UCC News & Updates

UCC's Youth Day Ignites Passion for Entrepreneurship

Top Photo: Professor Colin Gyles CD, President of UCC, and Errol Campbell, Quality Support Officer and HOD of the College of Occupational and Applied Studies look at student exhibitions.

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Announces Youth Day Event to Empower Tomorrow’s Leaders

UCC Achieves Full University Status Under University Council and JTEC

Photo 1: Dr. Winston I. Adams, OD, JP Group Executive Chairman and Founder of UCC
Photo 2: Professor Colin Gyles, CD, President of UCC

Kingston, Jamaica – November 7, 2024 – The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) proudly announces its formal recognition as a full teaching university by both the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) and previously the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC). This acknowledgment positions UCC as one of only four universities in Jamaica to be recognized by the UCJ and JTEC, and therefore the Government of Jamaica, GOJ, marking a significant milestone in its short 20-year history and in the development of higher education in Jamaica and globally.

UCC Group Executive Chairman Gets National Award

October 11, 2024 - Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs undoubtedly influenced the life choices of Group Executive Chairman of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), Dr. Winston Adams, ultimately leading him to a career in educational entrepreneurship.

UCC's 8th Annual Research Conference on Tourism Innovation Marks a Significant Academic Milestone

 

Photo 1: A section of the audience at UCC’s 8th Annual Research Conference. Front row (from left) Dr. Winston I. Adams OD JP, Group Executive Chairman; Mrs. Geraldine Adams, Deputy Group Executive Chair, UCC; Professor Colin Gyles CD, President of UCC; Mr. Bancroft Barwise, Chief Financial Officer
Photo 2: Dr. the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica presents Professor Colin Gyles CD, President of UCC with copies of his books at UCC’s 8th Annual Research Conference.