UVI to Celebrate More Than 370 Degrees Earned by 2020 Graduates

December 10, 2020 - This Friday, Dec. 11th, 2020, the University of the Virgin Islands will commemorate more than 370 degrees earned by graduates in the Class of 2020. A virtual or online ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. for graduates from the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and the St. Thomas Campus.Read More

Media Invited to Cover the University of the Virgin Islands’ First Virtual Commencement

December 08, 2020 - Members of the media are invited to cover the University of the Virgin Islands Fifty-Sixth Annual Commencement Ceremony at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, virtually. This online commencement ceremony will be a first for the University and will feature the 2020 graduates from the Albert A. Sheen and the St. Thomas Campuses.Read More

UVI Classes in Spring 2021 to be Online and in-Person

December 04, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) announced that for Spring 2021 a mixed modality instruction model will be implemented, combining in-person and online learning, as well as on-campus residence living and work.Read More

UVI New Student Orientation Set for Spring 2021

December 04, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands is pleased to be hosting a Virtual New and Transfer Student Orientation for the Spring 2021 semester. “Orientation includes sessions to introduce new students to UVI, networking with other students and instructors, virtual campus tours and other initiatives of the University,” said Hedda Finch-Simpson, dean on students on the Albert A. Sheen Campus. The St. Thomas Campus will be hosting a pre-orientation meeting on Dec. 8, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. for new and transfer students.Read More

UVI Athletics Cancels Playing Season for Spring 2021

December 03, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands Athletics Department has made the decision to cancel its playing season for Spring 2021 due to surging COVID-19 cases across the United States. Read More

UVI Mourns the Loss of Ruth E. Thomas

December 03, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) joins the Virgin Islands community in mourning the loss of Ruth Elma Thomas, a widely respected linguist and educator who received numerous honors and awards for her outstanding achievements in education and community service. Read More

UVI Presents Virtual Dance Workshops to Showcase New BFA Dance Program 

November 25, 2020 - Dance instructors from the University of the Virgin Islands’ (UVI) Department of Communication and Performing Arts are presenting virtual dance workshops this month to highlight the dance techniques and academic studies offered in the newly launched Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) dance program. The workshops are offered free of charge to the public, and high school students are encouraged to participate.  Read More

Fruit & Vegetable Growers Invited to Produce Safety Alliance Training

November 24, 2020 - The public is invited to participate in a free virtual three-day Produce Safety Alliance Training and Certification event on Dec. 1 – 3, 2020. The training will take place via the Zoom platform. Read More

The Caribbean Writer Announces Prize Winners

November 24, 2020 - The Caribbean Writer is pleased to announce the Prize Winners for its Volume 34 edition under the theme, Dignity, power and Place in the Caribbean Space. Winners in the various categories are as follows: The Daily News Prize to an author of fiction or an essay from the BVI or the U.S. Virgin Islands goes to Carmelo Rivera for “About My Identity Journey,” one in a series of essays about identity and growing up. Read More

UVI Presents First Installment of Distinguished Lecture Series “Ancestral Queendom: Reflections on the Prison Records of the Rebel Queens...”

November 23, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands Offices of the President and Provost are pleased to unveil a Distinguished Culture and History lecture series, featuring new UVI Scholars in Residence, Dr. Tami Navarro, Dr. Hadiyah Sewer, LaVaughn Belle and Tiphanie Yanique. Read More

Davies Appointed to Serve on International Economic Development Council

November 20, 2020 - The Nominations Committee of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has elected Haldane Davies, vice president for Business Development and Innovation of the University of the Virgin Islands to serve on the IEDC Board of Directors. The nomination took place during IEDC's 2020 Annual Conference, which ran from Oct. 13-16, 2020. Dr. Davies’ term begins on January 1, 2021. Read More

