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The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) joins the Virgin Islands community in mourning the passing of Violette Roach Browne, a beloved member of the Roach family with longstanding ties to the University and the Territory. UVI extends its thoughts and prayers to the Roach family and all who are grieving this loss.

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), through its Communication and Performing Arts Department at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), invites the community to attend its third annual Student Art Exhibition, a vibrant showcase of student creativity and artistic expression.

A new study led by the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) in collaboration with University of the Virgin Islands’ (UVI) Center for Marine & Environmental Studies researchers Dr. Kristin Wilson Grimes and Allie Durdall, shows that coastal wetlands support a far wider range of wildlife than most people realize, but that those benefits could shrink as sea levels rise and flooding becomes more frequent.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) community joins the Virgin Islands and the broader Caribbean in mourning the passing of Richard A. Schrader Sr., an esteemed Crucian author, historian, and cultural bearer whose life’s work preserved and celebrated the stories and traditions of the Virgin Islands.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) proudly announces the appointment of Ivo Philbert as Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement, effective May 11, 2026.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has announced the winners of the 34th Annual Afternoon on the Green tasting competition, along with the 2026 scholarship recipients, and the post-event Pickleball Tournament winners.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will present four outstanding student leaders—Kavone Wyatt, Micah Crawford, Micah McCants, and Ja’Herah Chelcher—as they compete in the 2026–2027 Mister and Miss UVI Ambassadorship Competition on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Elridge W. Blake Sports and Fitness Center on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas.

The workshop was designed to provide educators with the tools and resources needed to confidently lead and implement the Water Heroes Curriculum—an interactive, STEM-based program developed in 2018 following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The initiative emphasizes the importance of water quality awareness and empowers students to better understand and advocate for safe, accessible water in their communities.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) and 13D Research and Strategy are pleased to invite the public to the 4th Annual Business Leadership Lecture, featuring world-renowned futurist and best-selling author Nikolas Badminton. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the UVI 13D Research and Strategy Innovation Center on St. Thomas, with a welcome reception at 4:30 p.m. and the lecture beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has named internationally acclaimed Virgin Islands artist and cultural ambassador Adam O’Neal, widely known as “Adam O,” as the keynote speaker for its 2026 Commencement Ceremonies. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran whose career spans military service and global musical success, will address the Class of 2026.