UCC News & Updates

UCC rebrands, now University of the Commonwealth Caribbean

February 12, 2017

The University College of the Caribbean (UCC) Board of Directors has announced that the institution is rebranding and changing its name to the “University of the Commonwealth Caribbean”, to reflect its new institutional profile and positioning.

Japanese Professor, Kiyoshi Haida visits UCC

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Kingston, Jamaica - Staff and leadership of the University College of the Caribbean (UCC) yesterday, February 6, welcomed Professor Kiyoshi Haida to its Worthington Campus in Kingston.

Education Minister Welcomes New Law School

January 30, 2017

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has welcomed a joint venture partnership to establish a new law school in the Caribbean.

The move, which involves collaboration among the Government of Guyana, the University College of the Caribbean (UCC), and the Law College of the Americas (LCA), will facilitate access to enhanced legal education for a wider cross section of qualified persons.

UCC Gets International Accreditation Status

January 15, 2017

The University College of the Caribbean (UCC) has received international institutional accreditation status from the United Kingdom-based Accreditation Service for International Colleges & Universities (ASIC).

UCC seeks franchising VP ahead of IPO

December 23, 2016

While the company says it is not yet ready to share the specifics of its plans, the University College of the Caribbean (UCC) has gone ahead to advertise for a vice president in charge of franchising who will also oversee mergers and acquisitions.

On Monday, an unnamed spokesperson told the Jamaica Observer that more details will be available in January.

However, press adverts indicate that it is seeking a VP for International Franchise, Mergers and Acquisitions.