UVI Webinar Series Celebrates Earth Day
To celebrate Earth Day this year, the University of the Virgin Islands and its partners will co-host a series of webinars and community conversations.
UVI Offering Data Science Certificate Program
UVI will offer a Data Science Certificate Program, beginning in the Fall 2021 Semester. The program is designed to help professionals advance their careers by leveraging applied data science.
Third Round of Pandemic SNAP Benefits Tentatively Approved
The V.I. Department of Human Services announced Monday the pending approval of the state plan DHS submitted to the federal Food & Nutrition Service Agency for a third round of food assistance through the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer.
CFVI’s 2021-2022 Scholarship Applications Are Available; Deadline to Apply Is May 15
In 2020, CFVI awarded more than $312,000 in scholarships and scholar-grants to students in the St. Croix and St. Thomas-St. John districts.
VI Board of Education Chooses New Executive Director
The tenure of Stephanie Berry, Ph.D., began Monday, April 26.
UVI Bulletin Board for May
Here is what's happening on both campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Children’s Museum Launches Virtual Reading Series With Zeta Phi Beta
The museum aims to incorporate a S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) based method of learning into its exhibits and programs.
Free Drive-thru Book Giveaways for Children Scheduled on All 3 Islands
The USVI Little Free Library Initiative, in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands and the USVI Department of Tourism, is hosting a free drive-thru book giveaway for children from birth to 15 years of age.
Jackeima Flemming Wins Miss University of the Virgin Islands 2021-2022 Title
Jackeima Flemming was crowned Miss University of the Virgin Islands at the 41st Annual Miss UVI Ambassadorial Virtual Competition held on Saturday, April 24.
Natural Hazards Center Awards VIUCEDD Director First Disability and Disasters Award
This inaugural award was presented to Mills because of her efforts in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.
Now Playing: “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train” and “Wrath of Man”
FROM FACEBOOK
Residents of the V.I. are well acquainted with the Sahara dust that heralds the arrival of summer in the region, but in June 2020 came “Godzilla” – a dust storm of such immense proportions that it extended from the Caribbean to the U.S. mainland. #visource #usvi #news
Puerto Rico Researchers Working to Better Understand Health Effects of Sahara Dust
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The largest African dust storm in 50 years – which occurred in June 2020 and coincided with the global spread of COVID-19 – has prompted new research and public health initiatives by scientists in...
