HONOLULU, July 2 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release:
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents (BOR) elected Lauren Akitake as chair for the 2026-27 academic year and welcomed five new members during a special meeting on July 2 at UH Manoa. Akitake was elected by a vote of seven to four.
Akitake was appointed to the board in 2023 and represents Maui County. The BOR governs the UH 10-campus system and is responsible for policy direction, financial oversight and long-term strategic planning. As chair, she will preside over board meetings and work closely with UH President Wendy Hensel and fellow regents to help guide the university's strategic priorities.
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