Megan Donahue has been selected as the new director of the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology in the University of Hawai‘i (UH) at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST). Donahue’s appointment will begin on April 1, 2025, pending UH Board of Regents approval.

“Leading HIMB is no small task—it’s a dynamic and demanding role that requires vision, expertise, and unwavering dedication” said Chip Fletcher, interim Dean of SOEST. “The Director is, in many ways, the mayor of a thriving scientific hub, responsible for driving research excellence, forging strong community partnerships, overseeing small boat and scuba operations, and managing a complex, and vital, infrastructure. We are incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Megan Donahue stepping into this critical leadership position. Her appointment marks an exciting new chapter for HIMB—one of UH Mānoa’s most distinguished and impactful research institutions. With Megan at the helm, HIMB is poised not just to continue its legacy of excellence, but to reach new heights in innovation, discovery, and global leadership in marine biology.”

Read the full announcement in SOEST News