University of The Bahamas UBFIT 5K/10K Race Exceeds Participation Goal
11th April 2021 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — More than 350 persons participated in the University of The Bahamas (UB) Virtual UBFIT Fun Run Walk Bike Skate Push 5K/10K race that happened over the weekend in a tangible display of support for wellness and the University. In its fourth year, but the first in a virtual […]
UB Mingoes Multi-Event Specialist Kendrick Thompson Breaks National Record at Easter Classic
April 5, 2021 NASSAU– UB Mingoes multi-event specialist Kendrick Thompson shattered the national record in the open men’s decathlon at the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAAs) Easter Classic over the weekend at The Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. Thompson amassed 7,644 points to eclipse the national record previously set by Ken Mullings […]
C. W. Sawyer Primary School Temporarily Relocating to University of The Bahamas
11th March 2021 JOINT STATEMENT C. W. Sawyer Primary School Temporarily Relocating to University of The Bahamas The Ministry of Education (MOE) and University of The Bahamas (UB) have forged a pivotal partnership which will facilitate the resumption of face-to-face classes for students of the C. W. Sawyer Primary School, affording them the […]
Dr. Ian Strachan Appointed Campus President of University of The Bahamas-North
11th March 2021 University of The Bahamas announces the appointment of Dr. Ian Strachan as the first Campus President of University of The Bahamas-North (UB-North) in Grand Bahama. In this role, Dr. Strachan will provide leadership and successful implementation of all aspects of strategic planning; and the strategic objectives governing UB–North. He will […]
Vernice Williams Confirmed as VP and Chief Information Officer
10th March 2021 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the confirmation of Mrs. Vernice Williams as Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) effective 1st March 2021. Mrs. Williams had been serving as Acting VP and CIO since September 2020. She will continue to provide the vision, planning, strategic direction, technical leadership and management […]
UB Executive Vice President Awarded Prestigious Global Engineering Award
9th March 2021 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — University of Colorado Boulder’s Mortenson Center in Global Engineering has awarded University of The Bahamas (UB) Executive Vice President Professor Sarim Al-Zubaidy, PhD, the 2021 Global Engineering Humanitarian Award, in recognition of his contributions to ensuring access to basic services such as water, sanitation, energy, shelter and […]
Board of Trustees Launches Leadership Profile for the Next President of University of The Bahamas
25th February 2021 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – The Board of Trustees (BOT) of University of The Bahamas (UB) has launched the recruitment phase of the search for a new president by releasing a leadership profile for the position entitled, “The Presidential Opportunity at University of The Bahamas”. The BOT-appointed Presidential Search Committee (PSC) is […]
Appointment of Acting Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
25th January 2021 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Associate Professor Mrs. Lottis Shearer-Knowles as the Acting Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, effective 4th January 2021. A veteran member of faculty, Mrs. Shearer-Knowles is the former Director of the Honours Programme and Interim Dean of Liberal and Fine Arts. […]