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The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is proud to announce its selection as one of 35 colleges and universities nationwide to join the Amazon Machine Learning University Educators Consortium, a groundbreaking initiative by Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) education across higher education.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has announced an adjustment to tuition and fees for the 2025–2026 academic year, effective August 1, 2025. The change will impact both UVI’s Online Division (UVI Online) and traditional on-campus and virtual course offerings. The tuition increase, which reflects rising operational and instructional costs, will help the University continue providing a high-quality, student-centered education while maintaining the critical services and academic resources that support student success.

Ocean Point Terminals has reaffirmed its commitment to education and workforce development in the U.S. Virgin Islands with a $140,000 contribution to the University of the Virgin Islands Process Technology Program. The gift was presented during a check presentation ceremony held on July 18, at UVI’s Research and Technology Park on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix.

The University of the Virgin Islands’ Reichhold Center for the Arts (RCA) invites the community to experience suspense, bravery, and creative storytelling at this year’s Youth Moviemaking Workshop (YMW) premiere of “The Fearkeeper,” debuting Saturday, July 26, at 6 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 (UVI) proudly congratulates Frank Dixon, State Director of the Virgin Islands APEX Accelerator, on his appointment as President of the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX). This prestigious national leadership role reflects Dixon’s expertise and commitment to supporting businesses in navigating government contracting opportunities.

In the regular session of its quarterly meeting on June 21, 2025, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Board of Trustees reelected Henry Smock to serve as chairman of the Board and Dr. Bert Petersen, Jr. to serve as vice chair.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the Medical Simulation Center on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix.

The University of the Virgin Islands’ (UVI) Albert A. Sheen Campus (AAS) on St. Croix has been awarded a $250,000 Campus Improvement Grant from The Home Depot’s Retool Your School Program. Now in its 15th year, the initiative continues to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by investing in sustainable campus improvements that enhance student life.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) proudly announces the transfer of stewardship of the Island Fresh Aquaponics facility at the historic Bethlehem Sugar Factory site on St. Croix from FreshMinistries to UVI, marking a major milestone in sustainable agriculture, education, and community development for the Territory.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) proudly held a special dedication ceremony on Friday, June 6, 2025, to commemorate the renaming of the tennis courts on the Orville E. Kean Campus in honor of the late Dr. Fenella Anita Cooper.