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 […]