Sixty-two (62) students from Dominica (50 females and 12 males) were recognized during the Virtual Graduation Ceremony of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus on Saturday, 15 October, 2022.
Fifty-six (56) students graduated with undergraduate degrees, and 63% of that group received First Class Honours. Of the six students who graduated with their Masters degrees, four received Distinctions.
Dominican, Mr. Yehudi John, who graduated with a BSc Management Studies was the UWI Open Campus Valedictorian.
In addition, Dominican Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry was one of two distinguished UWI alums who were awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws. Dr. Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University (WMU), was recognized for her contribution to International Law. The other recipient of the Honorary Degree was Sir Hugh Rawlins of St. Kitts & Nevis, who was recognized for his contribution to Law and the Judiciary.