UWI’s Medical Alumni Association has raised US$1.5 million for scholarships and bursaries.

The University says this goal was achieved through a combination of cash and firm pledges.

It says after partnering with the University’s Institutional Advancement Division in September 2021, the newly established Alumni set its sights on establishing an endowment.

There were a few significant donations from alumni such as Dr. Farley Gleghorn (Class of 1983) and Dr. Doyle Slifer (Class of 1968).

To date, there have been 179 donations, with all but three coming from alumni, and a single contribution from a corporate entity.

The interest earned from the Endowment will primarily provide scholarships and bursaries to medical students and support Faculties of Medical Sciences.