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The University of Belize is an English-speaking multi-location institution of higher education, and the national university of the Central American country of Belize. Campus locations are found in Belmopan, Belize City, Punta Gorda, as well as several field centers elsewhere in Belize. The University of Belize offers certificates, associate degrees, bachelor degrees, and some graduate programs. The main campuses are in Belmopan (currently undergoing expansion) and Belize City. The current president of the University of Belize is Dr. Corinth Morter-Lewis.

The university's colors are purple and gold; its mascot is the "Black Jaguar" and its motto "Education Empowers a Nation".

Contents 1 2006 Statistics 2 Administration 3 Divisions of study 4 Student Government and Activities 5 Amalgamation 5.1 Previous attempts at national universities 6 References 7 External links

• Student body: 2700
• Programs offered: 34
• Faculty and Staff: 300

International programs with 45 other institutions, Housing: Students can live both on and off campus.

• President: Dr. Corinth Morter-Lewis
• Chairman of the Board of Trustees: Mr. Luis Zabaneh
• Provost: vacant
• Human Resources: Ms. Yura Monsanto
• Student Affairs: Mrs. Jean Perriott
• Student Services: Ms. Sharon Palacio
• Development: Dr. Geraldo Flowers
• Registrar: Dr. Roy Young
• Director of Recreation and Sport: Mr. Kirk Smith
• Faculty Deans: Dr. Vilma Joseph (Education and Arts), Mr. Fatai Akinkuolie (Management and Social Sciences), Mrs. Lydia Harris-Thurton (Nursing and Allied Health), Dr. Aaron Lewis (Science and Technology)

The University is composed of the following faculties: Education and Arts, Management & Social Sciences, Science and Technology, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Nursing and Allied Health.

Other facilities include a language institute and marine research center. Students are able to get hands-on experience in the field in biology, zoology, marine biology, anthropology and archeology (among others) at the university's field stations.

The University maintains an Association of Student Governments responsible for maintaining the well-being of students at the University. The Associations run sports tournaments, debates, symposiums, special events and community service at their respective campuses.

In sports, the University has fielded teams in local sports tournaments. The "Black Jaguars", its semi-professional basketball squad, has recently won a national title and two overall. Its canoe teams also do well in locally organized races.

The University of Belize was established in August of 2000 as an amalgamation of five venerable tertiary-level institutions:

• Bliss School of Nursing
• Belize Technical College
• Belize Teachers' College
• University College of Belize
• Belize School of Agriculture.

Except for the last one, all institutions forming UB were located in Belize City; UCB had established a junior college affiliate in Belmopan.

• Belize College of Arts, Science and Technology (Belcast): established in early 1980's. Novel concept but shelved by mid 1980's.
• University College of Belize: run and established by Ferris State College of Michigan, USA. One of the five institutions that merged to form UB.

All information for this article originates from the University of Belize website.

• University of Belize Website