This negotiation included the removal of travel subsidies, resulting in approximately $1 million in annual savings for the University of Hawai'i athletics department.

[1] Angelos is recognized as a pioneer in utilizing sports betting as a revenue source for collegiate athletics and higher education institutions.

Unlike previous candidates for AD, Angelos required confirmation from the board of regents in order to be approved due to changes in state law.

[13] Angelos also aims to secure charter flights for the athletic teams, who normally have to fly to away games on commercial airlines.

[14] In February 2024, the university received a $1 million endowment to support student-athletes who had attended high schools in the state.