University of the Virgin Islands

University of the Virgin Islands
University of the Virgin Islands seal
Former names
College of the Virgin Islands (1962–1986)
MottoHistorically American. Uniquely Caribbean. Globally Interactive.
TypePublic historically black land-grant university
EstablishedMarch 16, 1962; 62 years ago (March 16, 1962)[1]: 310 
Endowment$66.9 million (2020)[2]
PresidentSafiya George
ProvostCamille McKayle
Academic staff
107
Administrative staff
450
Students2,138[3]
Location
St. Croix
17°43′03″N 64°47′51″W / 17.7176°N 64.7975°W / 17.7176; -64.7975
St. Thomas
18°20′37″N 64°58′21″W / 18.3435°N 64.9725°W / 18.3435; -64.9725
St. John 
18°19′40″N 64°47′35″W / 18.3276696°N 64.7930529°W / 18.3276696; -64.7930529
ColorsReflex Blue & White
   [4]: 3 
NicknameBuccaneers and Lady Buccaneers
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – HBCUAC
Websiteuvi.edu

The University of the Virgin Islands (or UVI) is a public historically black land-grant university in the United States Virgin Islands.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Historically Black Colleges and Universities by Alphonso W. Knight Sr. was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  3. ^ "University of the Virgin Islands". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  4. ^ Brand Identity Style Guide (PDF). University of the Virgin Islands. Dec 14, 2014.