Silicon Valley Icon Speaker at UVI’s Hackfest 2020 Reimagined

November 19, 2020 - Tech savvy industry leaders, facetime with Silicon Valley icons and an extended competition, were just a few of the highlights that made Hackfest 2020 more impactful to students at the University of the Virgin Islands. While the COVID-19 Pandemic caused the move to virtual, University organizers did their best to re-imagine Hackfest 2020. Typically, a one-day competition, Hackfest offers students an opportunity to innovate and come up with theme-based applications. Read More

UVI to Host Virtual Commencement on Dec. 11

November 12, 2020 - This December, the University of the Virgin Islands will host a Virtual Commencement Ceremony to commemorate degrees earned by more than 300 graduates in the Class of 2020. Last Spring, in consultation with the members of the 2020 Graduation Class, the University decided to postpone the May 2020 Commencement ceremonies until December. The decision was made on the assumption that by December 2020, COVID-19 would have receded and UVI would be able to safely resume normal activities. The University continues to monitor incidents of the Coronavirus in the Territory and ultimately decided to convene an Online Commencement Ceremony. Read More

UVI Welcomes New Head Men’s Basketball Coach

November 06, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands welcomes Alfonzo Duncan to the University’s Athletics Department, where he will serve as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Wellness Center Manager. Duncan brings over 30 years of experience in intercollegiate coaching and athletic administration to the department at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I & II and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) level. Read More

UVI Communication Students Establish the First NABJ Student Chapter in the Caribbean

November 06, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands Communication Department students have founded the University of the Virgin Islands Association of Black Journalists (UVIABJ) student chapter, becoming the first student and only NABJ affiliate chapter in the Caribbean. At its annual October meeting, the executive board of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) made a unanimous decision to officially grant UVIABJ chapter status. Read More

UVI Board of Trustees Adopts Amended Sexual Harassment Policy & Approves 2021 Fundraising Goals

October 24, 2020 - In the regular session of its quarterly meeting on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, via Zoom, the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt amendments to the University’s Sexual Harassment Policy. Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal law that states that no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal assistance. Title IX applies to all educational institutions that receive federal funds. Read More

VI Small Business Development Center Appoints New Associate State Director

October 23, 2020 - The Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center (VI SBDC) appoints new Associate State Director. Karen Jones was recently selected from a distinguished group of candidates to serve as the Associate State Director of the VI SBDC. Ms. Jones is a graduate of Union College in Kentucky, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Read More

UVI Webinar to Instruct Small Businesses on Possible Benefits of Social Media Strategies

October 20, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands School of Business, in conjunction with the U.S. Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will host a business webinar entitled “Small Business Conversations from the Frontline: Social Media Concepts and Strategies” on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 5:30 to 6:45 pm. Read More

UVI Student Nurses Receive Gift of Needed PPE from Sorority

October 20, 2020 - The Mu Eta Chapter - Chi Eta Phi Sorority donated much needed personal protective equipment (PPE) to nursing students attending the University of the Virgin Islands’ School of Nursing. On Friday, Oct. 15, seventy masks were delivered to the UVI School of Nursing Building on the St. Thomas Campus.Read More

UVI Board of Trustees to Meet on October 24

October 16, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, via Zoom. Media instructions for participation will be shared via email. Once connected to the meeting, members of the media are required to mute their devices and turn off their cameras for the duration of the meeting. Members of the media are asked not to ask questions during the meeting. All questions should be sent via email to the UVI Director of Public Relations, Tamika Thomas-Williams, at tamika.thomaswilliams@uvi.edu. Read More

World Food Day to be Observed on October 18

October 16, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands will, for the first time, observe World Food Day virtually, with some physical events. The UVI School of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service invites the public to World Food Day events on Sunday, Oct. 18, on Zoom via 921 6461 0205. This year’s theme is “Grow, Nourish, Sustain, Together.” Read More

