What's Being Discussed
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents Committee on Finance and Investment will meet on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Bachman Hall on the UH Mānoa campus. The meeting will also be available to attend remotely. Three main topics are on the agenda:

Endowment Fund Performance: A review of how the UBS Legacy Endowment Fund — money held in trust to support the university long-term — performed during the first quarter of the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
Investment Policy Exception: A proposal to allow the university a special exception to its own rule requiring that investments be spread across different types of assets (known as diversification). This is a notable policy matter that requires a formal vote.
Overall Financial Report: A general update on the university's finances for the first quarter of the current fiscal year.

Decisions Expected

The committee will vote to approve the minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting.
The committee will vote on whether to grant an exception to the university's investment diversification policy (Regent Policy 8.207), which could affect how university funds are managed.

Who Should Pay Attention

UH students, faculty, and staff who are affected by the university's financial health and budget decisions.
Donors and alumni interested in how endowment funds are invested and managed.
Hawaii residents and taxpayers who support the university through public funding.
Anyone interested in public university financial oversight and investment policy.

Public testimony is welcome. Oral comments are limited to 3 minutes. Written testimony can be submitted at bor.testimony@hawaii.edu.