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University’s VIMAS Uses Art to Educate Students on Marine Biology

December 16, 2015 - By using captivating images of creatures and fauna of the Virgin Islands’ oceans, Jarvon Stout – VI Marine Advisory Service assistant – has found a way to utilize art to teach marine biology at the Addelita Cancryn Junior high school. Read More

Media Invited to Cover 12th Annual “Voices That Count Conference”

December 11, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the University of the Virgin Islands 12th Annual “Voices That Count” Conference on Dec. 14 and 15, in the Administration and Conference Center on the St. Thomas Campus and in the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix, respectively. Read More

UVI Host U.S. DOE Minority Serving Institutions

December 10, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands, a member of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions, hosted consortiums representing 22 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and five national labs, at the institution’s annual technical meeting this November. Read More

VIUCEDD to Host 12th Annual "Voices That Count" Conference

December 03, 2015 - The 12th annual "Voices that Count" conference will be held on Dec. 14 and 15, in the Administration and Conference Center on the St. Thomas Campus and in the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Read More

The Caribbean Writer Issues Call for Artwork

December 03, 2015 - “The Caribbean Writer,” an international, literary anthology published annually by the University of the Virgin Islands is soliciting colorful, eye-catching, Caribbean artwork for the cover of “First the Kata, then the Bundle,” a collection of Virgin Islands writings from Volumes 16 to 30 of “The Caribbean Writer”. Read More

UVI Board to Meet in Special Session on Dec. 8

November 30, 2015 - A special meeting of the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8, in room 303 of the Administration and Conference Center on St. Thomas Campus and via teleconference.Read More

UVI Launches Buy A Brick Campaign

November 23, 2015 - Members of the community can establish a permanent presence on the campus of the University of the Virgin Islands through the new “Buy A Brick” fundraising campaign.Read More

Paradise Jam Basketball Tournament Tips Off Friday at UVI

November 19, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands will host the 2015 Paradise Jam beginning Friday, Nov. 20, in the Sports and Fitness Center on the St. Thomas Campus. Read More

Media Invited to Cover and Photograph RTPark’s Client Appreciation Reception

November 16, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the University of the Virgin Islands’ Research and Technology Park (RTPark) Client Appreciation Reception on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the UVI President’s Guest House on the St. Thomas campus from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.Read More

St. Thomas/St. John Ag Fair Weekend Offers New Youth Attractions

November 12, 2015 - The Annual St. Thomas/St. John Agriculture and Food Fair featuring new “Art by the Sea” youth attractions will be held on Nov. 21 and 22, 2015 on the grounds of the Reichhold Center for the Arts. The theme for this year's fair is “From Drought to Green 2015.”Read More

VI CPAs Award Minority Accounting Scholarship to UVI Students

November 10, 2015 - The Virgin Islands Society of Certified Public Accountants presented the first Minority Accounting Students Scholarship to two University of the Virgin Islands accounting majors on Friday, Nov. 6, at the society’s annual meeting. Read More

Media Invited to Cover St. Croix Dean’s List Reception on Sunday, Nov. 8

November 05, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph UVI’s Sixth Annual Dean’s List Reception at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Read More

Media Invited to Cover and Photograph Reef Fest 2015

November 05, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph Reef Fest 2015 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Coral World Ocean Park. Read More

Media Invited to Cover the First Minority Accounting Scholarship Presentation

November 05, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph as the Virgin Islands Society of Certified Public Accountants presents the first Minority Accounting Students Scholarship to two University of the Virgin Islands accounting majors. Read More

Reef Fest 2015 to Feature Environmental Fun, Facts & Free Giveaways

November 05, 2015 - The community is invited to celebrate the ocean environment at Reef Fest 2015, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Coral World Ocean Park. Read More

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Momix “Botanica” at the Reichhold Center

October 27, 2015 - Celebrate Thanksgiving with the world renowned dance-illusionist group, Momix, at Reichhold Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Read More

UVI Board Approves the University’s First Ph.D. Program; New Tuition Overload Policy and FY 2015-16 Operating Budget

October 26, 2015 - In the regular session of its quarterly meeting on Oct. 24, on the Albert A. Sheen Campus, the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees approved the University’s first Ph.D. program.Read More

Wyndham Margaritaville Grants UVI Scholarships

October 23, 2015 - Two University of the Virgin Islands students are closer to their dream careers in tourism and hospitality thanks to scholarships from the Wyndham Vacation Ownership Club. Read More

