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The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is redefining how science engages local communities through the STEM Ambassador Program (STEMAP), a partnership with the University of Utah and UVI’s Navigating Home program, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation. Together, these initiatives are equipping scientists, fellows and community partners with tools to deepen trust, inspire youth and strengthen ties between research and the people it serves.

re than 200 agriculturists representing 22 countries will converge on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, from July 12–17, 2026, for the 58th Annual Caribbean Food Crops Society Conference at the University of the Virgin Islands Albert A. Sheen Campus.

The University of the Virgin Islands Medical Simulation Center (UVI MSC) has been officially added to the U.S. Virgin Islands Eligible Training Provider List , a designation administered by the Virgin Islands Workforce Development Board that expands access to federally supported workforce training opportunities for Virgin Islanders pursuing careers in emergency medical services.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) today expressed sincere gratitude to the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands following the approval of $2.3 million in funding for the Virgin Islands Higher Education Scholarship Program (VIHESP), commonly known as the Free Tuition Program, through Bill No. 36-0296.

The USVI Agriculture Business Center, in collaboration with the University of the Virgin Islands School of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service (CES), will host two free Canva workshops designed to help farmers, fishers, agriculture-related nonprofits and small businesses create simple and professional marketing materials.

The University of the Virgin Islands Caribbean Writer Press proudly announces the release of Bomba: The Story of a Virgin Islands Hero, a landmark new publication by Myron Allick, the youngest son of the legendary Wilfred Elisha Allick, Sr., affectionately known throughout the Virgin Islands simply as “Bomba.”

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will confer 280 degrees during its 2026 Commencement Ceremonies, taking place on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Elridge W. Blake Sports and Fitness Center on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas, and on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Island Center for the Performing Arts on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Both ceremonies will begin at 1 p.m.

Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the University of the Virgin Islands’ Nursing Pinning ceremony on Monday, May 11, in the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen campus on St. Croix, and on Wednesday, May 13, in the LaVerne E. Ragster Administration and Conference Center at 5 p.m. on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will confer an honorary degree upon distinguished media leader and community advocate Rena Brodhurst during its 2026 Commencement Ceremony on St. Croix, which will be held this year at the Island Center.