Showcasing Excellence, Honouring Legacy
Showcasing Excellence, Honouring Legacy
Dr. Asburn PinnockA message from President Dr. Asburn Pinnock celebrating the dedication and essential contributions of ancillary staff at The Mico University College on Ancillary Staff Day.
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Dr. Asburn PinnockAs we mark International Women’s Day and reflect on its message, we honour the women whose contributions sustain our families, our institution, and the nation. We proudly celebrate their leadership and reaffirm our commitment to empowering the next generation of educators who will carry this remarkable legacy forward.
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Dr. Asburn PinnockDr. Asburn Pinnock outlines why teacher preparation and higher education must play a central role in Jamaica’s national recovery and long-term development.
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Orrett MontagueThe Mico University College prepares for Mico Week 2026 with Sports Day, Staff Cricket Competition, and a week of activities celebrating 190 years of educational excellence.
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Orrett MontagueThe Mico University College honours alumna Dr. Claudette M. Morris for her distinguished contributions to education, leadership, and community development.
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Dr. Asburn PinnockPresident Dr. Asburn Pinnock outlines the strategic expansion of The Mico University College’s Marketing & Business Development Department to drive growth, visibility, and sustainability.
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Orrett MontagueThe Mico University College will confer an Honorary Doctor of Education in Leadership on The Honourable Steadman Fuller, CD, JP, Custos Rotulorum of Kingston, recognizing his lifelong service to education, youth development, and national leadership.
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Orrett MontagueThe Mico University College and the Jamaica Lacrosse Association (JLA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a strategic partnership to advance lacrosse training in Jamaica and strengthen…
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Orrett MontagueJoin us live today at 5 p.m. for The Mico University College’s Carol Service & Gift Drive. Stream the celebration on Zoom as we uplift children in Western Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa. Enjoy inspiring performances and take part in an evening of music, worship, and generous community spirit.
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Orrett MontagueThe Mico University College honours Breast Cancer Awareness Month through activism and scholarship. From a symbolic balloon release to faculty research contributions – like Fabian Miller’s co-authored study on quality of life for breast cancer patients – The Mico advances national awareness, fosters community solidarity, and contributes to global health knowledge.
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Orrett MontagueThe Mico announced the appointment of Shawna Kay Williams-Pinnock, Ed.S. as Acting Dean of College. Mrs. Williams-Pinnock is a Miconian who has served The Mico with distinction for the past six years as a lecturer in the Department of Language, Literacy, and Literature, and more recently as Faculty Research Coordinator.
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Orrett MontagueThis issue of ARETÉ highlights recent achievements from ITER. Dr. Lawrence Grant and Mr. Fabian Miller received Best Oral Presenter awards at the 4th International Conference on Green Sustainable Technology and Management (ICGSTM 2025), while Mrs. Shellon Samuels-White and Mr. Miller celebrated the publication of their work in Akkon Schriftenreihe,
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Orrett MontagueDean Leroy Fearon says the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI) offers Small Island Developing States a chance to gain stronger representation, leverage renewable energy and technology, and build resilience. For The Mico, the GGI underscores education’s role in preparing leaders for a sustainable, equitable global future.
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Orrett MontagueTalk Di Tings! is open to anyone with a story to tell, inviting real-life narratives (up to six minutes in length) to be submitted in writing by September 15, 2025.
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Admin ManagerThe Mico University College will welcome its new undergraduate students and sponsors to a face-to-face Orientation Session on campus this Friday. The event will run from 8:00 a.m. at the Enos Nuttall Lecture Theatre.
The day will also feature a special services fair with a wide range of resources.
Orrett MontagueThe Mico University College has been proudly congratulating Romario Stewart on his outstanding performance at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay, held from August 18–22, 2025. According…
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Orrett MontagueThe Mico University College officially welcomed its newest cohort of undergraduates during the first day of orientation, hosted virtually on Monday evening.
The session opened with greetings and reflection led by Dr. Kay Dunkley, Team Lead for the Office of Quality Assurance, and Rev. Bosworth Mullings, University Chaplain. The highlight of the evening was a heartfelt welcome by President Dr. Asburn Pinnock.
