CNN Political Analyst, Former State Legislator & Lawyer Bakari Sellers to be UVI’s 2019 Commencement Keynote Speaker

April 22, 2019 - CNN political commentator, lawyer and former state legislator, Bakari Sellers will be the keynote speaker at the University of the Virgin Islands 2019 Commencement Ceremony. The University had selected MSNBC Television Host Joy-Anne Reid to give the keynote address, however; Reid discovered that she had a personal conflict and would be unable to participate in this year’s ceremonies. Starting at 1 p.m., these ceremonies will take place on Thursday, May 16, on the campus grounds of the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and on Friday, May 17, at the Sports and Fitness Center on St. Thomas. Read More

The 2nd Annual Great Mangrove Cleanup; Plastic Products Continue to Pose threat to Marine Life

April 17, 2019 - The 2nd Annual Great Mangrove Cleanup held on Saturday, April 13, with the assistance of over 150 volunteers, witnessed a record 1,786 pounds of debris removed from mangrove shorelines in kayak-based and land-based cleanups of mangrove shorelines at the St. Thomas East End Reserves (STEER). STEER is a marine protected area on the east end of St. Thomas.Read More

Free “Music Is Life” Benefit Concert Set for May 18 on St. John

April 15, 2019 - The countdown is on to an exciting free benefit concert for the US Virgin Islands this May 18, on the island of St. John. The “Music Is Life” benefit is being presented by Intellectual Global Concepts (IGC), in collaboration with The Coral Bay Caribbean Oasis, The Research and Technology Park (RTPark), The University of The Virgin Islands (UVI) and Grammy Award-winning Jazz Drummer, Dion Parson. The “Music Is Life” benefit concert is set for May 18 -19 from 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at The St. John Bayfront at The Coral Bay Caribbean Oasis. Read More

All Invited to Reef Fest 2019 - "From Land to Sea" Conservation is about All of Us

April 03, 2019 - The University of the Virgin Islands invites the general Virgin Islands community to the 9th Annual Reef Fest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at Yacht Haven Grande. Reef Fest promotes reef conservation and environmental awareness in the Virgin Islands. This year’s theme is "From Land to Sea." Read More

UVI Launches First Film Festival on April 6; Communication Majors to be Featured at Inaugural Event

April 03, 2019 - The University of the Virgin Islands Department of Communication, Art, Theatre and Music will host its inaugural weekend-long Caribbean Film and Artistic Cinematic Festival from Saturday, April 6th to Sunday, April 7th on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. The cultural festival will bring students and community together to celebrate some of the best in Caribbean film. Read More

UVI Announces Winners of Afternoon on the Green 2019

March 29, 2019 - A number of cooks left in grand celebration following the University of the Virgin Islands’ 29th Annual Afternoon on the Green event held on Sunday, March 24, on the Herman E. Moore Golf Course on the St. Thomas Campus. Awards were presented to several cooks whose donated dishes were adjudged first, second or third in various categories.Read More

Dolor Named Interim Lady Bucs Basketball Coach

March 29, 2019 - St. Croix native and basketball coach veteran, Jackson Dolor has been named University of the Virgin Islands Interim Lady Bucs Head Basketball Coach. Dolor has been serving as associate coach for the UVI Bucs Men’s Basketball team since 2017. He helped lead the University to the most wins in the school’s history during the 2017-2018 season.Read More

UVI Research Day to Highlight Major Issues Affecting the V.I. Community

March 28, 2019 - The public is invited to the University of the Virgin Islands' 8th Annual Research Day scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, 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. Research Day provides UVI students, faculty and staff the opportunity to showcase their research, which highlights diverse topics that impact the community.Read More

UVI to Launch New Strategic Plan – “Greatness Through Innovation”

March 25, 2019 - The University of the Virgin Islands will host a series of events to launch its new Strategic Plan – “Greatness Through Innovation” beginning Monday, March 25, through Wednesday, March 27, on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix respectively. A University’s strategic plan is its roadmap for the future and this new plan will define the University’s direction from 2018-2023.Read More

Media Invited to Cover & Photograph UVI’s Launch of New Strategic Plan – “Greatness Through Innovation”

March 25, 2019 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the University of the Virgin Islands launch of its new Strategic Plan – “Greatness Through Innovation” beginning Monday, March 25, through Wednesday, March 27, on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix respectively. A University’s strategic plan is its roadmap for the future and this new plan will define the University’s direction from 2018-2023. Read More

UVI Celebrates the 29th Annual Afternoon on the Green: 2019 Edition Features New Food, More Fun & Great Entertainment  

March 20, 2019 - The University of the Virgin Islands invites the community to its 29th Annual Afternoon on the Green on Sunday, March 24, 2019, on UVI’s Herman E. Moore Golf Course on the St. Thomas Campus. The annual “friend raiser” features decadent food, family fun and live entertainment with proceeds going toward the Edward E. Thomas Volunteer Scholarship Awards. This year’s celebration is themed “Welcome Back to the Green; Rebuilding Our Dreams in 2019.” Read More

UVI to Celebrate 57th Charter Day with VI Governor Bryan 100 Man March Planned

March 19, 2019 - The University of the Virgin Islands is celebrating the 57th anniversary of its Charter this month with wide range of events. The University will host a Charter Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Gov. Albert Bryan, Jr.—the first Governor of the Virgin Islands to be a graduate of the University of the Virgin Islands – will be the keynote speaker. Gov. Bryan’s remarks will be video conferenced from the Sheen Campus to the first-floor conference room of the Administration and Conference Center Building on the St. Thomas Campus. Read More