UVI Crowns Miss UVI at 40th Ambassadorial Presentation & Coronation

October 14, 2020 - University of the Virgin Islands senior, Raven Phillips was crowned the 40th Miss UVI at the Miss UVI Ambassadorial Presentation and Coronation on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at John Brewers Bay, on St. Thomas. The coronation dubbed “Our HBCU in Paradise” is a replacement for the annually held Miss UVI Ambassadorial Competition. Read More

UVI Caribbean Green Technology Center to Host “Lunch & Learn” Webinar Series for Energy Month 

October 13, 2020 - Throughout the month of October, the University of the Virgin Islands’ Caribbean Green Technology Center (CGTC) will commemorate National Energy Awareness Month with several activities. The month kicked off with “Back to the Basics: Renewable Energy 101,” on Oct. 7, from noon to 1 p.m.  Read More

VI Tech Stack & the University of the Virgin Islands Releases New Poll in 2020 USVI General Election

October 08, 2020 - A new poll was released by VI Tech Stack in collaboration with the University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (CELL). It revealed frontrunners in the legislative elections, high support for Governor Bryan’s handling of the coronavirus, and a majority of USVI residents in favor of more economic development and tourism. Read More

UVI Receives Bennie & Martha Benjamin Foundation Gift to Support School of Nursing & COVID-19 Response

October 07, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is pleased to accept four new gifts from the Bennie & Martha Benjamin Foundation (Benjamin Foundation) that will bolster the university’s School of Nursing program and improve delivery of health services to students, faculty and staff in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The gifts include two birthing simulators and mannequins (one for each campus), telehealth software licenses for the campuses’ clinicians and funds to purchase necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Student Health Centers on both campuses. Read More

U.S. News & World Report Ranks UVI #7 Top Public School Among Southern Regional Colleges

September 18, 2020 - In the much-anticipated release of its 2021 edition, U.S. News & World Report published its Best Colleges report this week ranking the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) number seven among the top U.S. public schools in the category of Regional Colleges in the southern region. Additionally, among all southern Regional Colleges, UVI ranked 36 and received a ranking of 36 on the Social Mobility measure.Read More

Scientists Discover Species of Ancient “Shrimp” at UVI Campus

September 02, 2020 - A new species of Caribbean “clam shrimp” has been discovered at an unlikely place: the water hazards of the Herman E. Moore Golf Course at the University of the Virgin Islands’ (UVI) St. Thomas Campus. In an article published last month in the peer-reviewed journal Zoological Studies, Drs. D. Christopher Rogers from the University of Kansas and Edwin Cruz-Rivera from UVI’s Department of Biological Sciences write about their unexpected discovery.Read More

UVI Produces “Powering Through a Blackout”: Alternative Solutions to Power Outages

August 31, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Caribbean Green Technology Center (CGTC) is pleased to announce the release of “Powering Through a Blackout,” a resource guide for energizing various devices and tools for instances when power goes out. Read More

UVI Graduates Help Design Cyber Security Training and Competition for Middle and High School Students - VI High Schooler Wins the Competition

August 28, 2020 - Three recent University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) graduates participating in a 10-week summer internship program at Sandia National Laboratories played an important role in developing a cybersecurity training program and competition for middle and high school students in the Virgin Islands and mainland U.S. UVI interns Jair Smith, Bashiri Smith and Lorenzo Laplace helped develop training materials and competition questions for the 41 participating students, including 24 students from six different public and private schools throughout the Virgin Islands. The competition was part of the week-long Sandia Cyber Educational Training program (GET S.C.E.T) which took place online in July.Read More

UVICELL Partnership Provides Free Hospitality Training

August 26, 2020 - UVI CELL in partnership with Diageo USVI and supported by Bellows International and the Virgin Islands Department of Labor are pleased to announce that registration is currently ongoing for the 2020 Learning Skills for Life program on St. Croix and St. Thomas. Learning Skills for Life is part of a larger global training program introduced by Diageo to help individuals develop valuable life skills and expand career possibilities. Read More

