UCC News & Updates

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Announces Youth Day Event to Empower Tomorrow’s Leaders

UCC Achieves Full University Status Under University Council and JTEC

Photo 1: Dr. Winston I. Adams, OD, JP Group Executive Chairman and Founder of UCC
Photo 2: Professor Colin Gyles, CD, President of UCC

Kingston, Jamaica – November 7, 2024 – The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) proudly announces its formal recognition as a full teaching university by both the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) and previously the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC). This acknowledgment positions UCC as one of only four universities in Jamaica to be recognized by the UCJ and JTEC, and therefore the Government of Jamaica, GOJ, marking a significant milestone in its short 20-year history and in the development of higher education in Jamaica and globally.

UCC Group Executive Chairman Gets National Award

October 11, 2024 - Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs undoubtedly influenced the life choices of Group Executive Chairman of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), Dr. Winston Adams, ultimately leading him to a career in educational entrepreneurship.

UCC's 8th Annual Research Conference on Tourism Innovation Marks a Significant Academic Milestone

 

Photo 1: A section of the audience at UCC’s 8th Annual Research Conference. Front row (from left) Dr. Winston I. Adams OD JP, Group Executive Chairman; Mrs. Geraldine Adams, Deputy Group Executive Chair, UCC; Professor Colin Gyles CD, President of UCC; Mr. Bancroft Barwise, Chief Financial Officer
Photo 2: Dr. the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica presents Professor Colin Gyles CD, President of UCC with copies of his books at UCC’s 8th Annual Research Conference.