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Professor Maureen Samms-Vaughan is known locally, regionally, and internationally for her seminal research, clinical work, and policy development in the field of child health, child development and behaviour.

She is also recognised as an advocate for the well-being of all children, but particularly so for those at the early childhood level, those with disabilities and those who have been victims of violence.  She works very closely with families of children with autism.  

A powerful story of belonging, identity, and inheritance, What a Mother's Love Don't Teach You brings together a blazing chorus of voices to evoke Jamaica's ghetto, dance halls, the criminal underworld, and corrupt politics, at the beating heart of which is a mother's unshakeable love for her son.

Hon. Barbara Gloudon, OJ,  a verteran broadcaster, journalist and playwright was the former features editior at The Gleaner and hosted Radio Jamaica's talk-show 'Hotline' from the late 1980's until her departure in 2015.  As host of Radio Jamaica's talk show, Hotline, she attracted a huge following with her folksy delivery and wit,coupled with the emphaty she she exuded in her interactions with listeners. 

For decades Barbara Gloudon was the Chair, chief writer and producer for the Little Theatre Movement's, Annual Pantomine. 

President of The UWI Alumni Association (Barbados) Chapter Mr. Dario Welch recently donated five tablet computers to the Cave Hill Campus for loan to current students. The tablets are to assist students in need of appropriate devices to facilitate their studies in the current hybrid learning environment triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation was made in response to a Technology Initiative launched by the Alumni Office of the Student Enrolment and Retention Unit (SERU) to expand the pool of devices available to the Unit for loan to deserving students.

Please click the link below to read the article on how the UWI, Open Campus ‘weathered’ the storms of 2020/2021:-

https://newsday.co.tt/2022/03/21/uwi-open-campus-weathered-2020-2021-sto...

The life and legacy of outstanding alumnus Jerry Medford will long be recognized by The University of the West Indies. His passing is a tremendous loss for the UWI community. Jerry will be missed especially by his fellow Freedom Hall and engineering peers. He always worked to unite and engage fellow alumni from all the UWI campuses when he served as Alumnus representative.

A natural encourager, collaborator, optimist, and Up-the-Stairs Ambassador who fosters empowerment through conversation. Mark believes that true service comes from Servanthood, and is a servant to others which is his main strength.

We’re still celebrating this performance and win—West Indies greatness from our regional University. Congratulations Rovman Powell on your stellar century from your proud UWI family. Best wishes as the tournament continues.

On Wednesday, January 26, Powell scored 107 during the 3rd match of West Indies vs England, England Tour of West Indies 2021/22, T20I. His performance which assisted the West Indies win, places him in history books as the third West Indian batsman (behind Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis) to score a hundred in a T20 International.

Additional outdoor seating for study and reflection is now available to students at The University of the West Indies Cave Hill campus following the handing over of The Pondside Students’ Recreational Space on Monday.

This was made possible by The UWI Alumni Circle, in collaboration with The UWI Office of Business Development and the Office of Alumni Relations/Student Enrolment and Retention Unit.