UVI to Offer a New Minor in Data Science Program This Fall

August 24, 2020 - This Fall, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will offer a new minor in Data Science. This new program housed in the School of Science and Mathematics, is a multidisciplinary program which uses mathematics, statistics, and computer science together to gain knowledge and insights from data in all disciplines.Read More

UVI to Close in Advance of TS Laura

August 21, 2020 - In preparation for the approach of Tropical Storm Laura, the University of the Virgin Islands will close both of its campuses at 4:30 p.m. today, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. Tropical Storm Laura is projected to pass between St. Thomas and St. Croix in the early hours on Saturday morning.Read More

UVI Welcomes New Athletic Director

August 17, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will welcome Dr. Jerel Drew to the helm of the University’s Athletics Departmentnext month. Effective Sept. 1, 2020, Dr. Drew will begin his tenure as UVI’s new athletic director.Read More

Students’ Innovation Featured at UVI’s First Virtual Student Summer Research Symposium

August 12, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) held its 18th annual Summer Research Symposium via Zoom on Friday, July 31. The event brought together more than 40 undergraduate students, who presented their summer research on a variety of scientific disciplines, which included marine biology, environmental science, biomedicine and community health, STEMEducation and Social Science, COVID-19 and chemistry, and astrophysics and technology.Read More

UVI Mourns the Loss of Baseball Legend Horace Clarke

August 12, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) joins the Virgin Islands community in mourning the death of baseball legend Horace Clarke, who died last Wednesday at the age of 82. Born in St. Croix, Clarke rose to national prominence as a professional baseball player with the New York Yankees and the San Diego Padres. Read More

UVI to Host First Virtual New Student Convocation

August 11, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will host its first Virtual Fall 2020 convocation for new and transfer students from both the Albert A. Sheen and St. Thomas Campuses. The joint ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, via Zoom. Read More

Media Invited to Cover & Photograph Virtual AgDiscovery Summer Program Closing Ceremony

July 31, 2020 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the University of the Virgin Islands’ virtual AgDiscovery Summer Program Closing Ceremony, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., on Friday, July 31, 2020. AgDiscovery is a summer outreach program designed to help teenagers explore careers in plant and animal science, wildlife management, agribusiness, and much more! The program allows students to learn about agriculture from university professors, scientists, and administrative professionals who work for the U.S. Government in a variety of fields.Read More

Media Invited to Cover & Photograph Virtual Summer Research Symposium

July 31, 2020 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the University of the Virgin Islands’18th Annual Summer Research Symposium. For the first time, the event will be hosted virtually via Zoom and will occur from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020. This event will showcase research presentations by student participants of the UVI Summer Undergraduate Research Program.Read More

UVI Campuses to Re-Open for Regular Hours on Friday, July 31st Following TS Isaias

July 30, 2020 - Both University of the Virgin Islands' campuses will re-open for regular office hours following the passage of Tropical Storm Isaias. University nonessential employees are asked to report on Friday, July 31st based on COVID-19 protocols and scheduling already in place. ­­Read More

UVI to Close in Advance of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine

July 29, 2020 - In preparation for Potential Tropical Cyclone (PTC) Nine, University of the Virgin Islands’ campuses will close at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Non-essential employees are asked to vacate the campuses at this time.Read More

UVI to Delay On-Campus Re-Opening Plan for Fall 2020

July 24, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands will delay the implementation of the Fall 2020 on-campus reopening due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 Reopening Plan was approved by the UVI Board of Trustees on June 20. The plan had included guidelines for the University to resume in-person instruction, while utilizing a mixed modality approach that would allow for some virtual and in-person instruction. Additionally, on-campus living and work would have commenced with the inclusion of new safety protocols and procedures. Read More

UVI Remembers Retired Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Ron De Lugo

July 18, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands joins the Virgin Islands community in mourning the death of Ron De Lugo, who led the Territory as a career public servant for almost four decades. Read More

UVI’s Etelman Observatory Joins Global Initiative Connecting Telescopes Worldwide

