University of the Virgin Islands
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| Motto | Historically American. Uniquely Caribbean. Globally Interactive. |
| Established | 1962 |
| Type | Public |
| President | LaVerne Ragster, Ph.D. |
| Faculty | 103 |
| Staff | 600 |
| Location | Saint Croix & St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands |
| Nickname | Buccaneers/Lady Bucs |
| Website | www.uvi.edu |
The University of the Virgin Islands (or UVI) is a university located in the United States Virgin Islands. It has two campuses, one on St. Croix and another on St. Thomas.
UVI was founded as the College of the Virgin Islands on March 16, 1962. In 1986, it officially became one of the 117 U.S. historically black colleges and universities. The institution also changed its name in 1986 to the University of the Virgin Islands to reflect the growth and diversification of its academic curriculum, research programs, and regional community services. Its liberal arts curriculum is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
UVI offers 30 undergraduate degree programs, three masters degree programs, and two unaccredited professional degree programs in business and education. The university is still not very diverse as 94% of the student body are Virgin Islands residents.
[edit] College Hill
The fourth season (2006) of College Hill takes place at UVI. Filming will begin at the start of the 2006-2007 college season.
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