[1]: 310  The institution also changed its name in 1986 to the University of the Virgin Islands to reflect the growth and diversification of its academic curriculum, research programs, and regional community services.

[5]: 319  On August 18, 2010, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit decided that the university's regulations prohibiting signs and conduct that could cause emotional distress were unconstitutional.

[6] On January 5, 2021, Governor Albert Bryan signed into law Act 8404, which honors former UVI President Orville Edward Kean for his contributions to the University of the Virgin Islands and renamed the St. Thomas campus after him.

The Sports and Fitness Center can seat up to 3,500 people and annually hosts the Paradise Jam tournament for mainland NCAA basketball teams.

St. Croix has large fields in front, and they are usually acceptable for athletic use, but they tend to flood during heavy rain.

[14] Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix has two residence halls, which together are known as the Delta M. Jackson Dorsch Complex.

UVI President, David Hall, made it a priority to provide easier access to students living in St.

[16] After speaking with residents of St. John, Dr. Hall (President) discovered many obstacles hindering student education, including lack of access to a library and study spaces.

UVI chief information officer, Tina Koopmans, and library and IT staff developed a plan and located the resource center in an old gymnasium in St. John's MarketPlace.

Additionally, students can attend class via video conferencing technology so that they do not need to travel off the island as frequently.

[17] Currently, the STJAC is undergoing a relocation from the MarketPlace to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources in Cruz Bay.

The mission of the ECS programs is to increase research training and promote excellence for science, technology, engineering, mathematics and psychology students at the University of the Virgin Islands.

The stated mission of the journal is to "publish quality writing by established and emerging writers that reflects the culture of the Caribbean; promote and foster a strong literary tradition; serve as an institute for the development of emerging writers throughout the Caribbean".

[19] Subsequent editors have included Marvin Williams, Opal Palmer Adisa, and Tregenza Roach.

The University is next to John Brewers Bay, which hosts a variety of marine life and is studied by both undergrad and masters students.

Students who attend UVI are also able to participate in the NSE program as long as they have completed their freshman year.

[23]: 1135 In 2018, the UVI started offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs online in science, arts & business administration.

[24] The university offers counselling and career services including interpersonal, personal, social and cognitive development education.

UVI's Student Government Association is active on both campuses, particularly the St. Croix campus where (as of the school year 2012–2013) Kevin Dixon serves as president, Estica Caesar, Vice President, Jacqueline Romer, Treasurer, and Amiquah Freeman is secretary.