University of �鶹��ý President Wendy Hensel provided updates to the UH Board of Regents on state legislative measures on tuition and fee reserves during her monthly report at the board’s April 16 meeting at Kapiʻolani Community College.

Hensel noted that the Legislature continues to consider proposals related to tuition and fee reserve balances and that the university is developing reinvestment plans to strengthen advising and student support services and expand statewide online learning opportunities. She added that the university is having productive conversations with legislators and recognizes the challenges they face in balancing many urgent needs for �鶹��ý’s people this year.

Her report also highlighted record breaking systemwide participation in UH Giving Day, which generated more than $1.3 million from more than 1,580 gifts across the 10 campuses.

Hensel concluded by congratulating the No. 6 ranked UH ����ԴDz� women’s water polo team on advancing to its third consecutive NCAA national championship tournament appearance after .

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University of �鶹��ý President Wendy Hensel provided updates to the UH Board of Regents (BOR) on the UH ����ԴDz� chancellor search and progress on the eBanner student information system transition in her monthly report during the board’s March 19 meeting.

Hensel delivered her report virtually from Portland, Oregon, where the UH ����ԴDz� Rainbow Warriors men’s basketball team prepared to compete in the first round of the NCAA Division I Tournament.

Hensel also recognized a $1.2-million NASA-funded research project led by UH Hilo focused on coastal resilience, as well as UH Maui College’s Hale ����貹ʻ�� (small structures) program, which is supporting wildfire recovery efforts while providing hands-on workforce training opportunities.

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University of �鶹��ý President Wendy Hensel provided updates to the UH Board of Regents (BOR) on the transition to the upgraded eBanner student information system for UH’s 10 campuses and the latest Direct2UH enrollment numbers during her monthly BOR report at the board’s February 19 meeting at the UH Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy.

Hensel also highlighted the start of an exploratory effort to strengthen coordination between the John A. Burns School of Medicine and the UH Cancer Center and the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) certificate at UH Hilo.

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• Direct2UH update ()
• JABSOM/Cancer Center initiative ()
• School of Travel Industry Management’s 60th anniversary ()
• UH Hilo AI certificate ()
• UH Hilo athletics, Go Vulcans! ()
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University of �鶹��ý President Wendy Hensel provided updates to the UH Board of Regents (BOR) on the Inaugural President’s 10-Campus Address, the start of the 2026 Legislative session and the UH ����ԴDz� chancellor search during her President’s Report at the board’s first meeting of 2026 held at Windward Community College on Thursday, January 15.

Hensel also highlighted the launch of a strategic exploration of a unified vision for UH West Oʻahu and Leeward Community College; the success of the AI chatbots, now available across all UH campuses; and increase in applications attributed to the Direct2UH initiative, which aims to give �鶹��ý public high school students a more seamless transition from high school to higher education.

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• 2026 Legislative season underway ()
• Federal update ()
• New student information system ()
• UH ����ԴDz� chancellor search ()
• Leeward CC/UH West Oʻahu exploration ()
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• Direct2UH update ()
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University of �鶹��ý President Wendy Hensel briefed the UH Board of Regents (BOR) on the aftermath of the 43-day federal government shutdown, student support measures and key operational initiatives during her monthly President’s Report at the November 20 BOR meeting at UH ����ԴDz�.

Hensel noted that normal operations at federal agencies resumed on November 12, and UH lifted temporary spending safeguards the following day. Federally funded extramural projects, subawards and Research and Training Revolving Fund use have all returned to standard procedures.

To help students facing financial hardship from the prolonged shutdown, Hensel reaffirmed a temporary grace period that allows students to register for spring 2026 despite unpaid fall 2025 balances. Payment plans will be available in January 2026.

She also highlighted food distribution efforts at Windward and Leeward Community Colleges in partnership with �鶹��ý Foodbank, and a UH ����ԴDz� Athletics food drive.

Hensel provided an update on the major upgrade of the Banner Student Information System, expected to be largely in place by January 3, with full transition by summer. The modernization will improve integration, financial aid processing and mobile-friendly tools across the 10-campus system.

