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The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has announced the appointment of Michael J. Morsberger as its new Vice President for Institutional Advancement, effective Oct. 1, 2024. With a distinguished career in healthcare and higher education at several of the nation’s premier academic health systems and nonprofits, Morsberger is set to lead UVI’s advancement initiatives, encompassing alumni relations, development, public relations, and the Reichhold Center for the Arts.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Athletics Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Anna Orfanidis as the new athletic trainer. Orfanidis brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Buccaneer athletic programs.

Former University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Lady Buccaneer basketball Player Brea Patterson has been hired as a graduate assistant for the UVI women's basketball program. Patterson brings her experience and expertise to the coaching staff after playing for the team during the 2023-2024 season. Her dedication and passion for the sport make her a valuable addition to the program

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is reimagining its future, and the public is invited to participate in the process. Members of the community are encouraged to attend one of three agile strategic planning sessions scheduled on Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the LaVerne Ragster Administration and Conference Center on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas; Wednesday, Oct. 9, in the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix; and Thursday, Oct. 10 on St. John at a location to be announced shortly. All sessions begin at 6 p.m.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has launched the BuccaneersQuest Competition, an opportunity for UVI students across all disciplines to showcase their creativity, problem-solving skills, and innovative ideas. Sponsored by 13D Research & Strategy, this university-wide competition invites students to tackle real-world problems and propose groundbreaking solutions, with cash prizes ranging from $500 to $1,000 for the top ideas.

In a letter addressed to faculty, staff, and students, University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) President Dr. Safiya George announced important leadership updates in the Academic Affairs division effective next month.

LaMonee Morris, University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) ambassador, will proudly represent the University as Miss UVI 2024-2025 at the highly anticipated 39th Annual National Black College Queens Competition. This prestigious event will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of the Alumni Hall of Fame weekend from Sept. 22 to 29.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's cross-country team kicked off the 2024 season, taking on a field of over 140 runners in the eight-kilometer race at the Embry-Riddle Cross Country Classic in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) women's cross-country team competed in its first meet of the 2024 season, running in the five-kilometer Embry-Riddle Cross Country Classic in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is proud to announce that Kyra Edwards has been selected by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) as an HBCU Scholar for 2024.