University of Hawaii at Manoa

The UH Board of Regents will award Walter A. Dods Jr. an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, recognizing his leadership, philanthropy, and decades of dedicated support to UH and Hawaiʻi ➡️ bit.ly/4lQJxwF

After Kona low floods inundated his Waialua home three times, Brian Gorberg used his hydrology expertise to warn neighbors and develop flood models and a preparedness app ➡️ bit.ly/40ZNINd

Nursing student Jolene Chun, also a @HiAirGuard medic, joined spring break search and rescue efforts in flooded Waialua during March evacuations, helping protect residents while building skills through GEPN training ➡️ bit.ly/4c15rIS

On April 6, @UHPresident Wendy Hensel gathered with UH Mānoa scholarship recipients and donors, highlighting how gifts from the community help create a brighter future for our students, state and more. Mahalo for believing in our 'Bows! 🌈

Happy Aloha Friday!!

Researcher Chris Ketter won a top international award for his work on particle detectors, helping scientists study the universe’s tiniest building blocks and highlighting Hawaiʻi’s role in global physics research ➡️ bit.ly/4t86z4y

Historian Barbara Watson Andaya received the Association for Asian Studies Distinguished Contributions award, honoring decades of influential scholarship that reshaped understanding of early modern Southeast Asia history ➡️ bit.ly/3PH7FFW

⚠️ @GovHawaii closed Oʻahu state offices on Friday, April 10 due to severe weather. Oʻahu UH campuses will be closed. A decision on government and UH facilities in Maui and Hawaiʻi Counties will be made early Friday morning. Stay safe, monitor conditions and limit travel.

This spring, @archawaii launched a new AI design course teaching students from all majors to integrate AI tools into projects, enhancing creativity while keeping human decision-making central ➡️ bit.ly/4tc3Siw

Former @hawaiiwvb player Lee Ann Satele shared her support for the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) bill on March 25, encouraging lawmakers to help continue the success of student-athletes and more. Read more about @HawaiiAthletics' legislative ask ➡️ bit.ly/3YTnH11

It’s not too late to apply to UH Mānoa for the Fall 2026 Semester! Late applications for incoming freshmen and transfer students are accepted until May 1st 🌈

⚠️ Severe weather is expected statewide through late Friday afternoon. Flood and High Wind Watches are in effect, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds possible. Monitor conditions, follow county alerts, and sign up for UH RAVE Alert (bit.ly/4cyf8A1)

Giving Day is here and in full force!!!! @UHAthletics_AD Matt Elliott is front and center with cheer and band, creating plenty of vibes! #GoBows If you're able to help, here's where you can give! 💚 bit.ly/3O69PP6

Remember to tune in tonight with a live Q & A about NIL featuring @UHAthletics_AD! #GoBows

We’re off to an UH-mazing start #4UHGivingDay! The support we’re seeing from students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community is inspiring - We’re excited to see everyone involved to make an impact for our #UHOhana! Learn more about UH Giving Day ➡️ bit.ly/3NtoDai

It’s Giving Day and we just want to say mahalo to everyone who has generously donated 🤙 There’s still plenty of time to help out not only athletics, but a number of important areas across the university. DONATE ➡️ bit.ly/3O69PP6

Mahalo to our donors who believe in education & community! I’m proud to support #4UHGivingDay. I’ve created a special challenge: when 1,500 donors give to any UH project, I’ll unlock $15,000 for the UH Scholarship Endowment Fund. Let’s make it happen! 🔗 givingday.uhfoundation.org

It’s Giving SCUBAAAA! UH's first dog Phoebe and Hawai‘I Cheer invite you to join in on the #4UHGivingDay 2026 festivities! 🔗 bit.ly/3NtoDai

🌈 TODAY IS THE DAY! It’s #4UHGivingDay 2026! We’re calling on our ‘BOW-hana to come together to uplift students, research and more that make a difference across Hawaiʻi! However you choose to participate, you’re helping our amazing campus forward ➡️ bit.ly/3NtoDai

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 🔒 UH and head coach @EranGanot have reached an agreement in principle on a contract extension ensuring the continued leadership of one of the program's most successful coaches! ➡️ bit.ly/3PXkTyz #ManaOhana x #GoBows