UVI Board of Trustees to Meet on Saturday, Oct. 24

October 19, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Read More

Media Invited to Cover ROTC Scholarship Presentation

October 19, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph a Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship presentation at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in front of the Ralph Paiewonsky Library on the St. Thomas Campus. Read More

Hall to Receive Thurgood Marshall Educational Leadership Award

October 16, 2015 - University of the Virgin Islands President David Hall will be honored, this November, with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Educational Leadership Award. Read More

Media Invited to Cover 2015 CERC Health Disparities Conference

October 15, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the Caribbean Exploratory Research Center’s 8th Annual Health Disparities Institute.Read More

UVI Bucs Soccer Team on top with 3-1 Homecoming Win Bucs on Five Match Winning Streak

October 12, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands Bucs Men’s Soccer team picked up a 3-1 win over Caribbean University on Friday, Oct. 9, at a Homecoming match on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. The Bucs soccer team, on five match winning streak, are in first-place in Liga Atletica Interuniversitaria League play, said Dr. David Santesteban, UVI interim athletic director. Caribbean University was undefeated until Friday’s match.Read More

UVI “Hunger Banquet” Kicks off World Food Day

October 09, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands joins the nation in observing World Food Day with activities beginning Friday, Oct. 16, at the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix.Read More

UVI President David Hall to Receive USVI HTA Award of Excellence

October 01, 2015 - University of the Virgin Islands President David Hall will be honored with the U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel and Tourism Association’s Award of Excellence at the 14th Annual Tommy Star Awards and Gala on Nov. 14, at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Hotel.Read More

UVI Raffles Luxury Timeshares for Scholarship Funds

September 30, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands has launched a unique scholarship campaign to win ownership of a timeshare at luxurious resorts, all while helping deserving students that attend the university. UVI is raffling a chance to win ownership of one of two timeshares at two of the most deluxe resorts on St. Thomas: Elysian Beach Resort and Bluebeard’s Castle. The deadline for entering the raffle is Friday, Nov. 13. All proceeds will go toward student scholarships. Read More

UVI Institute Explores Minority Health Disparities

September 29, 2015 - The Caribbean Exploratory Research Center (CERC), a unit within the University of the Virgin Islands School of Nursing, will host its 8th Annual Health Disparities Institute titled “Eliminating Health Disparities in Minority Communities,” Oct. 14-16, at the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef and Morning Star Beach Resort.Read More

UVI Music Department Offers Improvisation Workshops

September 29, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands Music Department will launch a series of interactive workshops in October and November to help musicians improve their jazz improvisation skills. The Music-in-Motion workshops feature prominent local musicians who share their approach to improvisation – applicable to all chromatic instruments and voice – and offer technical exercises that will assist in the quest to develop and improve improvisation techniques. Read More

Latin Jazz Legend Arturo Sandoval at Reichhold Center

September 28, 2015 - The Reichhold Center for the Arts kicks-off its 37th season with a homage to Hispanic Heritage month, featuring dynamic, 10-time Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval. The performance takes place at 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3. Read More

UVI Alumni Asked to Support Alumni Phonathon - Sept. 28-30

September 25, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands family joins forces with alumni and special alumni from Sept. 28 to 30, for the 2015 Alumni Phonathon. Read More

UVI Receives 5-Year NASA Grant

September 24, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands is one step closer to having the first four-year physics and astronomy degree, thanks to the award of a five-year, $2.7 million grant from the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA). The grant is part of NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Program (MUREP). UVI is one of only 10 schools in the United States to be awarded the grant in 2015.Read More

Media Invited to Launch of Federal Early Childhood Grant

September 23, 2015 - The media is invited to an informational forum on the launch of the new Virgin Islands Partners for Early Success (VIPES), a study of the early childhood system in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The launch event will take place 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, in the first-floor conference room of the University of the Virgin Islands Administration and Conference Center (ACC) on St. Thomas. The session will be video conferenced to St. Croix and can be viewed in the Great Hall at the UVI Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Read More

Media Invited to Cover UVI Fall Research Symposium

September 22, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the University of the Virgin Islands 17th annual Fall Research Symposium on Sunday, Sept. 27, featuring an array of innovative and creative projects from some 40 students. The event will showcase research UVI students have conducted at home and abroad.Read More

