensel also highlighted food aid efforts and student information dashboard updates.
UH is transforming its 10 campuses with over $220 million in modernization and sustainability projects.
The multi-year effort to create a unified, fully articulated general education curriculum across the 10 campuses is aimed at improving transfer, reducing barriers and enhancing student success.
UH President Wendy Hensel outlined the opportunities and challenges of restructuring the 10-campus system.
Hensel also presented the UH President¡¯s Award for Excellence in building and grounds maintenance to Ivan Hartison.
“This is not just about computer science. [AI] touches agriculture, trades, finance and the careers that define Âé¶¹´«Ã½¡¯s workforce.”
UH Regent Ernie Kaʻaumoana Wilson Jr. ended his term in July 2025 after serving on the BOR for 10 years.
Hensel also honored Willard Wilson Award winner Professor Robert Toonen.