July 18, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands’ (UVI) Etelman Observatory has joined an international collaboration of telescopes across the globe focused on studying and understanding the elusive explosions in space that lead to the emission of powerful bursts of gravitational waves. The Global Rapid Advanced Network Devoted to the Multi-messenger Addicts (GRANDMA) collaboration is a worldwide partnership of 25 ground-based telescopes in Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, and the CaribbeanRead More

UVI Childcare Lab & Diagnostic Center Provides Virtual Childcare Services

July 14, 2020 - Educators at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Inclusive Childcare Lab and Diagnostic Center are using technology to keep their preschool students connected while the center is temporarily closed due to COVID-19. In the morning, students and their parents log on to Zoom for virtual circle time with teachers to listen to stories, play games, practice counting and learn the alphabet. Read More

UVI Awarded $20M National Science Foundation Grant for VI-EPSCoR's “Ridge to Reef” Project

July 14, 2020 - The Virgin Islands Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (VI-EPSCoR) has been awarded funding for its fourth National Science Foundation (NSF) EPSCoR grant titled “Ridge to Reef”. The Ridge to Reef (R2F) project is a five-year, $20 million grant dedicated to addressing the impacts of changing environmental conditions on small island social-ecological systems such as those in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Read More

UVI Mourns the Loss of Dr. Ruth Harrigan Beagles, Retired UVI Chair of Education

July 14, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) mourns the death of Dr. Ruth Harrigan-Beagles, a retired associate professor of Education and chair of the Education Division at the University of the Virgin Islands. She passed away on July 6. Read More

UVI School of Business and the VISBDC to Host Webinar for Small Businesses

July 10, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands’ School of Business, in collaboration with the U.S. Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center and Blacks on Wallstreet, will host a webinar for small businesses at 3 p.m. on July 22, 2020. Oriented towards facilitating sustainability and resilience, the main goal of the webinar is to assist U.S. Virgin Islands small businesses with business strategy. Read More

V.I. Native Establishes $25,000 Endowment to Support UVI Computer Science Majors

July 07, 2020 - University of the Virgin Islands’ students with an avid interest in computer science and related fields will be afforded the opportunity to advance their interest, thanks to an endowed scholarship fund of $25,000, established by the charitable foundation AROC, in October 2019.Read More

UVI to Resume Campus Operations This Fall - University President Announces Re-Opening Procedures During Town Hall Meeting

July 01, 2020 - University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) President Dr. David Hall addressed the UVI community on Tuesday, June 30, during a virtual town hall meeting to discuss the University’s fall 2020 semester plans and operations, in light of the continued challenges posed by COVID-19. Dr. Hall outlined plans to gradually resume in-person instruction this fall with restrictions and preventative measures to ensure the safety of students, employees and the public.Read More

UVI SON Captures Two Prestigious National Awards

June 26, 2020 - The newly formed University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Student Nurses Association (SNA) chapter captured two national awards from the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA). After the announcement of the 2020 Program Award Winners, UVI School of Nursing’s (SON) SNA was named the recipient of the Winner's Way Award and the NSNA State Excellence Award. Read More

UVI Board of Trustees Elects Officers; Grants Emeritus Status to Alexander A. Moorhead, Approves New School of Agriculture, Graduate Studies & Approves Revised FY 2019-2020 Operating Budget

June 20, 2020 - In the regular session of its quarterly meeting on June 20, via teleconference, the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees re-elected Henry Smock to serve as chairman and Oran Roebuck as vice chairman.Read More

UVI Board of Trustees to Meet on June 20

June 19, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, via teleconference. Read More

USVI Storm Strong Program Searches for “Easy Recipes for Hard Times”

June 18, 2020 - The USVI Storm Strong program is calling on the U.S. Virgin Islands community to submit recipes for a hurricane-themed cookbook.Read More

