Six students who have excelled in their studies will represent their faculties as valedictorians for The UWI St Augustine’s graduating class of 2021.

The valedictorians – who will share messages of perseverance, achievement and UWI pride – will speak at the university’s second held virtual graduation following its inauguration last year. The ceremonies are carded for October 28 to 30 and will be broadcast live via UWItv. 

The class of 2021 valedictorians include Dr Ryley Vernon for the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Rondell Mungal for the Faculty of Humanities and Education, Jensen Samaroo and Weston Maharaj for the Faculty of Social Sciences, Joshua Ramjattan for the Faculty of Science and Technology, and Selena Mohammed for the Faculty of Engineering.

Valedictorians represent the best of The UWI St Augustine’s graduating class. Nominees are selected on academic performance, public speaking skills, and their involvement in extra and co-curricular activities.

When selecting valedictorians, The UWI said it looks for graduates who are creative and critical thinkers, good communicators, versed in technology, strong in their Caribbean identity, and guided by their ethics and values.

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Selena Mohammed, 2021 Valedictorian for The UWI St. Augustine Campus Faculty of Engineering

Rondell Mungal, 2021 Valedictorian for The UWI St. Augustine Faculty of Humanities and Education

Jensen Samaroo, one of two 2021 Valedictorians for The UWI St. Augustine Faculty of Social Sciences

Weston Maharaj, one of two 2021 Valedictorians for The UWI St. Augustine, Faculty of Social Sciences

Joshua Ramjattan, 2021 Valedictorian for The UWI St. Augustine Campus Faculty of Science and Technology

Dr Ryley Vernon, 2021 Valedictorian for The UWI St. Augustine Campus Faculty of Medical Sciences