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 […]
CIO Elgin Smith Leaving To Pursue Another Opportunity
27th August 2020 After eight years of distinguished service to University of The Bahamas as Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), Mr. Elgin Smith is demitting office to pursue another opportunity, effective 1st September 2020. Mr. Smith has provided steady and trusted leadership in the development of the innovative information technology needed to […]
Public Feedback Invited on Gov’t Services Digitization Survey
26thAugust 2020 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – The crippling effects of crises like infectious disease pandemics and severe weather systems have deepened the need for the public sector to adapt and offer more convenient, uninterrupted services. The move towards digitization of customer service processes and procedures is a pivotal part of that transformation. Residents of […]