HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - University of Hawaii West Oahu will have a new interim chancellor this spring.

UH President Wendy Hensel has appointed Carlos Penaloza to serve as interim chancellor, starting Jan. 1, subject to approval by the Board of Regents.

Penaloza currently serves as the chancellor of Leeward Community College, a role he will continue to fill simultaneously.

“This is a critical moment to rethink how we deliver higher education to the region,” Hensel said. “With engagement from students, faculty, and staff, and guided by Chancellor Penaloza, this effort will assess whether joint leadership can create a more seamless, effective, and innovative experience for our students and meet the unique needs of this growing population center.”

The unique dual appointment comes as UH

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