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STATEMENT: University Responds to Faculty Union Demands
7th November 2019 The University of The Bahamas regrets the latest turn of events regarding the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas (UTEB). The University has remained transparent in all discussions with executives of the union. It was agreed that since UTEB presented its financial counter proposal to the University after the Board of Trustees […]
University of The Bahamas To Honour Hall of Fame and Outstanding Alumni In Third Year of University Charter
7th November 2019 Nassau, BAHAMAS – Three years after its charter, University of The Bahamas (UB) continues to honour the spirit of excellence, resilience and ingenuity that distinguishes its alumni body. On Thursday, 14th November, the institution will pay homage to eight of its alumni luminaries, among them three faculty and staff. Class of 1979 graduates, […]
University President To Serve on American Association of State Colleges and Universities Board
5th November 2019 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – University of The Bahamas (UB) President Dr. Rodney D. Smith, was recently nominated to serve as a member of the Board of Directors for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). AASCU is a Washington-based higher education association of nearly 400 public colleges, universities and systems whose members […]
Statement in Response to Claims Attributed to the UTEB President
5th November 2019 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – In the November 5th, 2019 edition of The Tribune, under the headline “Now lecturers rebel over government pay offer, 82 CENTS A DAY”, quotes were attributed to the President of the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas (UTEB), Mr. Daniel Thompson. It was noted that “UTEB […]
Insights, Research on Prison Population and Impact
More than 60 percent of the population at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services are serving prison sentences of less than five years and will be released into mainstream society. Their plight, impact on society and future are among the research findings of the publication Our Prisoners, a collaboration involving the Inter-American Development Bank, Government […]
Appointment of Acting Vice President of Academic Affairs
10th October 2019 The University community is advised that Dr. Maria Woodside-Oriakhi has been appointed Acting Vice President of Academic Affairs with immediate effect. A UB alumna, Dr. Woodside-Oriakhi has over 20 years of experience in higher education institutions in The Bahamas, the United States, Singapore, Canada and the United Kingdom. Working closely with the […]
UB-North Conference Aims to Improve Bahamas’ Hurricane Resilience Call Goes Out for Conference Papers
4th October 2019 PRESS RELEASE Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – The ruined neighbourhoods, flattened infrastructure, and rising death toll that Hurricane Dorian left behind have made planning for adaptations to climate change – and its myriad effects – even more urgent. University of The Bahamas-North is providing a platform for extensive and reflective national conversations […]
The Helen “Annie” Russell, MBE Memorial Scholarship Established
16th September 2019 PRESS RELEASE Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – The legacy of renowned preschool educator the late Helen “Annie” Russell is being kept alive through a memorial scholarship at University of The Bahamas, thanks to her son, Dr. Barry Russell and family. Dr. Russell, accompanied by his wife Mrs. Missy Russell; son, Logan; daughter, Raegan and […]
University of The Bahamas Appoints Assistant Vice President, Sponsored Research and Grants
16th September 2019 Accomplished environmentalist and negotiator, Mr. Philip Weech, has been appointed Assistant Vice President, Sponsored Research and Grants at University of The Bahamas (UB), responsible for establishing and managing the Office of Sponsored Research and Grants to oversee grant funding and sponsored research opportunities – in consultation with academic deans – in support […]
President’s Hurricane Relief Matching Gift Challenge
Moved by the catastrophe left in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, the anguish of survivors and severe damage to one of the University’s campuses, President of University of The Bahamas (UB) Dr. Rodney D. Smith and his wife Dr. Christina Smith have pledged $25,000 as an initial personal gift to the restoration of University of […]
UB President Issues Matching Gift Challenge for Hurricane Relief. University Pledges to Rebuild Northern Campus
10thSeptember 2019 PRESS RELEASE Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – Moved by the catastrophe left in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, the anguish of survivors and severe damage to one of the University’s campuses, President of University of The Bahamas (UB) Dr. Rodney D. Smith and his wife Dr. Christina Smith have pledged $25,000 as […]
Early Closure and Preparations for Hurricane Dorian
