HONOLULU, July 1 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release:
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WHAT: A traditional oli ceremony welcomed Vassilis L. Syrmos as the new chancellor of the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa. Members of the campus community chanted Welina Manoa to greet and formally welcome him into the role.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
WHERE: Hawaiʻi Hall, UH Manoa campus
WHY: To officially welcome Chancellor Syrmos on his first day leading UH Manoa following his unanimous approval by the UH Board of Regents on June 4. The ceremony honors his transition into the role of chancellor, where he oversees academic, research, student success and administrative ...