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The University of the Virgin Islands community is grieving the loss of its third president, Dr. Orville E. Kean. Kean’s leadership transformed the institution during his 12-year tenure from 1990 to 2002. Dr. Kean passed away recently, leaving a legacy marked by significant developments in the university and territory. UVI’s current president, Dr. Safiya George, […]
The University of the Virgin Islands has announced a significant contribution of $75,000 from The Patterson Family Foundation. This gift will fund ten scholarships for first-year undergraduate and graduate students with aspirations in writing or teaching writing for the 2024-2025 academic year. Each scholarship, valued at $7,500, is designed to assist full-time students as they
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In a significant development for intellectual property access in underserved areas, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has officially designated Tuskegee University and the University of the Virgin Islands as Patent and Trademark Resource Centers. This brings the total number of PTRCs across the nation and its territories to 100. These institutions are now among
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The University of the Virgin Islands School of Agriculture is celebrating its first-ever horticulture certificate recipient, Janice Brooks. This milestone reflects the school’s commitment to agricultural education since its establishment in 2020. The school offers a variety of academic programs, including five bachelor’s degrees, four associate degrees, and six certificates across different agricultural fields. Brooks,
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Donna Andrews, an alumna and leader within the University of the Virgin Islands Athletics department, has etched her name in basketball history. Last week, she was inducted as one of the two Virgin Islanders into the Paradise Jam Hall of Fame, marking a significant milestone in the tournament’s twenty-five-year history celebrated in the U.S. Virgin
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The University of the Virgin Islands is proud to announce that Dr. Suzette Lettsome, an assistant professor in UVI’s School of Nursing and a passionate advocate for community health, has been appointed as the new President of the Virgin Islands State Nurses Association, an affiliate of the American Nurses Association. This prestigious role reflects Dr.
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The Virgin Islands community is reeling from the tragic loss of 17-year-old Kareem L. Pinney. Pinney was a talented freshman at the University of the Virgin Islands with aspirations in applied mathematics. He was fatally shot near his family’s home at the Grandview Housing Community on Sunday, Nov. 3, leaving a profound impact on those
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The University of the Virgin Islands is inviting applications for its newly approved Professional Science Master in the Marine and Environmental Science program. This innovative two-year program, approved by UVI’s Board of Trustees in Spring 2024, aims to equip students with the skills and experiences needed to excel in STEM careers related to marine and
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