UCC News & Updates

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) Honours Four with Honorary Doctorates

Kingston, Jamaica, July 29, 2024 - The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) on Sunday conferred three outstanding Jamaicans – Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett; executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International, ATL Group and Island Routes, Adams Stewart; and health-care pioneer, Dr Patricia V Smith; as well as Virgin Atlantic chairman, Sir Richard Branson, with honorary doctoral degrees at its 2024 commencement ceremony held at the National Arena in St Andrew.

The UCC said each honouree represents the spirit of rising to new beginnings and making impactful contributions in their fields, inspiring its graduands to do the same.

At the ceremony Professor Colin Gyles was installed as the university’s fourth president.

Sir Richard Branson to Receive Honorary Doctorate from the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC)

 …Largest Commencement Ceremony Slated For July 28, 2024 with Approximately 1000 Graduands for the First Time

Kingston, Jamaica, July 17, 2024 – Sir Richard Branson, UK Billionaire who owes his fortune to a conglomerate of businesses with the ‘Virgin’ brand name, including Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Galactic will join 3 outstanding Jamaicans who are slated to receive honorary doctoral degrees from the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) at its Commencement Ceremony. The prestigious event slated for Sunday July 28, 2024, at the National Arena in Kingston at 10:30 a.m. will honour Honourable Edmund Bartlett, CD, MP - Honorary Doctorate in Hospitality and Tourism Management Award; Mr. Adam Stewart, CD, Hon. LLD, - Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration Award; Dr. Patricia V. Smith - Honorary Doctorate in Behavioral Sciences Award; and now, Sir Richard Branson - Honorary Doctorate in Business & Entrepreneurship.

(New York, NY – July 11, 2024):  Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) and the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) recently entered into a shared interest agreement. The signing occurred during the 10^th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica, amid ongoing talks between the Consulate General of Jamaica in New York and BMCC regarding leveraging their resources to work together locally and abroad for the betterment, and in the interest of both communities.

UCC Names His Excellency Dawood Al Shezawi of the UAE as Pro-Chancellor/Chief International Ambassador

Kingston, Jamaica, July 11, 2024 – Kingston, Jamaica - President of the Strategic Holdings Group, a Dubai based conglomeration of companies which includes, Strategic International, Strategic Infinity, Systematic & Strategic Higher Education, and AIM Global Foundation & Congress, in the United Arab Emirates, UAE, His Excellency Dawood Al Shezawi has been named Pro-Chancellor & Chief International Ambassador of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean.