The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) invites members of the media to cover and photograph the Relaunch of the Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center (VICCC) on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in UVI’s Research and Technology Park ( RTPark) Conference Suite on UVI’s Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. The relaunch reception will be held from noon to 2 p.m. with a livestream option available for virtual attendees.

The VICCC was established in November 2012 and serves as a vital institution dedicated to the preservation, cultivation, research, education, and celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean.

The reception will also provide an exclusive preview of the Center’s direction, highlighting its role in advancing UVI’s accreditation through focused cultural research, scholarly publications, specialized academic programming, and regional initiatives.

Guests are encouraged to register in advance via the Virgin Islands Cultural Center on Eventbrite at https://llnk.com/WbAWv.

 

What:             Relaunch of the Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center

When:             Friday, Feb. 13
Time:              Noon – 2 p.m.
Where:           UVI Rt Park Conference Suite – Albert A. Sheen Campus – St. Croix

 

Contact the Public Relations Office at pr@uvi.edu.