University of Hawaii athletics raises over $13 million for 2025-26

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:04 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Summary

The University of Hawaii athletics department raised more than $13.2 million during the 2025-26 fiscal year, nearly doubling the previous record. Hunter Niswander, in collaboration with Kira Diehm, led the fundraising efforts. Over 7,000 donations were received, marking a record high. The fundraising strategy has shifted to a non-profit model to offer more tax benefits to donors, and a new 'Bows Athletics Club' will be established by July 2027. Membership will start at $100, providing various benefits to supporters including priority access to events.

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  • UH athletics raised $13.2 million in 2025-26 fiscal year.
  • More than 7,000 donations were received, setting a record.
  • The new 'Bows Athletics Club' launches in July 2027.
  • Membership starts at $100, offering various benefits.
  • Niswander and Diehm were key figures in the fundraising efforts.
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  • 4:04 PMYahoo SportsUH athletics triples fundraising from previous year
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Hunter Niswander did not break any records in his eight games as a Dallas Cowboys punter in 2020, but he crushed a big one early in his time with University of Hawaii athletics. Niswander, with a lot of help from Kira Diehm, raised more than $13.2 million for UH sports during the 2025-26 fiscal year. It is nearly double the previous record, and before Niswander started working at Manoa in 2024 ...

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