UVI School of Nursing’s Accreditation Reaffirmed

June 02, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) School of Nursing’s (SON) accreditation has been reaffirmed by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The ACEN Board of Commissioners (BOC) granted continuing accreditation to the baccalaureate nursing program in April 2020. The SON will remain accredited for the next seven years and is scheduled for its next evaluation visit for Fall 2027.Read More

UVI to Host Virtual Open House for Prospective Students

May 26, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will host a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, June 3, to present an overview of its programs, answer questions from the public and encourage students to enroll this fall. High school seniors, parents, and anyone interested in learning about undergraduate and graduate programs on St. Thomas and St. Croix, as well as online, are invited to participate. The event will be hosted live on UVI’s Facebook page and via a 90-minute Zoom video call at 4 p.m.Read More

US Congress approves $1.2M in CARES ACT Funding for VI-SBDC - Funds to Assist USVI Small Businesses in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic

May 19, 2020 - The United States Congress approved CARES ACT Funding of $1,280,000 to the Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center to assist USVI small businesses affected by the COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic. Read More

UVI Class of 2020 Overcomes Overwhelming Odds - UVI Confers Over 300 Degrees

May 18, 2020 - On May 12, the University of the Virgin Islands Office of the Registrar certified over 300 degrees for the Class of 2020. As a result of the Coronavirus, commencement ceremonies originally slated for May 2020 have been postponed. UVI’s Class of 2020 will walk across the stage and celebrate their Commencement in December 2020. Currently, students who have earned their degrees will receive their diplomas in the mail. Read More

UVI Graduation Ceremonies Rescheduled to December 2020

May 08, 2020 - Due to the impact of COVID-19, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) announced that graduation ceremonies will be rescheduled from May to December to afford students the experience of a traditional commencement celebration. Ceremonies are scheduled to take place on Thursday, Dec.10, 2020 on St. Thomas, and Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 on St. Croix. The decision to postpone the events to December, in lieu of other options, was based on feedback from a survey of expected graduates conducted by the University. Read More

Registration for Online Summer Courses at UVI Open - Summer Session I Starts on May 18

May 05, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands announced classes for Summer Session 2020 will be held remotely, due to the uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic. UVI students are encouraged to register online and will be able to do all scheduled class meetings and assignments remotely. Some courses will be entirely online and concurrent. Classes will begin on May 18, for Summer Session I, and on June 25, for Summer Session II.Read More

National Science Foundation Fellowship to Allow UVI Student Opportunity to Advance Research Career

April 29, 2020 - University of the Virgin Islands’ Biology student, Makeda Mills, is the recipient of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship. Mills will have access to opportunities for international research and professional development, and the freedom to conduct her own research at any accredited U.S. institution of graduate education. With the fellowship award, she will receive a three-year annual stipend of $34,000 and a $12,000 cost for tuition and fees. Read More

UVI Supports Fight Against Coronavirus

April 08, 2020 - In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has extended a philanthropic hand by producing 3D respiratory masks. Personal protective gear is a scarce commodity, as the rapidly spreading Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) continues to wreak havoc the world over.Read More

UVI to Extend Spring Break for Students & Transition to Online Learning

March 13, 2020 - In light of the evolving coronavirus pandemic in the United States and globally, out of an abundance of caution and care for our UVI Community members, some of whom may be in high-risk groups, the University will extend Spring Break for students until Sunday, March 22, 2020, and transition to online learning for all graduate and undergraduate classes on Monday, March 23, 2020. Read More

Mental Health Awareness Week Activities Set for March 23-27 at UVI

March 10, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands’ Counseling and Career Services Office will host “Mental Health Awareness Week” from March 23-27, on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Themed “Mental Health Awareness Week at UVI: Mental Health – Not a Stigma,” this awareness campaign seeks to foster greater awareness and provide education on the concern on mental health in the territory. Read More

UVI Board of Trustees Approves FY 2021 Budget

March 07, 2020 - In the regular session of its quarterly meeting on March 7, on the St. Thomas Campus, the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees unanimously approved a Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations request of $40.2 million to cover the University’s operations and programs. Read More

