Legal Panel Addresses Roots of ‘Black Lives Matter’ and Need for Justice and Power Reform
14th September, 2020 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – A panel of legal experts has dissected the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement, delving into its historical roots and calling for reforms in the justice system and the way in which power is exercised. “‘Black Lives Matter’ is not the beginning of the conversation, but rather the midpoint in […]
Practicum Classes and Library Services
15th September 2020 The University community is advised that effective Wednesday 16th September 2020, select practicum classes as well as computer labs and library services (curbside pick-up) will resume at the Oakes Field Campus and Grosvenor Close Centre. Students who report to campus will be required to comply with all health protocols including the […]
Resumption of Computer Labs
15th September 2020 Effective Wednesday 16th September 2020, on-site access to the following computer labs at the Oakes Field Campus and Grosvenor Close Centre will be available from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All health protocols will take effect including the wearing of masks, hand sanitizing and physical distancing measures. Additionally, […]
From The Heart – GB Communities Are Ground Zero for Hope and Resilience
9th September, 2020 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — As a Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) Special Ops Lieutenant in New York city many years ago, William Keegan wrestled with mountains of twisted steel and human body parts that littered the World Trade Center site in the aftermath of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. He had […]
Appointment of Vernice Williams as Acting VP and Chief Information Officer
1st September 2020 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Mrs. Vernice Williams as Acting Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) effective 1stSeptember 2020. The former Director of Information Technology, Mrs. Williams has diligently served the institution for more than three decades in various information technology positions, most […]
Appointment of Dr. Maria Woodside-Oriakhi as VP Academic Affairs
1st September 2020 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Dr. Maria Woodside-Oriakhi as Vice President of Academic Affairs, effective 1st September 2020. Dr. Woodside-Oriakhi has been serving as Acting VP of Academic Affairs since October 2019. As the chief academic administrative officer of the University, Dr. Woodside-Oriakhi […]
Appointment of Vice President of Finance and Business Enterprise
1st September 2020 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Ms. Ingrid Culmer as Vice President of Finance and Business Enterprise effective immediately. Ms. Culmer brings to the position more than 30 years of public accounting and private enterprise financial management experience. As VP of Finance and Business Enterprise, Ms. Culmer has oversight […]
Bahamian Architects Invest in Human Potential Through Endowment Fund at UB
1st September 2020 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — Five acclaimed Bahamian architects, whose lives have been positively impacted by University of The Bahamas (UB) and each other, have contributed towards the establishment of an endowment fund that will make an enduring impact on full-time, undergraduate students of architecture at UB. Their gift will play a pivotal […]