CFVI & UVI CERC Releases Post-Hurricane Assessment of Impacts on Vulnerable Children & Families in the USVI

The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean Exploratory Research Center at the University of the Virgin Islands announce the release of the community needs assessment conducted over the course of 2018 to determine the status of children in the US Virgin Islands following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. read more

Nearly 300 Degrees to be Conferred at UVI’s 2019 Commencement Ceremonies

The University of the Virgin Islands will confer just under three hundred degrees at the 2019 Commencement Ceremonies set for this week. The ceremonies will take place at 1 p.m. 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 the St. Thomas Campus. read more

Media Invited to Cover and Photograph St. Croix Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Members of the media are invited cover and photograph the University’s Nursing Pinning ceremony on May 14, in the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. read more

Media Invited to Cover and Photograph Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Members of the media are invited cover and photograph the University Nursing Pinning ceremony on Friday, May 10, in the First Floor Conference Room of the Administration and Conference Center Building (ACC) on the St. Thomas Campus. read more

Media Invited to Cover & Photograph UVI’s 55th Commencement Ceremony – Bakari Sellers: Lawyer, Political Analyst and Former State Legislator to Speak – Distinguished Alumni to Receive Honorary Degrees

Members of the media invited to cover and photograph the University of the Virgin Islands 55th annual Commencement Ceremony on the Albert A. Sheen Campus and the St. Thomas Campus, May 16, and May 17, respectively. Both campuses will hold ceremonies at 1 p.m. On the Albert A. Sheen Campus, the ceremony will be held on the campus grounds and on the St. Thomas Campus in the Sports and Fitness Center. read more

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

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

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

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

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

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