GERS & UVI Closes Sale of Former West Bay Supermarket Building

March 05, 2020 - The Government Employees’ Retirement System (GERS) and the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) are pleased to announce the closing on the purchase of the building that formerly housed the West Bay Supermarket for $8.4 million.Read More

UVI Board of Trustees to Meet on March 7

March 03, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, in the Administration and Conference Center Building, first-floor conference room, on the St. Thomas Campus.Read More

Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch Highlights Legacy at UVI Student Convocation

February 28, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands hosted the Honorable Loretta E. Lynch, former U.S. Attorney General, on Feb. 25, at a Student Convocation held in the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen Campus, on St. Croix. The event was accessible via a livestream on the University’s website and YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com to allow for students, staff and faculty on St. Thomas Campus to view the event.Read More

Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to Speak at UVI’s Student Convocation

February 17, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has been selected to host a Student Convocation with the Honorable Loretta E. Lynch, former United States Attorney General, on Feb. 25, on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Attorney Lynch was appointed by former President Barack Obama in 2015 and served until 2017. She is the first African-American woman to be confirmed for the United States Attorney General position. Read More

Media Invited to Cover Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch at UVI Student Convocation

February 17, 2020 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the University of the Virgin Islands Student Convocation featuring the former United States Attorney General the Honorable Loretta E. Lynch from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. The event will be live-streamed on UVI’s YouTube Channel and website - www.uvi.edu.Read More

UVI Names Dr. Suzanne Darrow-Magras New UVI CELL Director

February 13, 2020 - The University of the Virgin Islands welcomes Dr. Suzanne Darrow-Magras as the director for the UVI Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (UVI CELL). Dr. Darrow-Magras brings over 20 years of experience in education program management, online education, as well as career and technical education to the center. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from Central Connecticut State University, in New Britain, CT; a master’s degree in Instructional Technology, in Danbury, CT, and a Ph.D. in Education Technology and e-Learning from Northcentral University, in San Diego, CA.Read More

Agrifest 2020 Set for Feb. 15-17: "Agriculture: Trendy in 2020”

February 05, 2020 - The public is invited to attend the 49th Annual Agriculture and Food Fair of the U.S. Virgin Islands from Feb. 15-17, at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex, Estate Lower Love, on St. Croix. The theme is “Agriculture: Trendy in 2020.” The entrance fee is $6 for adults, $4 for children, and $5 for senior citizens. The fair will open daily from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., with an opening ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. Read More

Intellectual Global Concepts USVI LLC, to Hold 2020 Music is Life Festival February 28

January 27, 2020 - Less than three years after Hurricanes Irma and Maria slammed into the U.S. Virgin Islands, Intellectual Global Concepts, LLC (IGC), a local technology, media and entertainment company, hosts the 2020 Music is Life Festival on Feb. 28—an event focused on supporting music students at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) who were directly impacted by the disaster.Read More

The Caribbean Writer Accepting Submissions for Volume 35

January 23, 2020 - The Caribbean Writer (TCW) announces a call for submissions for Volume 35 under the 2020 theme: Diasporic Rhythms: Interrogating the Past, Imagining a Future.” Submissions that explore the ideas resonating within the region and its diaspora are desired. The Caribbean Writer invites submissions that explore this theme in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essays or one-act plays.” Read More

UVI’s Spring Semester Begins Jan. 13; New Student Orientation Set for Jan. 8 – 11

January 08, 2020 - Spring semester classes at the University of the Virgin Islands are scheduled to begin on Monday, Jan. 13. Online registration for continuing UVI students is available, with access through the University’s BanWeb registration and MyCampus portal. Late registration for new and continuing students is set for Friday, Jan. 10. UVI class schedules, a link to the BanWeb login page and additional details are available from the Registrar’s section of the UVI website: www.uvi.edu. Read More