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• Temporary grace period for registration holds ()
• Food aid efforts: Leeward CC, Windward CC, UH ����ԴDz� Athletics ()
• Banner information system transition ()
• UH News: C-MORE 15th anniversary ()
• UH News: $1.5 million gift for Lunalilo Scholars ()
• UH News: Athletics accolades ()

University of �鶹��ý President Wendy Hensel addressed the ongoing federal government shutdown and its potential impact on UH during her monthly President’s Report to the Board of Regents (BOR) on October 16, at Honolulu Community College.

“Thousands of our employees are either fully or partially funded by federal dollars, including many who support our veterans,” said Hensel during the report. “It has been both standard practice and statutory requirement for universities to be reimbursed for any prepaid federal salary after a shutdown. However, President Trump has indicated that may not be the case this time, though there is countervailing law. We are closely monitoring the situation.”

Hensel also outlined the university’s strategy to safeguard mission-critical programs and maintain student services during the shutdown.

She then highlighted UH’s continued commitment to transparency and engagement, including a recent budget forum at UH ����ԴDz�, public forums at Leeward Community College and UH West Oʻahu and the successful launch of Direct2UH. The initiative is a partnership with the �鶹��ý Department of Education that streamlines the college admission process for public high school seniors to nine UH campuses.

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University of �鶹��ý President Wendy Hensel updated the UH Board of Regents (BOR) about major changes in federal funding and increased student enrollment across the 10-campus system at the September 18 meeting at UH ����ԴDz�.

Hensel also provided an update on an expanded partnership between Hawaiian Airlines and Honolulu Community College to train aviation maintenance technicians. She also congratulated UH ����ԴDz�’s �Ჹ�ɲ���ʻ���Գܾ����� School of Hawaiian Knowledge and its role in hosting a series of events for Hawaiian History Month throughout Kepakemapa (September).

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• Fall 2025 enrollment update ()
• UH News highlights ()
• UH President’s Award for Excellence in Building and Grounds Maintenance awardee Ivan Hartison ()
• UH nominees for governor’s awards ()

Editor’s note: An update on an item President Hensel discussed in her report to the Board: She noted that the U.S. Supreme Court was considering a case on the Trump administration’s cancellation of more than 1,000 National Institutes of Health research grants tied to race and gender issues. Shortly after her report, the Court allowed the administration to block $783 million in NIH grants. The impact on �鶹��ýremains unclear.

University of �鶹��ý President Wendy Hensel updated the Board of Regents (BOR) on recent Trump administration executive orders and other federal actions impacting higher education at the August 21 meeting on UH Maui College. Hensel also provided updates on the Aloha Stadium project, shared fall 2025 enrollment projections and congratulated the UH Foundation on its record year.

She finished the report by highlighting several positive developments since the July BOR meeting including record extramural funding for fiscal year 2025, the grand opening of Honolulu CC’s Advanced Manufacturing Program Facility and the 4th Annual UH Alumni Makers’ Market.

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• Fall 2025 enrollment update ()
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• UH News highlights ()

University of �鶹��ý President Wendy Hensel provided an update on the most recent federal policy changes that include Pell Grants. She discussed next steps to address the strategic plan and highlighted several bright spots across the UH campuses, at the July 17 Board of Regents monthly meeting held at UH ����ԴDz�.

Hensel also honored Willard Wilson Award winner Professor Robert Toonen. Read more about his valued contributions to UH and the community.

• Update on federal developments ()
• Financial reserves consolidated ()
• 18-month action plan ()
• New tool for wildfire drought and climate summaries ()
• Response and ongoing advocacy ()
• UH ����ԴDz� QS ranking ()
• Nā Hōkū Hanohano award for UH Maui College ()
• New jobs and salary gains through Good Jobs �鶹��ý ()
• Willard Wilson awardee Rob Toonen ()

University of �鶹��ý President Wendy Hensel provided an update to the UH Board of Regents on the status of international students, impact of the recently issued federal executive orders and the number of terminated federal grants affecting UH. The update was part of her monthly report at the May 15 BOR meeting held at Kauaʻi Community College.

Hensel also shared the latest on the UH ����ԴDz� athletics director search, highlighted the excitement of commencement season (see inspiring graduate stories at UH News) and recognized the remarkable achievements of UH spring semester sports teams.

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• Immigration enforcement ()
• Research update ()
• Executive orders, federal actions ()
• Response and ongoing advocacy ()
• UH ����ԴDz� Athletics Director search update ()
• Commencement season ()
• Kudos to UH sports teams ()