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May 18, 2022
University of The Bahamas Preparing for Largest Commencement Class Since Pandemic; Conferral of Honorary Doctorate Degree Planned for A.D. Hanna

The University of The Bahamas (UB) Commencement Ceremony that will be held next week is expected to be one of its largest since the pandemic, with well over 600 graduands who comprise the 2022 Commencement Class having completed their academic matriculation in an era of extraordinary circumstances.

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May 04, 2022
University of The Bahamas Receives Donation from Colina

The University of The Bahamas’ (UB) Grand Bahama campus received copies of Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham’s book “I Say What I Mean and I Mean What I Say: Hubert A. Ingraham In His Own Words”, courtesy of Colina Insurance Limited (Colina).

Elrod Outten, Northern Branch Manager and Ethel Lightbourn, Office Administrator, presented the books to UB representatives.

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April 11, 2022
University of London Names BTVI President Senior Research Fellow

The University of London School of Advanced Studies has named President of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute, Dr. Robert W. Robertson as a Senior Research Fellow.

Senior Research Fellowships (SRFs) are available to distinguished academics with global experience and a publication record commensurate with the rank of professor. SRFs provide senior and established academics an opportu...

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April 08, 2022
FOCUS Programme returns to in-person learning at University of The Bahamas

After a two-year, COVID-19-imposed hiatus, Lyford Cay Foundations’ (LCF) FOCUS Programme officially returned to face-to-face sessions at the University of The Bahamas (UB) Oakes Field Campus.

On Saturday, 19th March, LCF and UB officials celebrated the return of the student enrichment and college readiness programme, marking the continuation of over 25 years of partnership between LCF and UB.

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March 18, 2022
University of The Bahamas Announces Appointment of Dr. Ian Strachan as Executive Vice President

University of The Bahamas today announced the appointment of Dr. Ian Strachan to the position of Executive Vice President (EVP) effective 1st April 2022. Dr. Strachan retains his position as President of the UB-North campus in Grand Bahama.

The position of EVP is vitally important in the University system. It is enshrined in the University of The Bahamas Act as an officer of the institution and...

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March 16, 2022
University of The Bahamas still not up to date with financial statements

UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas is still not up to date with audited financial statements as required by law, something UB's chair Allyson Maynard-Gibson suggested has been an impediment to the institution's fundraising capacity.

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March 16, 2022
Union upset as university picks foreign president

UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas announced yesterday that Dr Erik Rolland, a high-ranking official at the California Polytechnic and State University, has been named the institution's next president after a lengthy search and selection process - prompting discontent from university staff union members.

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March 15, 2022
Board of Trustees Names Dr. Erik Rolland as Next University of The Bahamas President

The Board of Trustees (BOT) of University of The Bahamas (UB) today announced the appointment of Dr. Erik Rolland, an academic with 30 years of experience, as the next president of UB. The appointment takes effect on 1st August 2022 and follows a competitive and rigorous search and assessment process.

Dr. Rolland was one of three shortlisted finalists for the position of President.

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March 08, 2022
University of The Bahamas and University of South Carolina Beaufort Partner to Strengthen Hospitality, Tourism

University of The Bahamas (UB) has forged a new partnership with a leader in hospitality and tourism management that will create new opportunities for experiential learning and raise service excellence and innovation in the sector.

Graduates of UB have been at the forefront of progressive changes in the industry. The newly inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of South Car...

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March 08, 2022
Agreement signed for Kipling Complex by university

UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas-North signed an agreement yesterday to acquire the Kipling Complex for its new campus in downtown Freeport.

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