Media Invited to Cover Coastweeks Beach Cleanup

September 18, 2015 - This weekend marks the beginning of Coastweeks Beach cleanup activities across the Virgin Islands. Members of the media are invited to cover the first Coastweeks Beach Cleanup scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m. on John Brewer’s Bay Beach, located across from the University of the Virgin Islands St. Thomas Campus. There are also beach cleanups on St. Croix.Read More

The Caribbean Writer to Launch Vol. 29 with Premiere of Award Winning Film

September 11, 2015 - “The Caribbean Writer - Where the Caribbean Imagination embraces the World,” has launched Volume 29 of the University of the Virgin Islands’ international, revered, literary journal with a Caribbean focus. Read More

Miss UVI to Vie for National HBCU College Queens Crown

September 11, 2015 - Miss UVI 2015-2016, Katherine Callwood, will compete in the 2015 National Black College Alumni (NBCA) Hall of Fame Queens pageant from Sept. 25 to Sept. 27, in Atlanta, Ga., at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Read More

Coastweeks Beach Cleanup Seeks Volunteers

September 10, 2015 - More than 1,000 Virgin Islands residents will take part in the 30th annual Ocean Conservancy International Coastal Cleanup Sept. 19 – Oct. 31. ridding the territory’s beaches of waste, from soda cans and plastic bags to tires and home appliances.Read More

Reichhold Center Announces 37th Season Line-Up

September 04, 2015 - The Reichhold Center for the Arts unveiled its 37th season at their annual Business After Hours reception with a cadre of stellar performers and artistic performances. Read More

UVI, viNGN and DOE Partner to Create STEAM Academy

September 03, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Next Generation Network and the VI Department of Education have partnered to establish a K-16 STEAM Academy. Read More

Homicide Reported Near UVI St. Thomas Campus

September 03, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands offers condolences to the friends and family of an unidentified man found unresponsive near the St. Thomas Campus. Read More

Davies Named to 2015 Baldrige National Quality Award Board

August 31, 2015 - The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology has named Dr. Haldane Davies, vice president for Business Development and Innovation at the University of the Virgin Islands, to the Board of Examiners for the 2015 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.Read More

UVI-VIMAS Agents to Bring Marine Education to Public/Private Schools

August 31, 2015 - Educators seeking to enhance the marine and environmental knowledge offered to their students, can do so with the aid of the Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service.Read More

UVI Board Authorizes President to Secure Loan for UVI School of Medicine

August 29, 2015 - In executive session of a special meeting of the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees held on Aug. 29, the Board approved a resolution authorizing UVI President David Hall to execute a contract with FirstBank Puerto Rico, to secure a loan of $30 million to establish an endowment for the UVI School of Medicine. Read More

UVI to Remain Closed on Aug. 28 in the Aftermath of TS Erika

August 28, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands will be closed on Friday, Aug. 28. VI Gov. Kenneth Mapp has issued a curfew until 5 p.m. territory-wide. Read More

UVI Board to Reconvene Special Meeting on Aug. 29

August 26, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will reconvene a special meeting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, via teleconference, with some members in room 303 of the Administration and Conference Center on the St. Thomas Campus.Read More

UVI to Close on Aug. 27 as TS Erika Impacts the Territory

August 26, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 27, out of an abundance of caution, as Tropical Storm Erika is expected to impact the territory on Thursday. Read More

UVI Monitors the Approach of Hurricane Danny

August 21, 2015 - UVI is expected to open on Monday, Aug. 24, for normal hours of operations. Read More

UVI Board to Meet in Special Session on Aug. 25

August 17, 2015 - A special meeting of the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Read More

Media Invited to Cover Fall Semester Orientation Week Activities

August 14, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to cover selected activities planned during UVI’s fall semester Orientation Week for new and transfer student. Read More

UVI’s “Backpacks for Success” Project to Benefit Children at Queen Louise Home

August 13, 2015 - Students at the Queen Louise Home for Children will start the new school year with the tools they need to succeed, due in part, to the University of the Virgin Islands “Backpacks for Success” outreach project. Read More

Diageo USVI Invests $150,000 in UVI Process Technology Program

August 12, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands Process Technology program, a part of the College of Science and Mathematics, received a $150,000 donation from Diageo BRAND USVI on Aug.12. Read More

Media Invited to Cover UVI’s" Backpacks for Success” Donation to Queen Louise Home

August 10, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the University of the Virgin Islands “Backpacks for Success” back to school donation to students at the Queen Louise Home for Children. Read More

