Felesia Felix, reporter/photographer (STX, September 20, 2023) Wednesday morning The UVI Medical Simulation Center on the Albert A. Sheen Campus gave a medical emergency demonstration performing CPR and the proper use of an AED.
HISPANIC HERITIAGE CELEBRATION
Felisha Felix, reporter/photographer (STX, September 20, 2023).UVI showed out to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with “Passion and Pride” with the theme positive logo: “Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America.” UVI Buccaneers were honored with a Happy Hour Social Wednesday morning at the Albert A. Sheen Campus. Vendors such as Love Croix Helados brought amaretto …
SPEAKOUT: “What advice would you give someone going into their first year of College”
by Angelique Lettsome-Samuel, contributing writer (STT, September 18, 2023) “The most important advice I would offer to a student who would like to attend UVI is- enjoy the luxury of being a part of a small and loving community. Although UVI is smaller than most HBCU’s, this HBCU is unique because they’re big on support. …
UVI_Association of Black Journalists Attend NABJ conference in Alabama
(STX, September 15, 2023.) Through rain and sleet, and in this instance, sweltering heat, journalists will pursue the truth. Two UVI students, proved this theory correct when they attended the annual conference of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) in Birmingham, Alabama, August 3-6th. Michael Bell and Jackeima Flemming traveled more than 3415 miles …
UVIABJ Prioritizes Recruiting Initiative for Fall 2023
(STX, August 13, 2023, staff) UVIABJ began its 2023-2024 recruiting initiative with the help of the Student Activities event CLUB/ORG outside campaign in August on AAS campus. The weather was gorgeous. The atmosphere was friendly. And the students were eager and willing to begin this school year off with flair. Remember to support our young …
SPEAKOUT: What is the most important advice you would offer a student who wants to attend UVI?
by Kyra Edwards and Jadah Javis, Felisha Felix contributing writers (STT/STX, September 17, 2023)
SPEAKOUT: Most interesting/fun activity during the first two weeks at UVI in fall 2023?
by Sarah Larsen, Jahmoi Benjamin, Felisha Felix, contributing writers .
The Comm Unit at UVI is on The White House Guest List
(STX, May 5, 2023). A special invitation from the Biden-Harris administration was extended to The University of the Virgin Islands Association of Black Journalists (UVIABJ), and President Michael Bell readily accepted on behalf of the group. With only a 72-hour notice, the graduating senior met a unique challenge to fly to the White House in …
Here’s How the Red Cross is Contributing to Emergency Preparedness and Response in the USVI
By Kyra Edwards (STX-February 27, 2023) As natural disasters and other crises continue to pose significant challenges in the US Virgin Islands, organizations like the American Red Cross of the US Virgin Islands have become essential in emergency preparedness and response efforts. With its growing network of volunteers and extensive experience in disaster relief, the …
The Backlash Against Angel Reese and the Need for Inclusive Athletic Environments
by Michael Bell, UVI Voice 2.0 reporter (STT, April 6, 2023) The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament is arguably the most anticipated college event, and the ‘softer’ gender garnered the spotlight this year. According to ESPN, the LSU-Iowa game watched by 9.0 million people was the most-viewed NCAA women’s basketball game on record. Traditionally, fans tune …