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UVI Mourns the Loss of Former Trustee and Superior Court Judge Audrey Thomas

The University of the Virgin Islands has joined the wider Virgin Islands community in mourning the passing of retired Superior Court Judge Audrey Thomas, a respected figure in the territory's judiciary system and a cherished alumna of UVI. Judge Thomas, revered for her unbiased and compassionate approach to justice, played a pivotal role in the development of the Virgin Islands' judiciary, UVI said. Her connection to UVI was profound, being not only an alumna from the Class of 1973 but also a dedicated former UVI Board Trustee. During her tenure on the UVI Board of Trustees from 2004 to 2009, Judge Thomas was actively involved in several key committees, including the Academic, Research, and Student Affairs Committee, the Governance Committee, and the Planning Committee. She was recognized for her insightful presentations at national conferences on governance matters and contributed significantly to the planning of the 2009 inauguration of UVI President Dr. David Hall. UVI President ...