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Admin ManagerIn a recent email to The Mico community, President Dr. Asburn Pinnock confirmed that the JTL campaign has already generated over 103 active applications and expressed gratitude for the collective effort. The Road Tour has been temporarily paused and will resume in the new school term, to culminate October 17.
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Orrett Montague“Join the Legacy” campaign continues to amplify The Mico University College’s brand and mission across Jamaica, engaging new audiences and inspiring the next generation of Miconians. Since launching its public phase, the campaign has already generated over 103 active applications, with numbers growing!
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Orrett MontagueThe Staff Fun Day 2025 will be held on Friday, August 22 at the Eli Matalon Gymnasium, starting at 9:00 a.m. It promises to be a vibrant occasion filled with games, music, prizes, and loads of fun.
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Admin Managerhe Mico University College will host its final Virtual Information Session for the 2025/26 Academic Year, beginning at 3:00 p.m on August 19, 2025. The session is organized by the Office of the Registrar – Student Affairs Department
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Orrett MontagueThe Mico University College has announced a change to the start of classes for Semester 1 of the 2025–2026 academic year. Dr. Asburn Pinnock, confirmed that the adjustment was made in recognition of the upcoming 2025 General Election. All classes are now scheduled to begin on September 8, 2025.
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Admin ManagerMy name is Cavel Williams and it is a privilege to step forward as your VP of Academic Affairs and Special Projects/Senior Lady for the academic year of 2025-2026. I take on this role not as a personal achievement, but as a commitment to serve every student at The Mico.
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Admin ManagerThe baton has been passed, and I am ready to run. Today, I assume office as President of The Guild (2025–2026), with one unshakable promise: the voice you have entrusted to me will never be silent, and the trust you have placed in me will never be taken for granted.
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Admin Manager“True power does not seek attention. It does not rush to prove itself or demand recognition. It exists in the quiet confidence of preparation, the discipline of patience, and the clarity of knowing when to act.” With these words, I reflect on the end of my tenure
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Admin ManagerAs our tenure as Commissioners of External Relations comes to an end, we are deeply grateful for the support of the Mico family. Together, we built partnerships, created opportunities, and strengthened student life on campus. It has been an honour to serve.
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Orrett MontagueThe Mico University College announces that its President’s Emancipation Month Address will be broadcast across the media today, August 1, as Jamaica pauses to reflect on a significant milestone in our national story. The address, “Freedom Through Education – Join the Legacy,” will air on TVJ at 8:15 a.m..
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Orrett MontagueThis August, The Mico will take the “Join the Legacy” campaign across Jamaica to at least 24 towns and communities. Participants will have the opportunity to travel with the campaign team and the Students’ Loan Bureau to represent The Mico, and share their stories.
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Orrett MontagueThe Mico is celebrating the remarkable dedication and scholarship of its faculty and researchers who presented at the International Conference on Green Sustainable Technology and Management (ICGSTM 2025), the team delivered 10 presentations, ensuring that Jamaica’s perspectives on sustainability and education were represented on the global stage.
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Orrett MontagueThe Mico University College community proudly congratulated Mrs. Monique Jackson-Reynolds on the publication of her groundbreaking book, STEAM Methodology for 21st Century Educators, now available on Amazon. Jackson-Reynolds is a…
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Orrett Montague‘Join the Legacy’ is more than a recruitment campaign – it is a national movement to reignite the spirit of purpose, possibility, and professionalism that The Mico has championed for over 189 years.
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Orrett MontagueMrs. Lyssette Hawthorne-Wilson has earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership (Higher Education), marking a significant milestone in her distinguished career in education. The Mico made the announcement this week, with great pride and excitement.
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Orrett MontagueA fundraising campaign called “Project Buxton Restore: Save the Buxton Building” was formally launched by The Mico Foundation this Wednesday, May 21. The campaign aims to restore the 135-year-old Buxton…
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Orrett MontagueThe Mico is pleased to announce the election of Mr. Alvin Lawson, Dean of College, as the new President of the Mico Old Students Association (MOSA), a significant moment in the institution’s history.
