About
Founded in 1962, UVI is a public, co-ed, land-grant HBCU in the United States Virgin Islands.
The University of the Virgin Islands Public Relations Office (PRO) works to ensure that members of the media are able to receive accurate information in a timely manner. The PRO serves as the first point of contact for all media representatives. Please allow us to assist you by advising PRO staff at pr@uvi.edu of potential story ideas or projects.
Provide your name, organization, contact information, deadline and a detailed description of the item you are working on, and a PRO professional will get back to you as soon as possible.
Requests for Information
All requests for information must be made in writing to pr@uvi.edu or to Public Relations Office, University of the Virgin Islands, No. 2 John Brewers
Bay, St. Thomas V.I. 00802.
Requests for Interviews
All requests for interviews with UVI employees or students must be made in writing
to pr@uvi.edu or to Public Relations Office, University of the Virgin Islands, No. 2 John Brewers
Bay, St. Thomas V.I. 00802.
Interviews on Campus
If you would like to visit a UVI site to interview UVI students, faculty or staff,
please let us know before your arrival at pr@uvi.edu.
UVI Experts
The University of the Virgin Islands boasts more than 250 faculty members and researchers
whose expertise is varied. Contact the PRO at pr@uvi.edu to determine the best person to speak with about a particular topic.
Campus Photography/Videography
Permission is required for videography or still photography at any UVI site. Please
forward an advance request to pr@uvi.edu if you’d like to utilize either of the University’s beautiful campuses as a location
or backdrop.