Bucs Life

Welcome to the second issue of the Bucs Life Newsletter! Our collective efforts and shared commitment to excellence have led to many memorable events and achievements that highlight the spirit and dedication of our community.

With summer just around the corner, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is offering a variety of educational programs to keep students of all ages actively learning and expanding their skills throughout the summer. From youth summer camps to college prep courses, STEM programs, online and on-campus classes, there are many ways for students to get ahead this summer at UVI.  

Nearly 53 years ago, Beverley Lansiquot started her nursing education at the College of the Virgin Islands (now UVI) and has never looked back.

A proud graduate of UVI's class of 1997, Horace T. Brooks fondly recalls his time at the university as the best years of his life.

Fans of the Reichhold Center for the Arts (RCA) may have noticed a new “installation” at the entrance to the once-famed performing arts venue, now closed due to extensive damage from the 2017 hurricanes.

The University of the Virgin Islands recently bestowed honorary degrees on recording industry artists – Theron Thomas and Timothy Thomas at the 60th Commencement Ceremonies held May 9 on the St. Thomas campus.

As an accomplished young pilot employed by Sea Flight providing daily flight service between St. Thomas and St. Croix, Paul Smith is already working in the field of his dreams.

By utilizing two autonomous ocean gliders, researchers at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) have enhanced their research capabilities and data collection. With three decades of oceanic research at his disposal, UVI Courtesy Professor Douglas “Doug” Wilson leads the University’s efforts to collect data vital to understanding the oceans in this region.

UVI has been privileged to host some of the most influential public figures and presenters on our campus to share their wisdom with the UVI community

Message from the Interim Vice-President of Institutional Advancement -- Dr. Pamela Moolenaar-Wirsiy

Tamia Grant grew up on St. Croix and moved to St. Thomas to study biology at UVI. But a visit to UVI's Etelman Observatory changed everything.

Summer Enrichment Programs Transforming High School Students

UVI alumna and St. Kitts and Nevis native, Catharine Seabrookes-Wilkinson became the youngest principal to take the helm at the St. James Primary School on Nevis.  

For working professionals seeking to sharpen their leadership and management skills, UVI’s School of Business now offers a weekend-only graduate program via Zoom, leading to the degree of Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA). 

The Emerging Caribbean Scientists program presented its 24th Annual Fall Student Research Symposium last September.

Digital Lending Innovation (DLI) has made a remarkable gift of $35,000 to the University of the Virgin Islands' Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (CELL). The contribution will be key to enhancing women's healthcare initiatives across the U.S. Virgin Islands, particularly the EmpowerU Youth Summit.