UB Brings Tourism Leaders and Future Professionals Together to Strengthen Industry’s Future
20th October 2026 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – As The Bahamas’ cruise tourism industry expands and adapts to emerging technologies, sustainability demands and changing traveller expectations, University of The Bahamas (UB) is strengthening the connections between education and industry to prepare aspiring professionals to lead the sector’s future. Director General of Tourism Jackson Weech said the global […]
New Executive Committee for Academic Senate, 2026-2028
14th October 2026 The Academic Senate has elected its executive leadership for the 2026 – 2028 term, whose experience spans decades of academic leadership, student success, research, institutional development and service to the University. Dr. Dion D. D. Hepburn, M.A.R., CHSP, AALAS, has been elected Chair of the Senate. An Associate Professor of Chemistry, Dr. […]
University of The Bahamas and Middle Tennessee State University Choirs Collaborate in Cultural Residency
8th October 2026 Music became a meeting place for the University of The Bahamas (UB) Concert Choir and Middle Tennessee State University’s (MTSU’s) Schola Cantorum as the two ensembles came together for a special musical presentation at MTSU’s Hinton Hall on Friday, 18th September. It was the first time that the voices and talents of […]
Appointment of Acting Director, University Athletics
8th September 2026 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Mr. Sean Bastian as Acting Director, University Athletics, effective immediately. As Acting Director, Bastian will provide strategic and operational leadership for the University’s varsity sports programme, with responsibility for strengthening athletic operations, compliance, strategic planning, budgeting, facilities, events and the development of coaches […]
Appointment of Chief of Staff
7th September 2026 University of The Bahamas announces the appointment of Dr. Richine Bethell as Chief of Staff in the Office of the President, effective immediately. In this capacity, Dr. Bethell will serve as a strategic advisor and key partner to the President, supporting the coordination and execution of institutional priorities across the University. She […]
Appointment of Special Assistant to the President
7th September 2026 University of The Bahamas announces that Associate Professor Dr. Veronica Ferguson, who currently serves as Dean of Faculty, UB North, has been appointed to the additional role of Special Assistant to the President for a one-year period, effective immediately. In this capacity, Dr. Ferguson will lead two important initiatives supporting the University’s […]
Appointment of Acting Vice President Enrolment Management and Athletics
7th September 2026 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Mrs. Kimberley Rolle as Acting Vice-President for Enrolment Management and Athletics, effective immediately, for a one-year period. In this capacity, Rolle will build on work already underway across areas that are central to student success and the student experience as UB pursues accreditation, […]
Appointment of Acting Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
7th September 2026 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Dr. Marcella Elliott-Ferguson as Acting Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs, effective immediately, for a one-year period. A UB alumna, Dr. Elliott-Ferguson succeeds Dr. Maria Woodside-Oriakhi, who has led efforts to strengthen Academic Affairs, its structures, processes, and overall effectiveness. The University extends […]