Media Invited to Cover Agricultural Enrichment Summer Camp Closing Ceremony

August 06, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the closing ceremony of the UVI Cooperative Extension Service Agricultural Enrichment Summer Camp at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, in the Administration and Conference Center, first-floor conference room, on the St. Thomas Campus.Read More

Media Invited to Cover Diageo-USVI’s Multi-year Investment in UVI Scholarships and Technology Program

August 06, 2015 - Scholarships & Technology Program Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the announcement of a multi-year Investment in the University of the Virgin Islands Process Technology program and student scholarships, through a partnership between UVI and Diageo USVI.Read More

UVI-CES to Host 31st West Indies Agricultural Economics Conference

August 03, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands Cooperative Extension Service will host the 31st West Indies Agricultural Economics Conference. Read More

Media Invited to Cover UVI Summer Science Research Symposium

July 29, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the 13th Annual Summer Science Research Symposium. Read More

UVI Appoints New Academic and Administrative Staff

July 24, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands has tapped three long-time employees to take on new roles in top positions at the University. Read More

Health Care Delegation Addresses Chronic Disease at National Forum

July 23, 2015 - The University of the Virgins Islands partnered with Yale University to bring a five member U.S. Virgin Islands delegation to the Yale Global Health Leadership Institute Forum for Change, held from July 5 to 10.Read More

UVI Mourns the Passing of White House Initiative on HBCUs Director

July 21, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands mourns the passing of Dr. George Cooper, executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities who passed away on Sunday, July 19.Read More

University Researchers Discover Reproductive Refuge for Threatened Coral Species

July 21, 2015 - In a joint study, University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) and University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science researchers have discovered that a threatened coral species that lives in deeper waters off the U.S. Virgin Islands is more fertile than its shallow-water counterparts.Read More

UVI Welcomes New and Transfer Students with Orientation Week Activities

July 20, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands will welcome new and transfer students with a week of orientation activities beginning Monday, Aug. 17. Read More

UVI CES; AES Partner with VI DOA to Host Breadfruit Seminar

July 10, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands’ Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station, in partnership with the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture, will host a Breadfruit Seminar from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13, and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14.Read More

‘Mango Melee 2015: The Drought Edition’ Set for July 12 on St. Croix

July 08, 2015 - The 19th annual Mango Melee, a fun-filled event for the entire family, will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, at the St. George Botanical Gardens.Read More

UVI’s New Tuition and Fees Payment Policy to be Implemented This Fall

June 23, 2015 - This fall, the University of the Virgin Islands will implement the new Tuition and Fees Payment Policy, approved by the UVI Board of Trustees on June 6. Read More

UVI Board of Trustees Elects Officers, Approves Sexual Misconduct Policy & Tuition and Fees Payment Policy

June 06, 2015 - In the regular session of its quarterly meeting on June 6, on the St. Thomas Campus, the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees re-elected Attorney Henry Smock to serve as chairman and Alexander A. Moorhead as vice chairman. Read More

UVI Signs Six MOUs with National & International Colleges & Universities

June 02, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands has entered into six Memoranda of Understanding with several institutions of higher learning this year. UVI has signed MOUs with the University of St. Maarten, Philipsburg, St. Maarten; the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica, Fielding Graduate University, California, Nantong University, China, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, China, the University of Nebraska At Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska. Read More

UVI Board of Trustees to Meet on June 6

June 02, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, in the Administration and Conference Center on the St. Thomas Campus. Read More

VI SBDC Celebrates 30 Years of Service with Small Business Week Events

May 29, 2015 - The Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration will celebrate Small Business Week from May 31 through June 6.Read More

Media Invited to Cover Small Business Week Awards Ceremonies

May 29, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to photograph and cover Small Business Week awards ceremonies from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, in the University of the Virgin Islands’ Sports and Fitness Center on the St. Thomas Campus. On St. Croix, the awards ceremony will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5, in the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen Campus. Read More

NSF Awards UVI Alumni Graduate Research Fellowships

May 26, 2015 - The National Science Foundation has awarded two University of the Virgin Islands alumni Graduate Research Fellowships to complete advanced degrees in marine biology and chemistry. Stephan Bitterwolf (‘13) and Marisha Perkins (‘13) are among 2,000 individuals that have been selected from the 16,500 applicants in 2015. Read More

