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The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees, during a special meeting held virtually on Wednesday, Sept. 2, unanimously approved a series of financial, policy and governance measures designed to strengthen institutional oversight, accountability and long-term planning.

Virgin Islanders pursuing professional certifications and career advancement now have access to even more testing opportunities without leaving the Territory.

The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will convene a special meeting virtually on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. to consider several time-sensitive matters related to the University’s accreditation, finances, policies and Board governance.

The Caribbean Writer, the internationally acclaimed literary journal published by the University of the Virgin Islands, is proud to announce the prize winners featured in Volume 39, themed “Caribbean Literature: A Force of Representation.”

The University of the Virgin Islands, through The Caribbean Writer Press, in partnership with The Caribbean Writer and the VI Literary Festival and Book Fair, will host two encore presentations of Bomba: The Story of a Virgin Islands Hero, the compelling new biography by Virgin Islands author and cultural storyteller Myron Allick.

The University of the Virgin Islands joins the Virgin Islands community in mourning the passing of Trustee Emeritus Roy D. Jackson, Sr., MBA, CPA, whose enduring relationship with UVI spanned decades and touched nearly every facet of University life.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Board of Trustees, during a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11, unanimously ratified a limited procurement policy exception to support the University’s response to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Show Cause action. The Board also outlined next steps to strengthen governance, audit oversight, risk management and institutional accountability following a governance development session and Board assessment.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has been named the recipient of the 2026 Student Journey Award by the Education Advisory Board (EAB), a national education technology and services company, in recognition of the University's commitment to improving the student experience and advancing student success.

The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in person at The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef on St. Thomas, immediately following the Board Retreat. Members of the public may access the meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the University of the Virgin Islands New Student Convocation, to be held at the Albert A. Sheen Campus and the Orville E. Kean Campus on Aug. 12, and Aug.14, 2006, respectively.