$5M in NIL opportunities heading to UH Athletics

Off the news: More than NIL for student athletes | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

It’s always great to see University of Hawaii sports get backing from the home crowd, and this time community leaders have given their cheers in the form of financial support. Realizing that UH is more competitive in recruiting student athletes if Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) compensation is available, a group now has pledged $5 million.

UH athletics to get $5M for NIL compensation

Five Hawaii donors and organizations are collectively pledging $1 million a year for the next five years to compensate University of Hawaii student-athletes. Bank of Hawaii, First Hawaiian Bank, Matson shipping company and community leaders Jack Tsui and Walter Dods are each contributing $200,000 a year to help UH retain and recruit student-athletes and also provide Title IX-­compliant opportunities. “It just shows the broad-based commitment and…

University of Hawaii gets $5M investment for NIL money

The University of Hawaii inks a multi-million deal on money for student-athletes' name, image and likeness — or NIL for short.

University of Hawaii athletics lands $5M commitment from local donors

The five-year commitment will fund NIL accounts across all sports and recruiting efforts. Each donor is contributing $200,000 annually.

$5M in NIL opportunities heading to UH Athletics

The University of Hawaii at Manoa has received a $5 million commitment to support name, image and likeness opportunities for its student-athletes, which will help the university retain and recruit top talent, while providing equitable opportunities across sports.