29th August 2019 The Bahamas Department of Meteorology is warning that Hurricane Dorian is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane over the next couple of days as the islands of the northwest Bahamas – New Providence, Eleuthera, Abaco, Grand Bahama, North Andros, Bimini and the Berry Islands – remain under a hurricane alert. Please […]
UB Resuming Operations in New Providence
4th September, 2019 All faculty and staff of University of The Bahamas in New Providence are to return to work on Thursday, 5th September 2019. University operations will resume at the Oakes Field Campus and Grosvenor Close Centre on this date. Classes in New Providence will resume on Friday, 6th September 2019. The University of The Bahamas-North campus in East […]
Study Abroad Offer of Assistance
8th September 2019 STATEMENT Hurricane Dorian has caused immense devastation in The Bahamas. The University of The Bahamas-North campus in East Grand Bahama, including the Hawksbill Hall residence, sustained severe damage. Like many others in Grand Bahama and Abaco, UB-North students, faculty and staff have tragically lost loved ones and their material possessions. In the […]
STATEMENT FROM THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSITY OF THE BAHAMAS-NORTH
8th September 2019 Serving as Vice President of UB-North has been the greatest honour of my career as an educator. It has been a pleasure serving our students and working each and every day to make their learning journey more exciting, fulfilling and successful. Our UB-North team was building momentum and crafting a vision […]
Deltec Initiatives Foundation Establishes Family Island Scholarship at UB
22nd August 2019 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – The Deltec Initiative for Scholarship & Education has established a scholarship tenable at University of The Bahamas to provide academic financial assistance to young Bahamian students from the Family Islands who possess extraordinary scholastic talent and require financial assistance to enable them to pursue a tertiary […]
University of The Bahamas Announces Appointment of Ombudsman
University of The Bahamas announces the appointment of Ms. Marisa Mason-Smith as the first Ombudsman for the institution and in The Bahamas. In this role, Ms. Mason-Smith will, through consulting, mediation and negotiation, provide impartial, neutral, and confidential third party assistance to students, faculty, staff and administrators seeking dispute resolution. Reporting to the Board of […]
UB Provost Leaving to Pursue New Opportunities
9th August 2019 After serving as the first Provost of University of The Bahamas (UB), Dr. Linda A. Davis is leaving the institution to explore new opportunities. Dr. Davis began serving as Provost in October 2016, just before UB’s charter on 10th November of the same year. Her extensive higher education experience includes working within […]
Buddy Hield Partners with University of The Bahamas
On Monday, 22nd July University President Dr. Rodney D. Smith and Bahamian basketball community builder Buddy Hield of the Sacramento Kings announced a special partnership to increase sporting capacity and access to education at UB. Prior to this announcement, was the opening ceremony for Buddy’s Elite 24 Basketball Clinic held at the Kendal G. L. […]
Providing Access to Education for All Bahamians
18th July 2019 Op-Ed by Rodney D. Smith, Ed.D. President and CEO University of The Bahamas My father died when I was very young leaving my mother to raise four young children all on her own. By the age of 11, just like my older siblings, I too had to find work […]
STATEMENT: Application Process Commences for the Government Tertiary Grant Programme
3rd July 2019 The application process commenced on Monday, 1st July 2019 for the Bahamas Government Tertiary Grant Programme. As was communicated, the programme covers tuition, compulsory course fees, stipends and accommodation grants for students who qualify based on the criteria. To be eligible, applicants must:- Be Bahamian citizens; Be enrolled full-time (i.e. taking […]
Online Application for Government Tertiary Grant Navigational Guide
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UB Librarian is Acuril President 2019-2020
On June 9, 2019 Dr. Berthamae Walker, University Librarian, University of The Bahamas was installed as the 50thPresident of the Association of Caribbean Universities, Research & Institutional Libraries (ACURIL) at its 49th annual conference, held in Oranjestad, Aruba. As President, Dr. Walker leads a team of fourteen (14) Executive Council Members representing Caribbean Information professionals […]
University of The Bahamas Launching Gov’t Funded Tertiary Grant Programme
13thJune 2019 Nassau, The Bahamas – A consolidated grant programme that will fund tuition, compulsory course fees, stipends and accommodation payments for students who must relocate to attend University of The Bahamas (UB) will take effect in Fall 2019, the Minister of Education Hon. Jeffrey L. Lloyd announced during his contribution to the budget debate […]
Communique from The President: Bahamas Government Tertiary Grant Programme
