Hello Buccaneers!
It is my pleasure to invite you to explore the fall issue of our BucsLife Newsletter. As the new Vice President of Institutional Advancement, I am honored to join you on this extraordinary journey to advance the University of the Virgin Islands.
With experience in leading advancement efforts at five distinguished universities across the United States, I am thrilled to bring my background to UVI—a university unlike any other. As the nation’s youngest HBCU and the only one in the Caribbean, UVI has a remarkable story to tell, one that deserves to be celebrated and supported.
In my short time here, I have been deeply moved by the warmth and vibrant spirit of the UVI community. UVI is not just a campus—it is a beacon of opportunity, excellence, and resilience for our students, alumni, and supporters. I eagerly look forward to meeting many of you over the coming months and discovering how we can work together to realize UVI’s vision and aspirations.
Thank you in advance for your steadfast support of the University of the Virgin Islands. Philanthropy fuels our progress and allows us to reach beyond limits, bringing the very best to our students, our faculty, and our community.
Go Buccaneers!
Michael J. Morsberger
Vice President of Institutional Advancement