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Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the University of the Virgin Islands 59th Commencement Exercises on Thursday, May 11, at 1 p.m. on the grounds of the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and on Friday, May 12, at 1 p.m. in the Elridge W. Blake Sports and Fitness Center on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas.

The University of the Virgin Islands announced that Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, renowned author, distinguished professor and political and cultural commentator, has been invited to be the keynote speaker at the UVI’s 59th Commencement Ceremonies on May 11 and 12, on St. Croix and St. Thomas, respectively.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) held the grand opening of its 13D Research and Strategy Innovation Center today on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas.

Members of the media are invited to cover the grand opening of the University of the Virgin Islands’ 13D Research and Strategy Innovation Center on Monday, April 17, at 10 a.m. on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas. The building is located at the site of the former West Bay Supermarket.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is proud to announce that its Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (CELL) has been awarded a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to offer drone and flight training.

The University of the Virgin Islands’ (UVI) Caribbean Green Technology Center (CGTC) is on a mission to reduce food waste in the U.S. Virgin Islands by evaluating the feasibility and methods for reducing organic materials in the waste stream.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is proud to announce that three of its students won awards at the 41st International Sea Turtle Symposium, which was held in Cartagena, Colombia from March 18-24, 2023.  

The USVI Idea Incubator, a new initiative of the UVI Research and Technology Park (RTPark) is currently accepting applications for its inaugural 15-week program. This new program will provide ambitious Virgin Islanders with big tech ideas and a step-by-step framework for launching and growing a technology company, free of charge.

As part of its 61st Charter Day program, held on March 24, 2023, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Virgin Islands 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee to collaborate on a series of cultural events and activities during Black History Month and V.I. History Month to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

The University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (UVI CELL) is excited to announce its collaboration with the Virgin Islands Department of Education and the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services for the upcoming Level Up Conference. The event is aimed at engaging 11th and 12th grade students and providing them with the necessary tools to prepare for a successful transition from high school to full participation in their communities.