What's Being Discussed

The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents Committee on Finance and Investment will meet on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 8:40 a.m. at Bachman Hall on the UH Mānoa campus. The meeting will also be available via live broadcast. Key topics include:

• A semi-annual report on the ASUH Stadium Stock Fund investment performance through June 30, 2026 — this is a student-affiliated investment fund
• The FY 2026–2027 spending plan for the Board Office and the Office of Internal Audit
• A multi-year financial forecast for the university system
• The full UH system operating budget for FY 2026–2027, including a detailed narrative and worksheets
• Proposed contract extensions with Ellucian Company, LLC and Liaison International, LLC — companies that provide software and professional services to the university
• An annual report on short-term investments for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026 (posted for review, no vote expected)

Decisions Expected

The committee is expected to vote on several items before sending recommendations to the full Board of Regents:

• Approving the Board Office and Internal Audit budget for FY 2026–2027
• Approving the university-wide operating budget for FY 2026–2027
• Authorizing contracts with Ellucian and Liaison International for continued software and services

Who Should Pay Attention

• UH students interested in how student fund investments are performing
• Faculty and staff affected by university budget decisions
• Taxpayers and community members who want to understand how UH manages public funds
• Anyone interested in UH technology services supported by the Ellucian and Liaison contracts