12th June 2019 University community, Today, the Minister of Education Hon. Jeffrey L. Lloyd announced, during his contribution to the 2019-2020 Budget Debate, the Bahamas Government Tertiary Grant Programme tenable at University of The Bahamas. This major initiative will increase access to university education for qualified Bahamian citizens. The grant programme will fund […]
UB and NAGB Formalize Agreement for the Arts
3rdJune 2019 University of The Bahamas (UB) and the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) have solidified an agreement that will facilitate academic and cultural interchange in arts education, research and collaboration, thereby strengthening the relationship between the two national institutions. UB President Dr. Rodney D. Smith and Director of the NAGB […]
UB Honours Outstanding Achievement Three-Way Tie for Top Award
21st May 2019 NASSAU, The Bahamas – A father of two and a UB Mingoes student-athlete tied with a Psychology major to receive the award for the highest cumulative GPA in the 2019 Commencement Class of University of The Bahamas (UB). UB honoured 62 outstanding leaders and exceptional achievers at the Spring 2019 Awards Ceremony on […]
Spring 2019 Commencement – Message from the President
20th May 2019 Dear University community, This week will be a hugely exciting one for us as we collectively celebrate and honour the hard work, sacrifice and perseverance of our graduands. Commencement epitomizes our efforts as a higher education institution and represents our most sacred traditions. There is nothing quite like witnessing the […]
FALL 2019 Bill Payment for Returning Students
8th May 2019 Students are reminded that registration for Fall 2019, for returning students, begins on Wednesday, 15th May 2019. Ministry of Education Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants Authorized personnel at the Ministry of Education now have access to students’ transcripts in order to make decisions regarding disbursements. Effective immediately, students who are recipients of […]
FALL 2019 Deferred Payment Plan
8th May 2019 Please be advised that improvements continue to be made to the Banner online system for the convenience of students. Students are advised that, effective immediately, the application and payment process for the Deferred Payment Plan is online, eliminating the need for students to visit the Business Office. Students applying must:- Have […]
Updating GPA Calculations
8th May 2019 The Records/Registrar’s Office continues to address concerns regarding some instances where GPA re-calculations are necessary in the Banner system. Candidates for Spring 2019 graduation are assured that their graduating GPA is calculated using the courses required on their contract of study. Students with further questions or concerns should visit the Registrar’s/Records […]
Appointment of Executive Director Interim and Acting HOD – Culinary Arts
23rd April 2019 University of The Bahamas announces the appointment of Assistant Professor Chef Mario Adderley as Executive Director (Interim) of Culinary Arts and Tourism Studies (CATS) and Assistant Professor Ms. Donna Williams as the Acting Head of Department for Culinary Arts. As the Executive Director of CATS, Chef Adderley serves as chief academic administrator […]
New Tuition and Fee Structure, Fall 2019
Thursday, 4th April 2019, 10:00 a.m. University of The Bahamas President Dr. Rodney D. Smith Remarks I wish to begin by extending my thanks to members of the media for joining us here today. Your role is a vital one, particularly as the University continues to equip our citizens to move this country forward. Today’s […]
LENO Group of Companies Ltd. Signs $250,000 MOU for Endowed Scholarships at UB
13th March 2019 PRESS RELEASE Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – In an act of giving that signifies its belief in higher education, the LENO Group of Companies Ltd. has signed an agreement that will make scholarships available in perpetuity for full-time, undergraduate students at University of The Bahamas (UB). On Thursday, 7th March, officials of LENO and UB […]
BOIPB Scholars Encouraged To Strengthen Family Island Communities
26th February 2019 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – The Bahama Out Islands Promotion Board (BOIPB) is urging University of The Bahamas (UB) students who are the beneficiaries of its endowed scholarships to envision their place in the distinct and dynamic economics of the Family Islands. The 11 students were the specially invited guests of the BOIPB […]
UB Theatre Company’s First Critically-Acclaimed Stage Play The Colored Museum
22nd February 2019 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – The University of The Bahamas (UB) Theatre Company first theatrical production, The Colored Museum debuted on Tuesday, 26th February 2019. Written in the late 1980s by African American playwright George Costello Wolfe, the eleven vignettes that make up the play explore themes of racism, stereotypes, intra-community conflicts in black culture, and […]
Memorial Concert and Arts Endowment Honor: Cultural Icon Audrey Dean-Wright
