2023 Graduation Ceremonies
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THE UWI AT 75: ROOTED. READY. RISING.
This year’s ceremonies are carded for October 7 to November 11, and 2023 mark a double celebration—witnessing yet another graduating class advance to make an impact in our Caribbean society, and the achievement of our 75th anniversary themed, ROOTED.READY.RISING.
As we commemorate this jubilee milestone, we reflect on our foundation—rooted in the Caribbean; we stand ready to confront present and future challenges and opportunities, rising as a beacon of empowerment to our communities through the delivery of world class education services.
FIVE ISLANDS CAMPUS, ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
Saturday, October 07
4:00 PM (Eastern Caribbean/AST) | 3:00 PM (Jamaica) | 2:00 PM (Belize)
Honorary Graduand
Sir Leroy ‘King Short Shirt’ Emanuel
Valedictorian
Ms. Kendra Thomas – Bachelor of Education (First Class Honours)
CAVE HILL CAMPUS, BARBADOS
Saturday, October 21
10:00 AM (Eastern Caribbean/AST) | 9:00 AM (Jamaica) | 8:00 AM (Belize)
Faculties of Culture, Creative and Performing Arts; Humanities & Education; Law; Medical Sciences; Science & Technology and Sport.
5:00 PM Eastern Caribbean/AST | 4:00 PM Jamaica | 3:00 PM Belize
Faculty of Social Sciences
Honorary Graduand
- Ian Hickling
- Alison Hinds
- Trisha Tannis
AUGUSTINE CAMPUS, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Thursday, October 26
10:00 AM Eastern Caribbean/AST | 9:00 AM Jamaica | 8:00 AM Belize
Faculties of Science and Technology & Food and Agriculture
4:00 PM Eastern Caribbean/AST | 3:00 PM Jamaica | 2:00 PM Belize
Faculties of Engineering & Law
Friday, October 27
10:00 AM Eastern Caribbean/AST | 9:00 AM Jamaica | 8:00 AM Belize
Faculty of SOCIAL SCIENCES (A-L Undergraduate graduands only and ALJGSB graduands only)
4:00 PM Eastern Caribbean/AST | 3:00 PM Jamaica | 2:00 PM Belize
Faculties of Social Sciences (M-Z Undergraduate graduands only and Postgraduate graduands)
Saturday, October 28
10:00 AM Eastern Caribbean/AST | 9:00 AM Jamaica | 8:00 AM Belize
Faculties of Humanities and Education & Sport
4:00 PM Eastern Caribbean/AST | 3:00 PM Jamaica | 2:00 PM Belize
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Honorary Graduands
- Baroness Floella Benjamin, OM, DBE, DL
- Heather Headley
- Lawrence Scott
MONA CAMPUS, JAMAICA
Friday, November 3
11:00 AM Eastern Caribbean/AST | 10:00 AM Jamaica | 9:00 AM Belize
Faculties of Law and Social Sciences (NON-MSBM)
Valedictorian
Aundrene Cameron – Faculty of Law
Honorary Graduand
Her Excellency Ambassador Audrey Marks and – Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD)
The late Honourable Lascelles Chin – Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) (posthumous)
5:30 PM Eastern Caribbean/AST | 4:30 PM Jamaica | 3:30 PM Belize
Faculties of Humanities & Education and Science Technology
Valedictorian
Jamar Grant – Faculty of Humanities and Education
Honorary Graduand
Ms. Rachel Manley – Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
Saturday, November 4
11:00 AM Eastern Caribbean/AST | 10:00 AM Jamaica | 9:00 AM Belize
Faculties of Medical Sciences and Sport
Valedictorian
Sadieka Smith – Faculty of Medical Sciences
Honorary Graduand
Professor Dale Abel – Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (DSc)
5:30 PM Eastern Caribbean/AST | 4:30 PM Jamaica | 3:30 PM Belize
Faculties of Engineering, Institute of Gender & Development Studies and Social Sciences (MSBM ONLY)
Valedictorian
Charm Evans – Faculty of Social Sciences (MSBM)
Honorary Graduand
Hugh Beres Hammond OJ – Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
UWI GLOBAL CAMPUS (FORMERLY OPEN CAMPUS)
Saturday, November 11
6:00 PM Eastern Caribbean/AST | 5:00 PM Jamaica | 4:00 PM Belize
Honorary Graduand
- Monsignor Hon. Dr Patrick ‘Paba’ Anthony, SLC
- The Right Honourable Dame Janet Gwennett Bostwick, CB, DBE
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