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 […]
Six UB Students Win Prestigious Canadian Scholarship
13th November 2018 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – Six University of The Bahamas (UB) students have been awarded the coveted Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) scholarship, selected from among more than 90 UB applicants and thousands of candidates across the Caribbean. The ELAP is one of the most sought after awards in the region. […]
G.T.R. Campbell Small Island Sustainability Research Complex Shifting the Paradigm in Research and Sustainability
26th October 2018 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – University of The Bahamas (UB) officially opened its first, state-of-the-art science research facility, the G.T.R. Campbell Small Island Sustainability Research Complex, on Thursday, 25th October, representing a significant move towards sustainability and the fulfilment of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. The multi-million-dollar facility is the […]