What's Being Discussed

The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Kauaʻi Community College in Līhuʻe. The meeting will also be available to attend and testify virtually. Key topics include:

• Board priorities for the year — the board will set its focus and direction going forward
• University President's report — covering fall semester updates, leadership changes, outside research funding, athletics, a new AI Institute, and general UH news
• Kauaʻi Community College spotlight — including enrollment data, strategic planning, accreditation status, and reports from faculty, staff, and students
• Mauna Kea transition — discussion of how UH will transfer assets and responsibilities to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (MKSOA)
• UH system reorganization — final directives on restructuring the university system
• New investment strategy — a proposed new approach called "Collaborative Strategic Investment"
• eBanner system update — progress on the university's administrative software
• Federal policy and legal impacts — a briefing on how federal actions and lawsuits are affecting UH
• Marine Education Training Center — an update on plans for this property

Decisions Expected

• Approval of minutes from the July 2, 2026 special meeting
• A vote on forming a special group (Permitted Interaction Group) to guide the Mauna Kea asset transfer to MKSOA

Who Should Pay Attention

• Kauaʻi residents and students — the meeting spotlights Kauaʻi Community College
• UH students, faculty, and staff — system reorganization and new strategic investments affect the whole university
• Anyone interested in Mauna Kea — a significant governance decision is on the agenda
• Researchers and community members concerned about federal funding or policy changes to UH