UWI Mona campus appoints Professor Dale Webber as new principal

Professor Dale Webber, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Graduate Studies and Research at The University of the West Indies (UWI) has been appointed principal of the Mona Campus in Jamaica effective October 1 this year.

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According to a release from the university, his appointment was approved by Chancellor Robert Bermudez, on behalf of the University Council, following a recommendation from Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles.

Webber, who The UWI said has had a distinguished career in Coastal Ecology and Environmental Management and a strong and consistent record of teaching; graduate supervision, administration and research excellence, which spans 30 years of service with the university will be succeeding Professor Archibald McDonald.

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