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UWI Cave Hill Graduates 1,277 as Speakers Urge Leadership and Adaptation

UWI Cave Hill awarded degrees to 1,277 Class of 2026 graduates on October 17, alongside honorary recognitions and calls for leadership, lifelong learning and human-centred technology.

Photo via CBC Barbados · from UWI valedictorian challenges graduates to become world leaders

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Updated Oct 19, 2026

UWI Cave Hill awarded degrees to 1,277 students at its Class of 2026 graduation ceremony on October 17.
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Carina Blache urged graduates to provide leadership and practical solutions for Caribbean and global challenges.
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Chancellor Dr Dodridge Miller said graduates must adapt to technological change while keeping humanity and Caribbean values central.
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Doug E. Fresh and Reverend Dr Lucille Baird received honorary Doctor of Letters recognitions.
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Oct 18, 2026

UWI Chancellor urges graduates to keep humanity at heart of AI

University of the West Indies Chancellor Dr. Dodridge Miller is urging the graduating class of 2026 to keep humanity central as artificial intelligence transforms the world. He said Caribbean people must help shape technology so the region’s voices, culture and values are not left behind.

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Graduates urged to adapt as AI advances

UWI Chancellor Dr Dodridge Miller told Cave Hill graduates they must keep learning and adapt as AI, robotics and biotechnology reshape jobs, urging them to protect the human qualities machines cannot replace. The campus awarded degrees to 1,277 students and honoured Doug E. Fresh and Reverend Dr Lucille Baird for their contributions to culture, health, ministry and community service.

Oct 17, 2026

UWI Cave Hill celebrates 1,277 graduates

The University of the West Indies graduated 1,277 students at its Cave Hill ceremony, where hip-hop pioneer Doug E. Fresh received an honorary Doctor of Letters and performed for the audience. Valedictorian Carina Blache urged graduates to use their education well, reflecting on the resilience needed to overcome academic and personal challenges.

Oct 17, 2026

UWI valedictorian challenges graduates to become world leaders

Valedictorian Carina Blache urged University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Class of 2026 graduates to step up as leaders and help address the world’s growing challenges. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, she said their education should be used to work with stakeholders on practical solutions and help build a stronger Caribbean.

UWI Cave Hill Graduates 1,277 as Speakers Urge Leadership and Adaptation

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