4th February 2019 The late Audrey F. Dean-Wright had an almost infectious enthusiasm and excitement for the arts that was paralleled by her fierce commitment to educating and enlightening the youth who were drawn to her. As an educator, she shared her knowledge without reservation; as a choir director, she poured her passion into her young […]
UB Moves to Accept New Students Earlier Than BGCSE Results
30th January 2019 University of The Bahamas (UB) has added another pathway for prospective students to be eligible for admission into the institution earlier in the admission cycle, in fulfilment of the University’s mandate to expand access to tertiary education. The anticipated impact is an increased efficiency in advising applicants about their admission applications in […]
University of The Bahamas Appoints Vice President of Institutional Advancement
24th January, 2019 New Providence, The Bahamas – University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Mr. Dino M. Hernandez as the Vice President (VP) of Institutional Advancement. Mr. Hernandez’s appointment follows a comprehensive search process which included representation from senior administration, faculty, staff, students and the Board of Trustees. As VP of […]
The Strong One, Redefining Strength-UB Professor Dr. Giavana Jones Launches First Book
22nd January 2019 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – “For many of us there is no easy way to let go. We just have to let it go,” explains Dr. Giavana Jones known as Dr. Gia to many of her clients. She candidly shares why most women often feel overwhelmed and are expected to juggle all the […]
Statement Refuting Involvement of President of University of The Bahamas in Fyre Festival
21st January, 2019 University of The Bahamas wishes to categorically refute a claim made in the recently released Netflix documentary entitled “Fyre The Greatest Party That Never Happened” which refers to the “head of University of The Bahamas”. The President of the University was not directly or indirectly involved in any communication regarding […]
SPRING 2019 REGISTRATION PRESS CONFERENCE: Statement from Dr. Rodney D. Smith, President
3rd January 2019 Recently, University of The Bahamas launched a new online registration system called Banner that is designed to bring about increased efficiencies in student processing, chief among which are registration and online bill payment. The system became operational last Summer, initially allowing current and subsequently new students to register online and pay […]
UB Honours Outstanding Alumni
Alumni of the classes of 1978, 1988, 1998 and 2008 were among the inductees of the UB Alumni Hall of Fame, and recipients of the Outstanding Alumni Award, Trailblazer and Emerging Leaders Award respectively at the University’s Hall of Fame and Outstanding Alumni Awards held at Baha Mar during the evening of Thursday, 8th November […]
UB’s Government and Public Policy Institute to hold forum on Monetary and Fiscal Policy
14th November 2018 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – University of The Bahamas’ Government and Public Policy Institute (GPPI) will hold a first of its kind policy forum featuring four former Central Bank of The Bahamas Governors. The event, which will be held on Tuesday, 20th November at 7:00 p.m. in the Harry C. Moore Library and Information […]
Six UB Students Win Prestigious Canadian Scholarship
13th November 2018 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – Six University of The Bahamas (UB) students have been awarded the coveted Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) scholarship, selected from among more than 90 UB applicants and thousands of candidates across the Caribbean. The ELAP is one of the most sought after awards in the region. […]
G.T.R. Campbell Small Island Sustainability Research Complex Shifting the Paradigm in Research and Sustainability
26th October 2018 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – University of The Bahamas (UB) officially opened its first, state-of-the-art science research facility, the G.T.R. Campbell Small Island Sustainability Research Complex, on Thursday, 25th October, representing a significant move towards sustainability and the fulfilment of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. The multi-million-dollar facility is the […]
Student Trustee Elected to Board of Trustees
The University community is advised that Mr. Jeron Johnson, a Law and Criminal Justice major and Manager of Mingoes Men’s Basketball team, was elected as the Student Trustee to the Board of Trustees for University of The Bahamas during elections held on Tuesday, 9th October 2018. A total of 761 eligible students voted online via the […]
Press Statement
Office of University Relations 9th October 2018 PRESS STATEMENT University of The Bahamas (UB) is committed to internationalization and diversity. Students represent fourteen other countries on our campuses, spanning several continents and regions. The majority of international students are from Jamaica, followed by the United States, Guyana and Haiti. Others come from Brazil, Cambodia, […]
UB Academic Senate Elects Chairman and Secretary
