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UVI, NASA To Host Global Outreach Program for VI & International Students

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As part of a growing collaboration between the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to promote STEM education, Virgin Islands students will join students from around the…

John McCarthy January 19, 2022

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Reichhold Center Sessions Has Yard Vibes Scheduled For Thursday: UVI Bulletin

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The public is invited to join Reichhold Center Sessions for some holiday cheer with Yard Vibes online at 7 p.m. on Thursday. What happens when you graduate…

John McCarthy December 14, 2021

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UVI Holiday Administrative Leave Schedule For December 16 Through January 3

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands has announced the following Recess scheduled for the 2021- 2022 holiday season: · Last Business Day - December 15, 2021 Holiday…

John McCarthy December 8, 2021

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UVI HackFest Shines A Spotlight On Students’ Entrepreneurial Creativity

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Students from the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) recently showed off their entrepreneurial vision and spirit as part of the University’s annual Hackfest competition. The two…

John McCarthy December 6, 2021

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UVI Mourns the Loss of Playwright and Professor, David Edgecombe

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is mourning the loss of David Edgecombe, former executive director of the Reichhold Center for the Arts and retired associate professor of communications who passed away on November 19. …

John McCarthy November 30, 2021

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UVI Now Offers ‘Marine Debris Curriculum’ For Educators Across The Territory

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), in partnership with local educators, said it now offers a "USVI Marine Debris Curriculum." The curriculum was written exclusively for the…

John McCarthy November 29, 2021

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Second UVI Student Participates in HBCU White House Press Briefing

WASHINGTON — For the second time this semester, a University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) communication student enjoyed the opportunity of a lifetime – the chance to participate in a White House press briefing. Nadege Barber, sophomore, communication minor and president of the student group UVI Association of Black…

John McCarthy November 23, 2021

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UVI Association of Black Journalists Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary @ Journalism Summit

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In celebration of the University of the Virgin Islands Association of Black Journalists (UVIABJ first anniversary, the communication unit at (UVI) will host their inaugural virtual student-led journalism summit on Friday,…

John McCarthy November 10, 2021

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UVI CELL Taps Chef Kerish Robles To Head New Culinary Arts Program

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands - Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (UVI CELL) has hired local chef and educator, Kerish Robles as program manager for…

John McCarthy November 3, 2021

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Dr. Tai Hunte-Caesar Named Founding Dean of UVI School of Medicine

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is delighted to announce the appointment of Virgin Islander, Dr. Tai Hunte-Caesar, as founding dean of the UVI S. Donald Sussman School of Medicine. The medical school is on track to becoming the…

John McCarthy October 25, 2021