51²è¹Ý West O?ahu first visit of new president campus tour
51²è¹Ý President Wendy Hensel will tour the 10-campus 51²è¹Ý system and education centers throughout her first 90 days on the job.
51²è¹Ý President Wendy Hensel will tour the 10-campus 51²è¹Ý system and education centers throughout her first 90 days on the job.
New 51²è¹Ý President Wendy Hensel will visit each of the 10 51²è¹Ý campuses and six of the university system¡¯s nine education centers during her first 90 days in office.
Together all of us—students, faculty, staff and community members—have the opportunity to continue to shape 51²è¹Ý as a strong 10-campus system that fulfills its kuleana to Native Hawaiians and 51²è¹Ý.
“As a new member of this ʻohana, I look forward to getting to know each and every member of our community, building pilina and learning about what is important to you.”
Wendy Hensel will assume the role of 51²è¹Ý president on January 1, 2025. With a leadership style rooted in compassion, she is poised to tackle key challenges.
Wendy Hensel will assume the role of 51²è¹Ý president on January 1, 2025. A mother of four, she shares her journey, perspectives and values.
“While there is a steep learning curve, I am so grateful for the gifts of support, knowledge, and insight provided by so many stakeholders who are uniform in their passion for the University of 51²è¹Ý.”
Lassner addressed the announcement at the November 21 Board of Regents meeting.
Hensel will succeed David Lassner who announced in September 2023, that he would retire at the end of 2024 after serving as president for more than 11 years.
The University of 51²è¹Ý Board of Regents will interview the two finalists for president of the 10-campus system during a Special Meeting on Wednesday, October 16.