Fellows mentioned in this story: Noelani Goodyear-Kaʻōpua

From University of Hawai‘i News:

University of Hawaiʻi President Wendy Hensel has announced her recommendation that Noelani Goodyear-Kaʻōpua be appointed as the interim director of the Hawaiʻi Papa O Ke Ao Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office for the UH System and UH Mānoa, pending UH Board of Regents approval on Thursday, June 4. Goodyear-Kaʻōpua will succeed Kaiwipunikauikawēkiu Punihei Lipe, who is stepping down at the end of May to become the poʻo kula (head of school) at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama.

A UH Mānoa professor since 2007, Goodyear-Kaʻōpua brings more than two decades of academic, governance and community-based education experience to the position. In her new role, she will help guide the 10-campus system’s efforts to advance as a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning that champions the principles of aloha and caring for people and place, as it integrates Hawaiian language, culture, history and values across the institution.

“Noelani’s exceptional leadership and deep commitment to uplifting Hawaiian knowledge make her the perfect person to carry this vital work forward,” said Hensel. “As we bid a fond aloha to Punihei and thank her for the lasting impact she made centering ʻike Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian knowledge) across our campuses, we are thrilled to welcome Noelani to guide our university system in its ongoing commitment to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning.”

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