VI-EPSCoR Annual Conference to Introduce Project to Save Coral Reefs

May 22, 2015 - The Virgin Islands Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research will host its annual conference on May 26 and 27, at the Renaissance Carambola Beach Resort on St. Croix. Read More

Media Invited to Cover EPSCoR Conference & UVI Global Institute

May 22, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to photograph and cover the Virgin Islands Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Annual Conference and the University of the Virgin Islands Global Institute for Leadership and Management Development on Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, respectively. Read More

Benjamin Foundation Celebrates 10th Year of Support to UVI Nurse Extern Program

May 12, 2015 - The Bennie and Martha Benjamin Foundation is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of its commitment to the Student Nurse Extern Program and its partnership with the University of the Virgin Islands’ School of Nursing, the Schneider Regional Medical Center and Juan F. Luis Hospital. Read More

UVI to Award More Than 260 Degrees at 2015 Commencement Ceremonies

May 08, 2015 - More than 260 degrees will be awarded by the University of the Virgin Islands during Commencement Ceremonies scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on May 13 and 14, on the campus grounds of the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and in the Sports and Fitness Center on the St. Thomas Campus.Read More

Media Invited to Cover UVI Commencement & Nurse Pinning Ceremonies

May 08, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to photograph and cover the University of the Virgin Islands 51st Annual Commencement Ceremonies and student nursing pinning ceremonies during the week of Monday, May 11 to Thursday, May 14. Read More

Jeffrey Osborne, Freddie Jackson Perform Old School R&B at Reichhold Center

May 06, 2015 - Music legends Jeffrey Osborne and Freddie Jackson will perform old school R& B, 8 p.m., on Saturday, May 23, at the University of the Virgin Islands’ Reichhold Center for the Arts. Read More

UVI Student Entrepreneurs Win $60,000 in 13D Competition

May 05, 2015 - Three University of the Virgin Islands student entrepreneurs won $60,000 at the 4th Annual 13D Entrepreneurship competition on April 24, on the St. Thomas Campus. Read More

UVI Board Approves Loan for School of Medicine Endowment; Selects FUVI Board Member and Amends Bylaws

May 04, 2015 - In executive session of a special meeting of the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees held on May 4, the Board authorized UVI President David Hall, pursuant to the requirements of the Chirinjeev Kathuria gift agreement, to execute a loan to create an endowment for the UVI School of Medicine.Read More

UVI Announces Two Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen

April 30, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands announces the availability of two scholarships for incoming freshman for the 2015-16 academic year: The Edmund Penn Scholarship offered by the Magens Bay Authority and the Jason Carroll Memorial Scholarship. Read More

UVI Board to Meet in Special Session on May 4

April 27, 2015 - A special meeting of the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 4, in room 303 of the Administration and Conference Center on the St. Thomas Campus.Read More

Nursing Alumni to Celebrate 50 years of Nursing Education

April 24, 2015 - University of the Virgin Islands nursing alumni, faculty and friends will celebrate 50 years of Nursing Education with a reunion on May 15-16 on St. Thomas and on May 17-18, on St. Croix.Read More

Edelman of the CDF to Speak at UVI Commencement; Renowned Virgin Islanders to Receive Honorary Degrees

April 23, 2015 - Lawyer, writer, activist and children’s advocate Marian Wright Edelman will be the keynote speaker at the University of the Virgin Islands’ 2015 Commencement Ceremonies. Read More

Media Invited to Cover Major Events at UVI

April 21, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to photograph and cover several UVI events scheduled from Wednesday, April 22 to Monday, April 27. Read More

UVI Announces Summer Enrichment Programs

April 20, 2015 - From math and science to research and leadership development, the University of the Virgin Islands will offer a wide range of summer enrichment programs and camps for students, teachers and the general community. Read More

UVI Researchers Investigate the Potential Risks of Lionfish Consumption

April 20, 2015 - University of the Virgin Islands researchers have published results of their investigation into the consumption of lionfish in the Marine Drugs Journal. Read More

Media Invited to Cover Major Events at UVI this Week

April 15, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to photograph and cover several UVI events scheduled from Thursday, April 16 to Friday, April 17. Read More

UVI Announces 2015 Afternoon on the Green Winners

April 14, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands announces the winners of the 26th Annual Afternoon on the Green, held on Sunday, March 15. Read More

Katherine Callwood Crowned Miss University of the Virgin Islands 2015-2016

April 13, 2015 - Katherine Callwood was crowned Miss University of the Virgin Islands 2015-2016 at the 35th Annual Miss UVI Ambassadorial Competition held Saturday, April 11, on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Read More

