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Shidler College celebrates gift of education at scholarship luncheon

The UH Mānoa Shidler College of Business hosted more than 350 donors and students at its annual Scholarship Luncheon at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and Resort on November 4. The event provided donors with an opportunity to meet their student recipients and learn first-hand about the impact of their gifts.

University of Hawai‘i to provide educational training to Vietnam

More than 60 people gathered at the Shidler College of Business on September 16 to commemorate the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing between the University of Hawaiʻi and Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in charge of provinces (MOFA).

Inaugural Shidler Global Leadership Summit draws attendees from across the globe

Nearly 250 alumni, friends, college faculty and staff, and new Vietnam Executive MBA (VEMBA) graduates converged on Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from July 11-13, 2019 for the Shidler College of Business’ inaugural Global Leadership Summit. The event drew world-class Shidler faculty, speakers from multiple countries, and distinguished global alumni together to explore business opportunities and exchange experiences and ideas on business trends.

Shidler international business program ranked among the best in the nation

In the U.S. News & World Report ranking for 2020, Shidler College of Business was ranked 15th in international business and 112 among national business programs.

Climate change focus of 2019 Paul Chung Memorial Lecture

The 2019 Dr. N.H. Paul Chung Memorial Lecture and Luncheon was held on August 27 at the Prince Waikiki Hotel. The lecture focused on climate change and featured keynote speaker Admiral Paul Zukunft, U.S. Coast Guard (retired).

Shidler Day 2019 kicks off another school year

The Shidler College of Business welcomed new and returning Shidler and pre-business students to the 2019-20 school year during its annual Shidler Day event on September 5. 

Visitor industry leader Keith Vieira donates $1 million to Shidler College for scholarships

Former Starwood Hotels & Resorts Executive Keith Vieira donates $1 million to Shidler College to fund scholarships for Hawai‘i students.

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Shidler College of Business joins forces with School of Travel Industry Management

The Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UH) announced today it is joining forces with the School of Travel Industry Management (TIM School). The change is effective September 1.

Latest Dine Around draws largest crowd yet

The Shidler Alumni Association’s (SAA) annual Dine Around event was attended by nearly 100 alumni and friends on August 21 at the International Market Place in Waikiki. The unique networking event is an opportunity for alumni and friends to mix and mingle in a casual environment, as well as make new meaningful business connections.

Ten student-led ventures approved for takeoff in the 2019 Summer Startup Launchpad

On Thursday, June 20, 2019, ten teams of founders graduated from the 2019 Summer Startup Launchpad, presented by the Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE) at the Shidler College of Business. Each team made 7-minute presentations to a panel of entrepreneurship and innovation experts, and received certificates for completing the rigorous requirements of the 6-week program. The celebratory event also selected two teams, which were voted by their peers “Most Likely to Orbit,” based on the founders’ progress during the program. All teams received claps and cheers from their cohort mates.

Northwestern Mutual Hawai’i creates $50,000 scholarship at Shidler College

Northwestern Mutual Hawai’i has committed $50,000 to establish an endowed scholarship to support full-time undergraduate students at the Shidler College of Business at UH Mānoa.

Will Weinstein returns for his 16th Ethics Conversation Series

The former securities executive Will K. Weinstein is returning to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa to moderate his annual Ethics Conversation Series. The series features an impressive lineup of knowledgeable professionals to examine ethical issues in business, law, medicine, sports and politics as part of his summer course, “Integrity and Ethics in the Real World.”

Christine Camp Featured at Flores Real Estate Lecture

Real estate developer Christine Camp was featured at the 3rd annual Flores Real Estate Lectures Series on May 9 at the Waialae Country Club.

Business Community Helps Raise Funds for the School of Accountancy

Over 200 professionals and students gathered at the inaugural School of Accountancy (SOA) Alumni & Friends Lunch at Pacific Club on May 16th to raise funds for the School of Accountancy Advancement Fund.

Donors Honored at Faculty Endowment Luncheon

Donors and Shidler faculty gathered at the Pacific Club on April 29th to celebrate the accomplishments of the college's endowed faculty members.

HiBEAM donates $25K to UH Business Plan Competition in honor of venture capitalist pioneer Billy Richardson

HiBEAM funds a $25,000 UH Business Plan Competition Award in honor of well-known lawyer, entrepreneur and educator Billy Richardson, the son of the founder and namesake of the William S. Richardson School of Law.

“Business Night” fosters student and professional interactions

The 58th Annual Shidler College of Business premier student event “Business Night” drew over 500 business professionals and students to Sheraton Waikiki on May 2nd for an evening of networking, learning and sharing.

City Mill Company, Ltd. / Chung Kun Ai Foundation establishes scholarship endowment

The City Mill Company, Ltd. / Chung Kun Ai Foundation has made a recent donation to elevate their longstanding, annual scholarship to an endowment to support full-time, undergraduate students at the Shidler College of Business in perpetuity.