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UVI’s Dr. Karen Carty named Gulf Coast Athletic Conference AD of Year

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024 Staff

Courtesy of uvi.prestosports.com University of the Virgin Islands first-year director of athletics Dr. Karen Carty was named the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) Athletics Director of the Year as announced by GCAC Commissioner Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes at the league’s year-end business meeting, which was held at Philander Smith University in Little Rock, Ark. on June 17-19. “This is one of my favorite times of the year, where we get to recognize the incredible accomplishments and leadership of our student-athletes and member school leadership,” said Baker Barnes. The AD of…

Dr. Karen M. Carty named first female AD in UVI history

July 31, 2023July 31, 2023 Staff

Courtesy of UVI Athletics Dr. Karen M. Carty has been named the Director of Athletics at the University of the Virgin Islands. Dr. Carty becomes the first female athletics director in UVI’s 61-year history. “I am personally excited to have Dr. Carty join the University and lead our Athletics Department. She brings a wealth of experience and an authentic connection to the Virgin Islands, and the University,” said Dr. David Hall, UVI President. “She is just what we need to expand and improve athletics at UVI. As we join a…