Media Invited to UVI Research Day & Miss UVI Ambassadorial Competition

April 09, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to photograph and cover UVI’s Research Day and the Miss UVI Ambassadorial Competition. Read More

Founder of Thurgood Marshall Fund to Speak at UVI

April 06, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands will present its annual Alfred O. Heath lecture, with a keynote address from Dr. Joyce Payne an authority on women’s issues related to higher education and workforce participation. Read More

UVI Research Day to Feature Presentations on Topics that Affect the VI

April 02, 2015 - The public is invited to the University of the Virgin Islands' fourth annual Research Day scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, in the UVI Sports and Fitness Center on the St. Thomas Campus and in the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Read More

Miss UVI Ambassadorial Competition Set for April 11

April 02, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands Student Government Association invites everyone to the 35th Annual Miss UVI Ambassadorial Competition at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at UVI’s cafetorium on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix.Read More

President Obama Cabinet Member to Speak at UVI Pride Week Event

March 23, 2015 - Dr. George E. Cooper, executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), will be the guest speaker at the University of the Virgin Islands Pride Week rally at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, outside the Melvin H. Evans Center on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Read More

Media Invited to Cover UVI Pride Week Activities

March 21, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to photograph and cover a series of events scheduled during the University of the Virgin Islands’ Pride Week, March 23 – March 27, 2015. Members of the media are invited to photograph and cover a series of events scheduled during the University of the Virgin Islands’ Pride Week, March 23 – March 27, 2015. Read More

Honorable Gov. Kenneth Mapp Keynote Speaker for UVI Charter Day

March 21, 2015 - The Hon. Kenneth E. Mapp, governor of the Virgin Islands, will be the keynote speaker at the University of the Virgin Islands Charter Day Ceremony. Gov. Mapp will address the UVI community on Tuesday, March 24, at 10 a.m. in the Administration and Conference Center first-floor conference room. Read More

UVI RTPark New Executive Director Unveils Direction Forward

March 14, 2015 - Dr. Gillian Marcelle, the new executive director of the University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park (RTPark), unveiled the new direction for the RTPark to the Virgin Islands community at a Stakeholder Reception held March, 11, on the St. Thomas Campus. Read More

UVI Welcomes New Academic and Administrative Staff

March 12, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands Spring 2015 semester has new faces in key positions involving student academics and campus life.Read More

UVI Presents Inaugural Virgin Islands Literary Festival and Book Fair

March 10, 2015 - Inaugural Virgin Islands Literary Festival and Book Fair, set for March 26 – March 29 on the University of the Virgin Islands Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Read More

Media Invited to Cover UVI RTPark Stakeholder Reception

March 09, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to photograph and cover the University of the Virgin Islands’ Research and Technology Park Stakeholder Reception at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, in the UVI President's Guest House on the St. Thomas Campus.Read More

UVI Board Reviews KPIs

March 08, 2015 - In the regular session of its quarterly meeting held March 7, on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix, the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees examined the University’s key performance indicators.Read More

UVI Invites Community to Celebrate UVI Pride

March 06, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands invites the community to celebrate Pride Week March 23 - March 27.Read More

UVI’s Economic Impact: $83.5M

March 05, 2015 - An independent economic assessment estimates that the University of the Virgin Islands has had an economic impact of $83.5 million on the territory in 2013.Read More

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis to Perform at Reichhold

March 03, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands’ Reichhold Center for the Arts will host the Virgin Islands debut of The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4. Read More

UVI Play Portrays St. Croix Native and Activist Hubert Harrison

February 27, 2015 - UVI presents play on the life of St. Croix native Hubert Harrison, written and directed by David Edgecombe. Read More

UVI Board of Trustees to Meet on March 7

February 27, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, in the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Read More

Media Invited to Cover UVI Peace Conference

February 26, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to photograph and cover a conference on peace and conflict resolution presented by the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of the Virgin Islands. Read More

Afternoon on the Green 2015 Set for March 15

February 23, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands invites the community to the 26th annual Afternoon on the Green from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, on UVI’s Herman E. Moore Golf Course on the St. Thomas Campus. Read More

Scholars To Gather for UVI Forum on Peace and Conflict Resolution

February 23, 2015 - International scholars on peace and conflict resolution will attend a UVI panel discussion on creating peace initiatives, Feb. 27 at 9:30 a.m.Read More

