UVI Featured in National Geographic Magazine

The University of the Virgin Islands’ (UVI) Agriculture Experiment Station (AES) has been featured in the August 2019 issue of National Geographic, one of the leading magazines on science, geography, history, and world culture. read more

Media Invited to Cover & Photograph Fall 2019 Move-in Day and New Student Convocation

Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the University of the Virgin Islands Residence Hall Move-in Day for new students on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and on the St. Thomas Campus on Tuesday, Aug. 13. New Student Convocation will be held in the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix on Wednesday, Aug. 14, and on the St. Thomas Campus on Aug.15. read more

USDA, Local Partners to Conduct Census of Agriculture in U. S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), with assistance from the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVl) Department of Agriculture and the University of the Virgin Islands Cooperative Extension Service (CES) is collecting Census of Agriculture data from all known farmers this summer. read more

UVI RTPark Expands Global Footprint Through Partnership with International Accelerator, Brinc

The UVI Research and Technology Park (RTPark) announced on Tuesday its cross-promotion partnership with Brinc, an internationally recognized technology accelerator program, in an effort to build a global network of support for RTPark clients to tap into and expose international tech firms to the benefits and opportunities available in the Territory. The partnership with Brinc represents the RTPark’s first win to emerge from their East Asia trade mission this past March. read more

UVI 2019 Fall Semester Orientation Set for Aug. 13-18

The University of the Virgin Islands will welcome new and transfer students with a week of orientation activities beginning Tuesday, Aug. 13, on both the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and the St. Thomas Campus. Orientation activities will kick-off with residence hall check-in. All newly accepted students are required to participate in orientation activities prior to the start of the semester. read more

UVI Cybersecurity Workshop Prepares Students To Become Cyber Defenders

For two weeks, future computer science professionals learned the skills they will need to be on the frontlines of cyber based attacks. In a world where technology is quickly advancing before our very eyes, the risk of facing cyberattacks has drastically increased. Acknowledging this growing issue, the Computer Science Department at the University of the Virgin Islands, held a cybersecurity workshop, offered by guest lecturer Dr. Michel Kinsy of Boston University. read more

RTPark Partners with National Development Council to Expand Economic Development Opportunities in the Territory

The UVI Research and Technology Park (RTPark) announced on Monday that is has entered into a technical assistance contract with the National Development Council (NDC) to support, develop, and assist in the implementation of economic and community development programs, and also to prepare proposals to access the dollars necessary to expand access to capital for technology-based firms, as well as other businesses and projects that would strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the U.S. Virgin Islands. read more

UVI Launches Inclusive Childcare Laboratory & Diagnostic Center

The University of the Virgin Islands launched an Inclusive Childcare Laboratory and Diagnostic Center on the St. Thomas Campus on Monday, June 24. read more

UVI Board of Trustees Approves MA in Social Work, Bachelor in Fine Arts & MOUs with TAMCC, SALCC & the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States

In the regular session of its quarterly meeting on June 22, in the Administration and Conference Center Building on the St. Thomas Campus, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new Master of Arts in Social Work degree Program and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Program. Both degrees will be administered in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences under the leadership of Dr. Kimarie Engerman, who serves as dean of CLASS. read more

UVI Board of Trustees Elects Officers & Renews President David Hall’s Contract

In the regular session of its quarterly meeting on June 22, in the Administration and Conference Center Building on the St. Thomas Campus, the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees re-elected Henry Smock to serve as chairman and elected Oran Roebuck to serve as vice chair. read more