Hodder Hall at Bishop’s University Cements Dr. Janyne Hodder’s Legacy in Higher Education
17th April 2023 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS —Janyne Hodder’s impact on Bishop’s University was cemented by the naming of a new student residence in her honour on Saturday, 15 April 2023, thus confirming her legacy as a trailblazer in higher education. Janyne Hodder Hall pays homage to Dr. Hodder who was the first woman […]
From Agency to Algorithms, Glinton-Meicholas Sparks Reflection on Society at Blue Flamingo Literary Festival
30th March 2023 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — Esteemed Bahamian poet and scholar Patricia Glinton-Meicholas has offered insights on how literature can help to foster positive societal development, especially in a digital age where content in the virtual space is not always enriching. Glinton-Meicholas delivered the opening lecture for the University of The Bahamas’ Sixth […]
University of The Bahamas Students Engage in Spirited Debate on “Marital Rape”
22nd March 2023 Nassau, The Bahamas — Students of University of The Bahamas (UB) have added their voices to a national debate on “marital rape” and the proposed amendment to the Sexual Offences Act, 1991. UB students debated for and against the “marital rape” exception in the act at an event held at the […]
Tourism Leaders Encourage Students to Consider Careers in Dynamic Industry
13th March 2023 Having a top-notch tourism product is key, but maintaining a robust pipeline for the most competent, passionate and inspired human capital to deliver service excellence makes the industry flourish. That is the message leaders in the sector drove home when they spoke to high-school students who may one day work in […]
New Appointees and Newly Elected Vice-Chair of the University of The Bahamas Board of Trustees
10th March 2023 Two eminently qualified business leaders have been appointed the newest trustees of the University of The Bahamas (UB) Board of Trustees (BOT) which has also selected a new deputy leader of the governance body. Trustee Gadville McDonald has been elected Vice-Chair of the board, headed by Chair Allyson Maynard-Gibson KC. […]
University of The Bahamas Treats U. S. Delegation to Authentic Sustainable Bahamian Breakfast
16th February 2023 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — As the world and small island developing states (SIDS) in particular face global crises, sustainability has become an even more urgent goal. Recently, the American Corner at University of The Bahamas (UB) hosted a delegation of United States and United States Embassy dignitaries at the Oakes Field […]
Conversation with Sir Franklyn Wilson Reveals Sunshine Boys’ Legacy of Economic Empowerment
10th February 2023 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — In 1973, a group of ambitious Bahamian men named the Sunshine Boys united to prove that Bahamians of humble origins could successfully own and manage large businesses. That bold vision ultimately led to a legacy of economic empowerment that is intricately linked with the history of The […]
Appointment of University Editor (Interim)
31st January 2023 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Mrs. Monique McFarlane-Bain as University Editor (Interim) effective 1stJanuary 2023. As the University Editor, Ms. Bain is responsible for ensuring that academic information on the UB website referring to employees, colleges, schools, academic units and programmes is current and accurate; reviewing and […]