Latest News

On Sunday, Oct. 20, World Food Day will be observed from noon to 6 p.m. on the grounds of the University of the Virgin Islands’ (UVI) Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. 

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Rehena E. Brathwaite Industrious Endowment Scholarship Fund, thanks to the generous support of Bridget J. Industrious-Dorsey and the Dorsey Family.

The Caribbean Writer (TCW) journal, embedded in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of the Virgin Islands, has issued its call for submissions for Volume 39 under the 2024 theme: “Beyond Tradition: Inside of Courage.”

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) was named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character® Five-Star Institution Award winner for the 2023-24 academic year.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 15, following the passing of Hurricane Ernesto. UVI employees are expected to return to work at their regularly scheduled times. However, employees are asked to coordinate with their supervisors if they anticipate challenges.

In preparation for the approach of Tropical Storm Ernesto, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will close both of its campuses today at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13. Tropical Storm Ernesto is projected to pass near or over the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this evening.

Due to heavy rains expected this week, organizers at the University of the Virgin Islands’ (UVI) Reichhold Center for the Arts (RCA) have decided to move the location of the Blue Horizon UB40 Concert from the outdoor golf course on the Orville E. Kean campus to the Elridge Blake Sports and Fitness Center. The concert will still take place as scheduled on Sunday, August 18, at 6 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m.

Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the University of the Virgin Islands Student Convocation and Move-In Day on the University of the Virgin Islands Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas.

Virgin Islander Kevin Sheppard has been appointed interim head coach of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Buccaneers men’s basketball program. With over 20 years of coaching, playing, and training experience, the former professional basketball player brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the university.

New and transfer students enrolled at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) are set to receive a warm welcome as faculty and staff on both campuses prepare for the start of the 2024 Fall Semester with events taking place both on and off-campus.