Assistant Professor of Business, Ms. Bernadette Robins, and Associate Professor and Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Maria Oriakhi, have been elected Chairman and Secretary respectively of the Academic Senate of University of The Bahamas (UB). A key organ of shared governance, UB’s Academic Senate is subject to the powers of the Board of […]
University of The Bahamas Appoints General Counsel
14th September, 2018 Accomplished commercial and civil litigator and legal professional Mrs. Tracy Ferguson-Johnson has been appointed General Counsel at University of The Bahamas (UB), responsible for providing the vision, planning, strategic direction and operational management of the Office of the General Counsel. In this capacity, Mrs. Ferguson-Johnson will manage the University’s legal representation […]
A Day On The Links to Raise Funds to Support First Generation UB students
3rd September 2018 UB’s Inaugural President’s Golf Classic and Spa Day at Baha Mar NASSAU, The Bahamas – University of The Bahamas (UB) has forged a partnership with the Baha Mar Resort Foundation to host a day on the links to raise funding for first-generation university students and grow the university’s endowment as it […]
Message From The Chairman of The Board of Trustees
5th September 2018 On behalf of the Board Trustees of The University of The Bahamas, I would like to wish the UB community a productive new academic year. This is UB’s first Board of Trustees, with members appointed under the UB Act, and I want to assure you that my fellow Board members […]
Public Education Increases on New High-Intensity Activated Cross Walk
31st August 2018 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – Minister of Public Works Hon. Desmond Bannister has urged patience on the part of motorists and drivers who traverse the area of University Drive near the University of The Bahamas (UB) Oakes Field Campus as the ministry increases pedestrian and traffic safety measures. Minister Bannister, UB President […]
University of The Bahamas to Honour Outstanding Alumni
14th August 2018 University of The Bahamas (UB) alumni, who are making vast contributions to the development of the public and private sector, embody the scholarly, social and innovative vitality of the academy. In November, UB will honour former students who have distinguished themselves in diverse business, governmental, entrepreneurial, civil society, community-building and humanitarian endeavours at […]
Academic Senate Communique
August 1, 2018 Dear Members of the University Community: Please allow me to take but a moment to be among the first to welcome you to the University or to welcome you as we begin the new academic year 2018-2019. Over the past year, the University has continued its transformation in accordance with […]
Appointment of Dean, Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning
27th July, 2018 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Dr. Tyler Adams as Dean, Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (CELEARN). In his role as Dean of CELEARN, Dr. Adams will be responsible for expanding the University’s non-credit programmes for adults, including new certificate and professional development courses and programmes, and will […]
Appointment of Interim Dean, Liberal and Fine Arts
27th July 2018 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of veteran faculty member, Associate Professor Mrs. Lottis Shearer-Knowles as Interim Dean, Liberal and Fine Arts. In this capacity, Mrs. Shearer-Knowles will facilitate the delivery of academic programmes, including the development of new programmes and the systematic review, assessment and evaluation of […]
Legends Garden Pays Homage to Bahamian Musical Icons
25th July 2018 Just to the east of the Keva M. Bethel Building at University of The Bahamas’ (UB’s) Oakes Field Campus sits a Legends Garden that pays homage to three iconic Bahamian musicians whose unique storytelling has helped to shape the narrative of The Bahamas. Three bronze statues capture the essence of the […]
Appointment of Dean of Students
University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Mr. Joe W. Stubbs as Dean of Students (Chief Student Affairs Officer). In this capacity, Mr. Stubbs has primary responsibility for creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive environment and culture that blends the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development of students. He will provide […]
An Educational Legacy – The Jane and Marcus Bethel $100,000 Scholarship Established at UB
5th June 2018 NASSAU, The Bahamas – Growing up “liberty is through education,” was the adage which resonated through the home of the late Marcus Bethel, founder of Bethel Brothers Morticians, renowned visionary, entrepreneur and patriarch, with seven children Justice Rubie M. Nottage (Ret.), Dr. Pamela F. Etuk, Dr. Marcus R. C. Bethel, Dr. Paulette […]
Appointment of Financial Controller
26th June 2018 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Financial Controller Ms. Ingrid Culmer, a CPA professional with thirty (30) years of public accounting and private enterprise financial management experience. Ms. Culmer is responsible for managing all accounting operations; preparing budgets; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; preparing and publishing timely financial […]
