Three UVI Students Receive Marine Science Awards from OCOVI

Ocean and Coastal Observing Virgin Islands, Inc. (OCOVI) has announced that three students from the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) have been awarded funding to help support their marine sciences research and study. read more

UVI Resumes Normal Hours of Operation After Passage of Hurricane Fiona

The University of the Virgin Islands announced today that there was no damage to its facilities following the passage of Hurricane Fiona.   Both campuses did experience fallen branches and some impact to trees.  The University will resume normal operations on Monday, Aug. 19. read more

UVI to Remain Open as it Monitors Tropical Storm Fiona

The University of the Virgin Islands announced today that it will remain open and continue to monitor storm conditions associated with Tropical Storm Fiona. The University’s Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) met early on Friday and received a report on the storm’s track. The EOC will continue to monitor TS Fiona and update the University community as needed. read more

UVI Monitors the Approach of Tropical Storm Fiona - University Community Encouraged to Prepare

The University of the Virgin Islands continues to monitor Tropical Storm Fiona. According to the National Hurricane Center’s 8 a.m. advisory, TS Fiona is located at 16.6 north and 53.6 west with maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour. Its present movement is 13 miles per hour. There are no watches or warnings in effect for the U.S. Virgin Islands at this time. read more

UVI Continues to Monitor Tropical Depression Seven, Employees Asked to Enter Phase Two Preparations

The University of the Virgin Islands continues to monitor all activity associated with Tropical Depression Seven. According to the National Hurricane Center’s 11 a.m. advisory, TD Seven is located at 16.5 north and 49.6 west with maximum sustained winds of 35 miles per hour. Its present movement is at 14 miles per hour. There are no watches or warnings in effect for the U.S. Virgin Islands at this time. read more

UVI Announces Tenure for Four Faculty Members

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is pleased to announce that four faculty members have been promoted and/or awarded tenure. read more

Journalism Students Represent UVI at Top National Conference

Four University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) journalism students recently attended the nation’s leading conference for journalism education, career development, networking, and industry innovation for persons of color. read more

UVI to Host Energy Sustainability Fair for VI Residents & Businesses 

The VI Energy Office (VIEO) and the Caribbean Green Technology Center (CGTC) of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) are pleased to announce the dates of the inaugural VI Energy Sustainability Fair aimed at empowering Virgin Islanders to transition towards energy independence and become more resilient. The events will take place at the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas on Oct. 15, and at the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix on Oct. 30. read more

UVI Receives $1M National Science Foundation Award to Support Marine Science Graduate Students and Workforce Position

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has received a $1 million award from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to support UVI students who wish to pursue a master’s in Marine and Environmental Science at UVI and to secure workforce positions in marine and environmental science in the territory. read more

UVI Mourns the Loss of Former Governor and Educator Dr. Charles W. Turnbull

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) joins the Virgin Islands community in mourning the passing of Dr. Charles Wesley Turnbull, former Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, who was a professor of History at the University from 1977 to 1998. read more