Together all of us—students, faculty, staff and community members—have the opportunity to continue to shape UH as a strong 10-campus system that fulfills its kuleana to Native Hawaiians and Â鶹´«Ã½.
“As a new member of this ʻohana, I look forward to getting to know each and every member of our community, building pilina and learning about what is important to you.”
Wendy Hensel will assume the role of UH president on January 1, 2025. With a leadership style rooted in compassion, she is poised to tackle key challenges.
Wendy Hensel will assume the role of UH president on January 1, 2025. A mother of four, she shares her journey, perspectives and values.
“While there is a steep learning curve, I am so grateful for the gifts of support, knowledge, and insight provided by so many stakeholders who are uniform in their passion for the University of Â鶹´«Ã½.”
Hensel will succeed David Lassner who announced in September 2023, that he would retire at the end of 2024 after serving as president for more than 11 years.