Public-Private Partnership Hailed in Development of New Graduate Centre
18thMay, 2018 Named after a benefactor who has championed the transformative potential of higher education, the Franklyn R. Wilson Graduate Centre at the University of The Bahamas’ Oakes Field Campus was officially opened on 17thMay, signifying a milestone in the University’s infrastructural growth. The multimillion dollar facility will operate as a centre of excellence […]
Appointment of Grants Writer, Office of Sponsored Research & Grants
14th June, 2018 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Mrs. Stacey Moultrie as Grants Writer, Office of Sponsored Research and Grants in the Office of the Provost. In this capacity, Mrs. Moultrie is responsible for all phases of grants development, evaluation and compliance, including research, pre-award grant writing, coordination of grant applications, and […]
UB Recommissions Purpose-Built Student Hub Named After Beloved Administrator
12th June 2018 Nassau, BAHAMAS – The newly refurbished Portia M. Smith Building at University of The Bahamas (UB) is the latest capital development project to be unveiled as UB grows to become a world-class University. Named in honour of a beloved former administrator, mentor and colleague whose dedication to the institution and the wellbeing of […]
UB Law HOD Elected Chair of Bahamas Branch of World Arbitration Body
12th June 2018 Nassau, BAHAMAS – Peter D. Maynard, Ph.D., Head of the Law Department at University of The Bahamas (UB) has been elected Chair of The Bahamas Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and is exploring the possibility of establishing a local arbitration centre at UB. CIArb is the leading world […]
Appointment of Executive Director and Senior Policy Fellow of the Government and Public Policy Institute
6th June 2018 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Mr. Zhivargo S. Laing as Executive Director and Senior Policy Fellow of the Government and Public Policy Institute (GPPI), one of the University’s centres of excellence. GPPI is intended to play a leading role in matters of public policy development and sustainability. […]
Appointment of Antonius Roberts As Art Curator and Artist-in-Residence
6th June, 2018 Cultural icon, nation builder and Master Artist Mr. Antonius Roberts OBE has returned to University of The Bahamas (UB) as the first Art Curator and Artist-in-Residence. Mr. Roberts will play an integral role in revising and expanding the visual arts curriculum, growing the student population, overseeing and executing fundraising in support […]
Justice Rubie Nottage (Retired) Rejoins UB Department of Laws
30th May, 2018 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the re-appointment of Justice Rubie Nottage (Ret.) as a full-time member of the Department of Laws, Social Sciences. A former senior administrator at UB, Justice Nottage (Ret.) will work collaboratively as a full-time faculty to assist in the development of certificate, undergraduate and graduate programmes, including […]
Aspiring Teachers Urged To Embrace Mentorship in Pursuit of Greatness
28thMay, 2018 More than 100 graduates of University of The Bahamas (UB) were commissioned as teachers at a special ceremony held at the Kendal G. L. Isaacs Gymnasium on Tuesday, 22ndMay. Having successfully completed various academic programmes, the Education graduates were highly motivated to enter the profession and help shape the minds of the next […]
Appointment of Director of Communications
23rd May 2018 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Mrs. Kandice Eldon as Director of Communications in the Office of University Relations. In this capacity, Mrs. Eldon has a dedicated focus on managing internal and external communications, marketing and public relations platforms at the University. She will plan and coordinate University publications, collaterals […]
New Graduate Centre At UB Symbolizes Partnership and Growth
11th May 2018 University of The Bahamas (UB) and its partners in higher education will observe another crucial milestone as the institution continues to transition into a world-class institution, with the official opening of the Franklyn R. Wilson Graduate Centre on Thursday, 17th May at the Oakes Field Campus. Envisioned as a centre of […]
Rotary Club of West Nassau Establishes Endowment In Honour of the Late Bismark Coakley
10th May 2018 The late Bismark Coakley left an indelible mark on the business community in The Bahamas and now an endowment fund at University of The Bahamas (UB), named in his honour, memorializes his legacy. The Bismark Coakley Endowment Fund is the result of a partnership involving UB, the Rotary Club of West […]
Hawksbill Hall Residential Facility at UB-North Officially Opened
9th May, 2018 The official opening of Hawksbill Hall at University of The Bahamas-North (UB-North) in Grand Bahama on Monday, 7th May represented more than another step towards becoming a vibrant residential campus. It demonstrated how both the public and private sectors are collaborating to positively impact tertiary education and national development. The residential […]
