HONOLULU (KHON2) — The University of Hawaii is bracing for a significant financial hit as federal budget cuts begin to take effect.
In a report to the Board of Regents on Thursday, UH President Wendy Hensel said the university expects to lose more than $78 million in federal research funding due to recent grant cancellations and suspensions.
According to Hensel, 76 federal grants have been affected — either canceled, placed on hold or ordered to cease work. Of those, 65 have been fully terminated.
The university received more than $615 million in federal research funding during fiscal year 2024.
“Through it all, it’s always important to say again, our values remain unchanged,” Hensel said. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to accessible education, academic freedom, and the pursuit of knowledge and service to Hawaii and the world.”
Hensel said the university expects to have a clearer understanding of the budget impact by August.