UVI's 2015 commencement ceremonies began at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, May 13 on the Albert A. Sheen Campus.

More than 100 degrees were awarded on the Albert A. Sheen Campus

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The Albert A. Sheen Campus class speaker was Angelina A. Haywood, who earned an Associate’s of Science Degree in Nursing

The 2015 commencement ceremony on the St. Thomas campus began at 1:30 pm on Thursday, May 14 in the Sports and Fitness Center.

This year the class of 1965, the first graduating class of the College of the Virgin Islands, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The 11 graduates from that first class were hailed as trailblazers who embraced Gov. Ralph M. Paiewonsky’s vision for higher education in the territory. In celebration of their 50th anniversary they were invited to participate in this year’s ceremony.

Dr. Charles W. Turnbull was the sixth elected governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands and was re-elected overwhelmingly to serve a second term. During his term, Gov. Turnbull had many noteworthy accomplishments. In recognition and appreciation of his contributions, the 29th Legislature of the Virgin Islands awarded Dr. Turnbull the Virgin Islands Medal of Honor – the territory’s highest honor. Dr. Turnbull's service in education spans more than forty years. He served the people of the Virgin Islands as an elementary and secondary school teacher, principal of the Charlotte Amalie High School, commissioner of the Department of Education, chairman of the Virgin Islands Board of Education and professor emeritus of history at the University of the Virgin Islands.

More than 160 degrees were awarded on the St. Thomas Campus.

The UVI School of Nursing celebrated the milestone of 50 years of nursing education at the institution. The first nursing class began with approximately 25 students for the associate’s degree on the St. Thomas campus. UVI also offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The nursing programs have maintained accreditation since 1969.

The St. Thomas graduation ceremony was broadcast live on Da Vybe 107.9 FM and WUVI 1090 AM, UVI’s student-run radio station.

Individuals are also encouraged to share their UVI Commencement experience on social media. Join in with #GoUVIGrad. Tag us on Instagram @UVI_edu and Twitter @UVI_edu. Share on Facebook at facebook.com/UVI.edu.

UVI Class Speaker Nicole Etienne addressed the UVI Class of 2015. Nichole Etienne earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Computer Science on St. Thomas.

UVI Commencement Keynote Speaker Marian Wright Edelman shakes UVI President David Hall's hand after receiving an honorary degree from UVI.

UVI Commencement Keynote Speaker Marian Wright Edelman addressed the UVI Class of 2015.

VI Gov. Kenneth Mapp addresses the UVI Commencement Class of 2015.