UB Grows Culture of Environmental Sustainability
7th May, 2018 UB Grows Culture of Environmental Sustainability As it continues to embrace a sustainability paradigm and advance environmental stewardship, University of The Bahamas (UB) has passed three new policies designed to reduce the institution’s carbon footprint and encourage green living. The Policy on Recycling is effective immediately, while the policies Banning the Purchase […]
MOU Establishes Scholarship for Central Eleuthera Students
1stMay 2018 Central Eleuthera High School students seeking to become primary school teachers can now apply for the Karen E. Miller Crean Scholarship, named in honour of an acclaimed veteran educator and tenable at University of The Bahamas. This is the latest scholarship specifically for Family Island residents as donors continue to demonstrate their […]
Pace-Setting Architect and CEO To Deliver UB Commencement Address
26th April, 2018 Towering well over six feet, Fred Perpall’s impact and influence on architectural design in The Bahamas and the United States has been equally as imposing. The 1994 graduate of the College of The Bahamas and current Chief Executive Officer of the U.S.-based design build firm, the Beck Group, will return to his […]
UB Student-Athletes Celebrated at Inaugural Awards Banquet
27th April, 2018 League champions and national record holders are among the highly skilled student-athletes at University of The Bahamas (UB). UB celebrated these trailblazers recently during the inaugural Athletics Awards Banquet held at the British Colonial Hilton in downtown Nassau. Excited athletes and enthusiastic supporters attended the formal affair, dedicated to honouring excellence in sportsmanship […]
UB Partners With Caribbean and U.S. Experts on Health Studies
26th April, 2018 Hampton University (HU) and University of The Bahamas (UB) are collaborating with experts in the fields of public health, population health, clinical health and research to address health disparities in the Caribbean and the United States through the new Hampton University Center for Caribbean Health Research (HU-CCHR). The HU-CCHR will conduct […]
Corporate Bahamas Supporting UBFIT 2018
4th April 2018 PRESS RELEASE Nassau, BAHAMAS – Blue powder, family fun, Bahamian entertainment and a scenic beach backdrop will make the 2ndAnnual UBFIT New Providence race, hosted by University of The Bahamas, a memorable, fitness focused community event. On Saturday, 7th April, 2018 beginning at 6:00 a.m., hundreds of participants are expected to […]
Appointment of University Clinical Psychologist
4th April, 2018 University of The Bahamas announces the appointment of Dr. Michelle Bettin as University Clinical Psychologist. In this capacity, Dr. Bettin has primary responsibility for providing clinical services including assessment, diagnosis, individual and group therapy, testing, consultation, and referrals. She will manage clinical crisis situations and work with a wide range of […]
UB Board of Trustees Elects Chair and Vice-Chair
16th March 2018 New Providence, The Bahamas – Accomplished Ophthalmologist Dr. K. Jonathan Rodgers, MBE, and Director of the Lyford Cay Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Alessandra Holowesko have been elected Chair and Vice-Chair respectively of the University of The Bahamas (UB) Board of Trustees at a board meeting held on Wednesday, 14th March, 2018. Legislated […]
“Historic Nassau” at Hillside House Paying Homage to Community and Culture
14th March 2018 Building and supporting the community is the driving force behind an artistic movement dedicated to celebrating and interpreting Bahamian traditions. This is what will make the Historic Nassau venue at Hillside House – one of the stops along this weekend’s Transforming Spaces (TS) 2018 tour – distinctive and memorable. The collective […]
Appointment of Acting Assistant Vice President Human Resources
6th March 2018 University of the Bahamas announces the appointment of Mrs. Patricia Ellis as Acting Assistant Vice President, Human Resources. In this role, Mrs. Ellis will continue to lead the Human Resources team’s transformation to world-class status by stabilizing the new strategic business model. She will also continue to lead strategies that engage […]
1st February 2018 PRESS RELEASE NASSAU, Bahamas – In collaboration with health and wellness partners, University of The Bahamas (UB) has launched a 12-week programme to encourage Bahamian citizens to commit to a lifestyle of regular exercise and healthy dietary habits. The initiative is critically important as The Bahamas ranks number one in the world […]
Appointment of Interim Director of Global Studies & Programmes
23rd January 2018 University of The Bahamas announces the appointment of the Interim Director of Global Studies and Programmes Dr. Jacob Dyer-Spiegel. In this capacity, Dr. Dyer-Spiegel is responsible for establishing the Office of Global Studies and Programmes (Academic Affairs). His coordination efforts will entail setting the foundation for UB’s internationalization strategy, developing experiences […]