Media Invited to Cover & Photograph Charter Day Ceremony with Gov. Albert Bryan, Jr. as Keynote Speaker

March 19, 2019 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the University of the Virgin Islands 57th Anniversary Charter Day Ceremony at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, in the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen on St. Croix. The keynote speaker will the honorable Albert Bryan, Jr., Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the first Governor of the Virgin Islands to be a graduate of the University of the Virgin Islands.Read More

Greenleaf VI Donates $69,000 to Support UVI’s Simulation Center

March 15, 2019 - The University of the Virgin Islands received yet another donation from Greenleaf VI II, Inc. in the amount of $69,000, at a check presentation ceremony held on the University’s Albert A. Sheen Campus on Wednesday, March 13. The donation will go toward funding the University’s Simulation Center.Read More

MSNBC Television Host, Political Analyst & Author Joy-Ann Reid to Speak at UVI 2019 Commencement; Distinguished UVI Alumni to Receive Honorary Degrees

March 12, 2019 - MSNBC national television host, political analyst, journalist, columnist and author Joy-Ann Reid will be the keynote speaker at the University of the Virgin Islands’ 2019 commencement ceremonies. Starting at 1 p.m., these ceremonies will take place on Thursday, May 16, on the campus grounds of the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and on Friday, May 17, at the Sports and Fitness Center on St. Thomas.Read More

Media Invited to Cover & Photograph Greenleaf VI II, Inc. Check Presentation

March 08, 2019 - Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph a donation presentation at the University of the Virgin Islands, where Greenleaf VI II, Inc., a participant in the Economic Development Agency (EDA) program, will make a donation to the University of the Virgin Islands at 10:30 a.m. on March 13. Read More

UVI Names Sharlene Harris VP of Information Services & Institutional Assessment

March 06, 2019 - Sharlene J. Harris has been appointed vice president of Information Services and Institutional Assessment at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI). In this senior leadership position, Harris is responsible for managing the University’s use of technology and information resources as well as directing ongoing assessment initiatives across the institution.Read More

UVI Board of Trustees Approves New Tuition Pricing for Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, FY 2020 Budget & Grants Trustees Emeritus Status

March 04, 2019 - In the regular session of its quarterly meeting on March 2, on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix, the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees unanimously approved new tuition pricing for selected members of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States under terms of individual Memorandums of Understanding.Read More

Alternative Spring Break Set for March 11 – 15

February 28, 2019 - This Spring, University of the Virgin Islands students will get a chance to “Serve, Learn and Grow” during the third Annual Alternative Spring Break (ASB). From March 11 – 15, the ASB program will offer students the opportunity to become immersed in meaningful community service campaigns, forge new and lifelong lasting relationships, and become exposed to new and exciting experiences. Read More

UVI Board of Trustees to Meet on March 2

February 22, 2019 - The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, in the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and via teleconference from various points.Read More

U.S. Virgin Islands High School Graduates Eligible for Free College Tuition at UVI

February 05, 2019 - Beginning with the 2019-2020 academic year, students who have graduated from secondary school in the U.S. Virgin Islands will have one less concern about their college careers: tuition payments. That’s because the Territory has adopted legislation to provide financial aid for tuition to residents of the Virgin Islands for post-secondary education at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI). Read More

Agrifest 2019 Set for Feb. 16-18: “VI Agriculture: Still Growing in 2019”

February 01, 2019 - The public is invited to attend the 48th Annual Agriculture and Food Fair of the Virgin Islands from Feb. 16-18 at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex, Estate Lower Love on St. Croix. The theme is “VI Agriculture: Still Growing in 2019!” 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 the opening ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16. Read More

Editorial: A Compelling Case for Free Tuition

February 01, 2019 - On January 4, 2019 Governor Kenneth E. Mapp signed into law Act 8155, entitled the Virgin Islands Higher Education Scholarship program. This bill was introduced by Senator Tregenza Roach, who now serves as Lieutenant Governor, and was unanimously supported by the 32nd Legislature.Read More

Youth Ocean Explorers Summer Program Launch on St. Croix

January 30, 2019 - For the first time, students from St. Croix will have an opportunity to participate in the popular Youth Ocean Explorers (YOE) program this summer. Based at the University of the Virgin Islands, YOE is a marine science-based summer enrichment opportunity that aims to increase students’ interest and engagement in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and the ocean sciences. Read More

UVI Board Approves Free Tuition Policies & Procedures

January 23, 2019 - In a special session on Jan. 23, the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees approved policies and procedures to aide with the implementation of Act No. 8155, the Virgin Islands Higher Education Scholarship Program, which requires that financial aid be granted to residents of the Virgin Islands for post-secondary education at UVI. The Board voted unanimously to approve the policies and procedures, with several amendments. Read More

UVI Secures Emergency Radios for Individuals with Disabilities

January 18, 2019 - Members of the disability community in the Virgin Islands will soon be equipped with emergency radios that could mean the difference between life and death in the face of a disaster, thanks to the efforts of the Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (VIUCEDD).Read More

UVI Board to Meet in Special Session on Jan. 23

January 18, 2019 - A special meeting of the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23, in room 303 in the Administration and Conference Center on the St. Thomas Campus via videoconference and teleconference. Read More

UVI’s Spring Semester Begins Jan. 14; New Student Orientation Set for Jan. 8 – 11

January 03, 2019 - Spring semester classes at the University of the Virgin Islands are scheduled to begin on Monday, Jan. 14. 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. 11. 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