UCC News & Updates

Kacy Hislop, Brithny Hamilton Crowned Mr and Miss UCC 2026 — Waving the Banner of Knowledge and Innovation

Kingston, Jamaica – Monday, January 26, 2026: The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) successfully staged the Mr and Miss UCC 2026 Pageant on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at its main campus located at 17 Worthington Avenue, Kingston 5. The event unfolded as an elegant evening of creativity, intellect, and student excellence under the theme ‘Royal Innovation’.

UCC Announces the Strategic Resumption of Classes at All Regional Campuses

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Tuesday, November 11, 2025: The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) wishes to advise our staff, students, and stakeholders that classes, both online and in person, have recommenced in full effect.

Academic activities were temporarily suspended following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which affected campus operations and the well-being of several members of the university community.

UCC Foundation Ramps Up Relief Drive for Students Affected by Hurricane Melissa

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Monday, November 10, 2025: The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), through its philanthropic arm, the UCC Foundation (UCCF), has coordinated post-hurricane relief efforts with the delivery of care packages to regional campuses. With the successful delivery on Friday, November 7 to its Mandeville campus, UCCF has made significant contributions to the lives of members of the university community residing in the parishes that were adversely affected by Hurricane Melissa.

The UCC Foundation Launches Post-Hurricane Relief Mission for Regional Campuses

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the UCC Foundation (UCCF) delivered hurricane relief packages to its regional campus in Montego Bay, St. James. Following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, a significant number of students and staff reported limited access to basic necessities, prompting immediate action by the University’s Foundation. Items such as bottled water, non-perishable food, sanitary products, and toiletries were provided for distribution by the Campus Manager. The relief drive will continue to other regional campuses of UCC through a phased approach. Photographed here are (from left): Professor Colin Gyles CD PhD, President of the UCC; Shelly-Ann Sital, Foundation Administrator at the UCC Foundation; and Ingrid Foote, Campus Manager at the UCC Montego Bay Campus.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Thursday, November 6, 2025: The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), through its philanthropic arm, the UCC Foundation (UCCF), commenced its post-hurricane relief efforts with the delivery of relief packages to its Montego Bay campus in St. James, on Tuesday, November 4.

UCC Chancellor Professor John MacIntyre Urges Educators to Embrace AI in Education at 9th Annual Research Conference

Kingston, Jamaica – Thursday, September 25, 2025 - The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) opened its 9th Annual Research Conference at its main campus in Kingston on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, with a compelling keynote address from the university Chancellor Professor John MacIntyre. Held under the theme ‘Living and Working with Artificial Intelligence’, Professor MacIntyre called on educators and institutions to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative tool in teaching, learning, and research. The Chancellor, in his presentation, urged the academic community to shift from a mindset of policing AI to one of purposeful integration, equipping students with the skills to use the technology effectively in the real world.