Appointment of Dean of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies
19th January 2018 University of The Bahamas(UB) announces the appointment of Mrs. Remelda Moxey as Dean of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies. In this capacity, Dean Moxey is responsible for providing leadership, advancing the quality of undergraduate and graduate instruction, supporting and sustaining faculty and student research activities, and promoting the overall development of faculty. […]
Appointment of Interim Dean of Students
14th December 2017 University of The Bahamas announces the appointment of Mr. Darvin Toussaint as Interim Dean of Students at the Oakes Field Campus. In this capacity, Mr. Toussaint has primary responsibility for creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive environment and culture that blends the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual […]
Tameka Lundy Appointed AVP University Relations
12th December 2017 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Mrs. Tameka Lundy as Acting Assistant Vice President, University Relations. In this capacity, Mrs. Lundy will have a dedicated focus on the overall strategic marketing and communication initiatives and programmes that interpret the mission of the University to its multiple constituents in order to […]
UB Announces Administrative Leadership Appointments
University of The Bahamas announces the appointments of the following persons in key administrative leadership positions in the Office of the VP Administrative Services: Claire Charlow-Patton – Registrar Mrs. Claire Charlow-Patton has been appointed Registrar responsible for the planning, organization and management of all activities related to the Records and Registrar departments. As Registrar, Mrs. […]
UB Visiting Researcher Joins Global Science Policy Institute
Assistant Professor at University of The Bahamas (UB) Dr. Adelle Thomas has taken on a new role at UB as a Visiting Researcher in the wake of her recent appointment as a Senior Research Associate at Climate Analytics, a climate science and policy institute. A human-environment geographer, Dr. Thomas’ research has uncovered the social vulnerabilities […]
UB Gala Beats Half Million $ Target for Student Scholarships
19th November 2017 In a powerful statement about the community’s belief in the transformational impact of higher education, the University of The Bahamas President’s Gala Soirée has exceeded the anticipated fundraising target. The inaugural event was the institution’s first major fundraiser since transitioning to University. The Soirée paired excellence with elegance as sponsors and […]
Pavilion Designed by University of The Bahamas Students Becomes Benchmark at Expo 2020 Dubai IPM in the UAE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – The Bahamas made a resounding impact in Dubai, gaining the attention of the world and the government of the UAE recently at the second International Participants Meeting (IPM) for Expo 2020 Dubai. According to Expo 2020 Dubai organizers, the work to date on the Bahamas Pavilion and involvement of the […]
2.2 Million UB and Aliv Partnership Boosts Educational and Athletic Endowments
31st October, 2017 Nassau, BAHAMAS – University of The Bahamas (UB) and Aliv on Monday inked a three-year, $2.2. million agreement which will broaden the nation’s top tertiary institution’s reach in some critical areas, including athletics and online education. It is an agreement that UB President Dr. Rodney D. Smith said proved that Aliv does […]
Dr. Christina Ramirez Smith Appointed Special Advisor at UB
19th October 2017 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Dr. Christina Ramirez Smith as Special Advisor, reporting to the UB Board of Trustees’ Deputy Chair Mr. Lowell Mortimer, OBE, who also serves as Chair of the Investments and Fundraising Committee of the Board. Dr. Ramirez Smith is providing strategic guidance and support […]
Dr. Sulayman Clark Appointed Consultant-in-Residence at UB
19th October 2017 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Dr. Sulayman Clark as Consultant-in-Residence who will help plan and execute various fundraising activities. Dr. Clark has over 25 years of experience as a senior level development officer with particular expertise in grant writing and major gift acquisitions. He comes to University of […]
UB and IDB Collaborate With Gov’t on Extensive Prison Research
6th October 2017 Researchers at University of The Bahamas (UB) have completed comprehensive research on inmates at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services with findings that have implications for the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. With an overall focus on the Prisoner Psyche; Conditions at the Prison and the Legal System, the studies focused on […]
UBFIT Grand Bahama Focuses on Health as a National Imperative
11th October, 2017 NASSAU, Bahamas – University of The Bahamas (UB) is leading a community building and fundraising initiative focused on health as a national imperative. “Health is a national issue and we know that so many of the diseases we struggle with as a people are preventable and based on lifestyle; how we eat […]