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UWI FSS Alumni Chapter Launches with Celebration of Purpose, People and Shared Journeys

For Release Upon Receipt - May 26, 2025

St. Augustine


St. Augustine, May 26th 2025- In a stirring evening that blended inspiration, nostalgia and renewed purpose, The University of the West Indies (The UWI), St. Augustine Campus officially launched the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) Alumni Chapter on May 3rd 2025. The event, held at the UWI Social Sciences Lounge, was headlined by a moving segment titled “UWI Stories”, featuring deeply personal reflections from three accomplished FSS alumni:

 ·         Nigel Edwards, Executive Director of the Unit Trust Corporation

 

·         Ramon Gregorio, Managing Director of Lucent Research and President of the Greater Tunapuna Chamber of Industry and Commerce

 

·        Dr. Gloria Edwards-Joseph, Human Resource Management Consultant

 

Each speaker took the audience on a journey through their formative years at UWI, offering heartfelt accounts of how the Faculty of Social Sciences helped shape their careers and character. Their testimonies underscored the profound and far-reaching impact of The UWI experience and the FSS Alumni Community, a legacy of leadership, resilience and service.

 Dr. Acolla Lewis-Cameron, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) stated, “This chapter gives us the opportunity to develop meaningful connections with our alumni and to build a community of lifelong learners who are committed to the Faculty’s vision of being socially engaged and solutions oriented.”

 Beyond the festivities, this launch marks the beginning of a renewed effort to foster stronger ties among alumni, support the development of current students, and enhance the visibility of the Faculty of Social Sciences through community and professional engagement.

 The STA FSS Alumni Chapter invites all graduates of the faculty to get involved and be a part of building a dynamic, supportive alumni network. For more information on how to get involved, reach out to the UWI FSS Alumni Chapter https://sta.uwi.edu/fss/alumni/ .

 The event also included interactive games, refreshments and live entertainment, creating a festive and welcoming atmosphere for alumni to reconnect and network. Several giveaways, including hampers from sponsors, Coca Cola and A.S. Bryden, added to the celebratory spirit of the evening.

 

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About The University of the West Indies

 The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is the Caribbean’s premier higher education institution and one of only two regional universities in the world. With five campuses across the English-speaking Caribbean and global centres in partnership with universities in North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa and Europe, The UWI continues to be a beacon of academic excellence, research innovation and societal impact. Consistently ranked among the world’s best by Times Higher Education (THE), The UWI is a global leader in addressing critical challenges, including climate change, sustainability and development.

 As The UWI St. Augustine Campus celebrates its 65th anniversary in 2025 under the theme Beyond 65: From the Caribbean, For the World, it pays tribute to its Caribbean roots while highlighting its contributions to solving global challenges. This milestone underscores the campus's significant role in producing ground-breaking research and fostering talent that transcends regional boundaries to shape a better world. The UWI St. Augustine’s researchers, academics and graduates continue to make an international impact, exemplifying the university’s mission to serve the region while influencing the world.

  Learn more at www.uwi.edu 

 

 

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