Reichhold Center for the Arts announces new season

The Reichhold Center for the Arts in St. Thomas recently announced a stellar line-up for its 2010-2011 season. Performances will include Grammy winners, chart toppers, and legends in R&B, pop, reggae and world music. Click for more.

New provost for University of the Virgin Islands

Dr. Karl S. Wright has been appointed provost of the University of the Virgin Islands. Wright is responsible for administering academic policy at the University. Click for more.

Museum Association of the Caribbean

The Museums Association of the Caribbean (MAC) was founded to bring island cultures, mueums professionals, and the public together. Click for more.

University of the Virgin Islands to offer degree in hospitality.

The USVI department of Tourism, USVI Economic Development Authority and the VI Department of Education have donated $150,000 to the University of the Virgin Islands to support the development of a bachelor’s degree program in resort and hospitality management. Click for more.

UVI reaps ADDY awards in Virgin Islands

The University of the Virgin Islands, UVI students and one UVI professor reaped eight top awards in the Virgin Islands’ 2010 ADDY Awards competition in St. Thomas. The ADDY awards, sponsored by the American Advertising Federation, honor the best in print, broadcast and online advertising in the United States and the Caribbean. Click for more.

Educator and fungi master

Elmore Stoutt, spent 46 years in education and is credited with making massive improvements. He is also an engaging entertainer and known as one of the islands' most intriguing fungi masters. Click for more.

New technology enhances weather forecasting

The University of the Virgin Islands Center for Marine and Environmental Studies has introduced a new local weather reporting system in time for this year’s hurricane season. Click for more.

UVI president receives honor in Boston

University of the Virgin Islands President David Hall was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree at New England Law's 99th Commencement in Boston on May 28. Click for more.

University of Virgin Islands installs new president

Dr. David Hall was recently installed as the fifth president of the University of the Virgin Islands. He succeeds Dr. LaVerne E. Ragster, whose presidency began in 2002. Click for more.

The Caribbean Writer publishes 23rd edition

The Caribbean Writer, an international literary anthology published by the University of the Virgin Islands, announces the publication of its 23rd issue. The volume contains new poetry by Edwidge Danticat and an interview with Kamau Brathwaite by Opal Palmer Adisa. Click for more.

Jamaican appointed editor of Caribbean Writer

The University of the Virgin Islands has announced the appointment of Dr. Opal Palmer Adisa as the new editor of The Caribbean Writer, an award-winning anthology published annually under the Research and Public Service component of the University. Click for more.

U.S. SBA offers on line course

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers online training access contracting opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by women, minorities, disadvantaged individuals and veterans. Click for more.

University initiatives announced in St. Thomas.

New initiatives were announced at the University of the Virgin Island's annual Afternoon on the Green held in St. Thomas March 7. Click for more.

Vision outside the classroom

Gene Emanuel communicates Virgin Islands, Caribbean and African culture. He creates cultural resources with a special eye on folk life. Click for more.