The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus has recognised dozens of high-achieving students across its four schools for outstanding academic performance during the first semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. According to Antigua.news, honourees were named to both the Honour Roll and the more prestigious Principal's List during a ceremony that drew staff, students, and well-wishers in person and more than 100 participants online.
Campus Registrar Dr. Camille Samuel delivered the ceremony on behalf of Campus Principal Professor Justin Robinson. She told the gathering that the recognition reflects a deliberate institutional focus on student success and targeted intervention.
"This evening's ceremony is about recognising your academic excellence. We know that you have chosen to focus over being engaged by disruption," Samuel said.
She noted that the campus actively monitors individual student progress through its technological platform, reviewing every student profile to support retention and performance.
The awards were structured across two categories. The Honour Roll recognises students who achieved a top-tier grade point average during the semester under review, while the Principal's List honours those who have maintained top-tier grade point averages throughout their entire programme.
Samuel used the occasion to challenge honourees to look beyond individual achievement, situating their success within a broader historical and social context.
"You come from a tradition of celebrating excellence. In higher education, centuries ago, it was well understood that you must name it, record it, and celebrate it," she said.
The Campus Registrar also made clear that the institution's mandate extends beyond technical competence. "It is our intent to produce persons who are committed to community development, who are ethically grounded, and who understand that there's a world that requires their services," Samuel told the audience.
She closed with a pointed charge to graduates about life beyond the classroom. "We will be releasing you into a world that does not reward potential. It rewards execution," she said, urging students to treat the recognition not as a final destination, but as an opportunity to further refine their craft.