Reichhold Center Presents “Spencers Theatre Of Illusion”

February 20, 2015 - Reichhold Center for the Arts presents the first family-friendly performance for its 36th season, with a mind-bending, mystifying performance by Spencers Theatre of Illusion. Read More

UVI Website Wins 2014 Lightning Bolt Award in ‘Cassies’ Competition

February 13, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands website received the 2014 Lightning Bolt Award during the annual Cassies Awards, a competition for website developers in the U.S. and Canada who develop their sites using the Cascade Server content management system. Read More

UVI Awarded Five-Year $1.3M U.S. DOE Cybersecurity Grant

February 13, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands has been awarded a five-year $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), as part of a White House initiative to strengthen cybersecurity expertise in America. Read More

Agrifest 2015 Set for Feb. 14-16: 'Agriculture – The Heart of it All’ Is Theme

February 13, 2015 - The public is invited to the 44th Annual Agriculture and Food Fair of the U. S. Virgin Islands from Feb. 14 to16, at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex at Estate Lower Love on St. Croix. Read More

UVI Board Approves FY ‘16 Appropriation Request and Loan for School of Medicine Construction

February 13, 2015 - In a special meeting of the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees held on Feb. 13, the Board approved a resolution authorizing the fiscal year 2015-2016 Government of the Virgin Islands appropriation request of $29,654,053.Read More

UVI Hires New Executive Director for RTPark

February 09, 2015 - After an extensive national search, the University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park (RTPark) Board of Directors has selected Dr. Gillian Marcelle as the new executive director. Read More

UVI Students Join Bureau Of Internal Revenue For Volunteer Taxpayer Assistance

February 06, 2015 - The Volunteer Taxpayer Assistance Program will begin on all three islands on Saturday, February 21st and will run every Saturday until April 11th, with the exception of Saturday, April 4th. Assistance will be provided on a first-come first-served basis, and the interns will be completing forms 1040EZ and 1040A only. Read More

Media Invited to Cover UVI’s Man-Up Male Conference

February 06, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to photograph and cover the University of the Virgin Islands’ fifth annual Man-Up Male Empowerment Conference. Read More

UVI Board to Meet in Special Session on Feb. 13

February 06, 2015 - A special meeting of the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, in room 303 of the Administration and Conference Center on St. Thomas and in the Great House, room A-204, on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Read More

First Annual UVI Hackathon To Showcase Innovations In Technology

February 03, 2015 - More than two dozen UVI students will demonstrate innovative technological solutions to everyday problems in the community during the first annual UVI Hackfest scheduled for Feb. 6 – 7 at the Administration and Conference Center (ACC) on the St. Thomas Campus. Read More

UVI Writing Center Earns National Certification

February 02, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands’ Center for Student Success Writing Center has been awarded certification by the College Reading and Learning Association.Read More

UVI Water Conservation Project Receives National Excellence Award

February 02, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands is one of 19 land-grant universities to receive the 2014 Experiment Station Section Excellence in Multistate Research Award. Read More

Pursuit of Happyness’ Chris Gardner to be 2015 Man-Up Speaker

January 23, 2015 - Millionaire entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and philanthropist Chris Gardner will be the featured speaker at the University of the Virgin Islands’ fifth annual Man-Up Male Empowerment Conference. Read More

UVI Receives Carnegie Community Engagement Classification Status

January 16, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands received Community Engagement Classification status from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Read More

The Caribbean Writer Announces Volume 28 Prize Winners

January 16, 2015 - The Caribbean Writer – the University of the Virgin Islands’ international, refereed, literary journal with a Caribbean focus – announced its annual prize winners for Volume 28, which highlights time, place and memories. Read More

UVI Prepares Territory To Work With Renewable Resources

January 16, 2015 - The University of the Virgin Islands is doing its part to make sure the local workforce is poised to meet the growing needs of the industry. Read More

UVI's Spring Semester Begins Jan. 12; New Student Orientation Set Jan. 7-10; Continuing Student Registration Underway

January 05, 2015 - Spring Semester classes at the University of the Virgin Islands are scheduled to begin on Monday, Jan. 12. Read More

Media Invited to Cover UVI’s Spring 2015 Orientation Activities

January 05, 2015 - Members of the media are invited to cover the University of the Virgin Islands’ 2015 Spring Semester Orientation Week activities. Read More