UCC News & Updates

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Launches First Doctoral Degrees with Ministry of Labour and Social Security Endorsement

Photo 1: From Left: Dr. Audley Darmand, VP, Information & Communication Technology and Operations, UCC; Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., MP, JP., Minister of Labour and Social Security and Professor Gyles, CD, President of UCC at the recent launch of the UCC Doctoral Programmes.

Kingston, Jamaica, June 2, 2025 — The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) has officially launched its highly anticipated Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Doctor of Professional Practice (DPP) programmes, solidifying its role as Jamaica’s premier innovation-driven university and strengthening its contribution to national and regional development.

UCC Re-Awarded ASIC Premier International Institutional Accreditation Status for 2025–2029

Photo 1: Professor Colin Gyles, CD, President, University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC)
Photo 2: Professor Bernadette Warner, PhD., Deputy President at University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC)

Kingston, Jamaica, May 16, 2025 – The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) proudly announces that it has once again been awarded Premier Institutional Accreditation Status by the United Kingdom-based Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC), following a successful re-accreditation process. This renewed recognition, effective from January 5, 2025, through January 4, 2029, marks the university’s fourth consecutive term receiving ASIC’s highest commendation, a distinction UCC has maintained since 2017.

UCC/SPECTRUM Group Wins 2025 AIM Future Cities Award in the UAE for Smart Infrastructure with Proposed Groundbreaking Project Initiative

Photo: Dr. Winston I. Adams, OD, JP, Founder & Group Executive Chairman of the UCC/SPECTRUM Groups (second from left), proudly poses with the prestigious AIM Future Cities Award for the proposed EcoVista (Smart City) Jamaica. Dr. Adams is joined by members of the UCC/SPECTRUM delegation and potential international investors, including Mrs. Geraldine Adams, Deputy Group Executive Chair; their daughters, Dr. Trishany Adams and Ms. Shannon Adams; Mrs. Mlela Matandara-Clarke, Chief Architect; and Ms. Felicia Persaud, CEO & Consultant, Invest CARIBBEAN, USA.

 UCC Roadshow Concludes with Resounding Success: Plans for Expansion into Morant Bay Set to Enrich Jamaica's Educational Landscape

Photo 1: Donna Hunter, Recruitment Supervisor, UCC on air with Ron Muschette from EDGE FM at the May Pen leg of the UCC Roadshow.
Photo 2: UCC Recruiters, Gje-Anneika Williams and David Smith at the Mandeville leg of the UCC Roadshow.

Kingston, Jamaica, April 3, 2025 — The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) has successfully concluded its 2025 Roadshow, ending on a high note at the Half Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston on March 28. This year's roadshow, themed ‘Roadmap to Your Future’, traversed the island, making impactful stops in Port Antonio, Morant Bay, May Pen, Mandeville, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Kingston.

New UCC Chancellor Prof. John MacIntyre Sharing Expertise in AI

Kingston, Jamaica, April 3, 2025 — The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) begins a new era of dynamic leadership with Professor John MacIntyre as its new Chancellor. Known for his pioneering contributions to artificial intelligence and innovation, Prof. MacIntyre is set to launch initiatives that will enhance educational practices, support Jamaican students, and energize the local workforce.