UVI to Confer Over 300 Degrees Earned by 2021 Graduates

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UVI to Confer Over 300 Degrees Earned by 2021 Graduates

On Friday, May 14, the University of the Virgin Islands will confer over 300 degrees earned by graduates in the Class of 2021. An online ceremony will be held at 1 p.m.

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