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Dr. Asburn PinnockUnveiling the hidden hurdles for children with special needs accessing education We often hear about the long waiting lists for assessments for children with special needs, and while those waits…
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Orrett MontagueThe Mico University College proudly congratulates Dr. Denise Minott, a distinguished educator and curriculum specialist, on receiving her recent Doctoral award.
Dr. Minott’s remarkable career spans more than thirty years, with impactful contributions to education and curriculum development across the Caribbean.
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Dr. Asburn PinnockFathers, Those of us who were raised in humble settings where love was real and life was challenging, cherish the impact of a good father. I witnessed first-hand the sacrifices…
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Orrett MontagueThe Mico Library is reminding the community that preparedness saves lives. Simple steps such as stocking up on emergency items, keeping 4–5 days’ supply of food and water, trimming overhanging branches, and creating a family emergency plan can make a big difference.
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Dr. Asburn PinnockThe Mico University College joins Jamaica in observing Labour Day 2025 under the theme “Protect the Environment: Our Land, Our Duty, Our Future.” We honor our heritage, advance education, and support community service—preparing resilient citizens and safeguarding our environment for a sustainable future of leadership, integrity, and innovation.
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Orrett MontagueLabour Day 2025 calls us to protect the environment and strengthen our workforce for a resilient future. The Mico University College embraces this charge by preserving heritage, advancing education, and preparing leaders who embody integrity and innovation. Together, we honor Jamaica’s legacy while building hope for generations to come.
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Orrett MontagueDirector of the Council for Creative Education in Finland, Heramb Kulkarni, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, Deputy Opposition Spokesperson on Education, Dr. Kenneth Russell, and UNICEF Education Specialist, Dr. Rebecca Tortello – at the opening ceremony of the National Mathematics Workshop on May 27, 2025, where Dr. Pinnock made remarks.
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Admin ManagerThe Mico University College has announced the official schedule for the upcoming Summer Term 2025, with important dates for both graduate and undergraduate students.
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Orrett MontagueThe Mico University College proudly marked a historic milestone with the official launch of The Mico Publishers yesterday, May 13, 2025. This transformative initiative aims to reshape Caribbean educational scholarship…
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Dr. Asburn PinnockThe Mico University College proudly celebrates Dr. Allison McKinley, Programme Coordinator at the School of Continuing Studies, on earning her Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Delaware State University. Her groundbreaking research on socio-economic barriers to tertiary education exemplifies academic excellence and strengthens Mico’s mission of equitable access.
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Admin ManagerThe creativity and talent of Mico University College’s Culinary Arts programme were on full display recently when lecturer Jody Brown appeared on TVJ’s Smile Jamaica alongside third-year students Khalia Williams, Anneaka Chambers, and Naomie Sweeney.
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Admin ManagerThe Mico University College proudly congratulates Mrs. Maureen Mullings Nelson on receiving the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education. This prestigious honour celebrates her unwavering dedication, exemplary service, and lasting contribution to shaping young minds and advancing education in Jamaica. She has done us proud.
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Admin ManagerThe Mico’s own Rasheed Foster anchored Jamaica to victory in the Mixed 4x100m Relay at the World Athletics Relays 2025. Teaming with Natasha Morrison, Krystal Sloley, and Javari Thomas, Foster sealed the win in 41.04 seconds, edging Great Britain and China in a breathtaking photo-finish.
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Dr. Asburn PinnockLast Wednesday on Teachers’ Day, The Mico University College was privileged to host The Most Honourable Dr. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, at our Marescaux Road campus. This landmark…
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Admin ManagerOn Teachers’ Day 2025, Mico President Dr. Asburn Pinnock honored lecturers as the “heartbeat” of the institution. The celebration was highlighted by the visit of Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who joined the Mico community in recognizing teachers’ transformative role in shaping Jamaica’s future.
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Orrett MontagueThe Mico University College claimed two gold medals and a silver, showcasing Jamaica’s prowess on a global stage. The Mico is the Western Hemisphere’s oldest teacher training institution, and boasts a tradition of preparing all-round individuals. #JoinTheLegacy
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