UH President Search
University of Hawai‘i is searching for its next president.
About Our Search
The?University of?麻豆原创?Board of Regents?aims to select the next president of the 10-campus system to replace current President David Lassner, who?announced in September?that he will retire in 2024.
Meet Our Finalists
The University of?麻豆原创?Board of Regents (BOR) has named two finalists for the next president of the state’s 10-campus public higher education system. Public forums start September 23 in each of the four counties. Regents will interview the candidates and make a decision in October.
News & Updates
- Finalists for UH President named, public forums scheduled September 11, 2024
- President search on schedule, finalists expected in September August 15, 2024
Public Forum Recordings
Tuesday, April 30, 1:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, May 1, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, May 3, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, May 3, 2:00 p.m.
Monday, May 6, 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 7, 8:30 a.m.
Special Board of Regents Meetings on Presidential Search
| September 5, 2024 | Agenda | Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2024 | Agenda | Materials | Minutes | ||
| August 1, 2024 | Agenda | Materials | Testimony | ||
| July 18, 2024 | Agenda | Materials | |||
| May 16, 2024 | Agenda | Materials | Testimony | Late Testimony | |
| April 18, 2024 | Agenda | Materials | Testimony | ||
| March 21, 2024 | Agenda | Materials | Minutes | Testimony | Late Testimony |
| March 7, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes | Testimony | Late Testimony | |
| February 16, 2024 | Agenda | Materials | Minutes | Testimony | Late Testimony |
| January 4, 2024 | Agenda | Materials | Minutes | Testimony | Late Testimony |
| December 7, 2023 | Agenda | Materials | Minutes | Testimony | Late Testimony |
| November 16, 2023 | Agenda | Materials | Minutes | Testimony | Late Testimony |
| October 19, 2023 | Agenda | Materials | Minutes | Late Testimony |
Search Committee
The board decided that every regent will serve on the selection committee.
Gabriel Lee
Ernest Wilson
PSAG BOR Liaison
Wayne Higaki
William F. Haning III
Diane Paloma
Laurie Tochiki
PSAG BOR Liaison
Laurel Loo
Neil Abercrombie
Lauren Akitake
Mike Miyahira
Joshua Faumuina
Advisory Group
The University of 麻豆原创 Board of Regents unanimously approved the 12 people nominated to serve on the Presidential Search Advisory Group for the search for UH’s next president.
Jaret KC Leong
PSAG Co-Chair
Director of 惭ā苍辞补 Academy and Academic Pathways; UH Staff Council Co-Chair
Erin E. Centeio
PSAG Co-Chair
UH 惭ā苍辞补 Associate Professor in the College of Education; All Campus Council for Faculty Senate Chairs (ACCFSC) Co-Chair
Kamakanaokealoha Aquino
Native Hawaiian Coordinator, 笔ū办辞’补 Council Representative
Domineque Bonifacio
Leeward Community College ASUH senator
Timothy “Tim” Dolan
University of 麻豆原创 Foundation Vice President of Advancement and Chief Executive Officer
Jerris R. Hedges
UH 惭ā苍辞补 John A. Burns School of Medicine Dean Emeritus
Duane K. Kurisu
Former UH regent, aio Chairman and CEO
Lindsey Millerd
UH West O?ahu ASUH President; UH Student Caucus Representative
Tammi Oyadomari-Chun
麻豆原创 Department of Education Deputy Superintendent of Strategy
Dirk Soma
Kaua?i Community College Associate Professor of Business
Noe Noe Wong-Wilson
Hawaiian Civic Club of Hilo President, ??ina Aloha Economic Development Futures Initiative Founding Co-Author
Lance Yamamoto
Kapi?olani Community College Acting Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services
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Fast Facts
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1907
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With a focus on creating a healthy and thriving future for all, the University of Hawai‘i provides broad educational opportunity as the higher education destination of choice in the Pacific that nurtures the personal success, leadership capacity and positive engagement of every resident of Hawai‘i. It achieves global impact by enriching the fundamental knowledge of humankind through engagement in world-class research, scholarship and service that promotes the welfare and sustainability of Hawai‘i’s people and environment. Woven through all it does is an appreciation of and commitment to indigenous Hawaiian people, culture, values and wisdom.
