Category Archives: Blog

RUSVM Admission vs. Graduation, part 2

Posted on November 21, 2011 by eyeonstkitts

According to the AskRoss FAQ Database, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) “typically enrolls between 100 and 120 students in each incoming class.” However, for this fall semester, the school has enrolled 165 students — more than ever before. … Continue reading →

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Notice from U.S. Embassy in Barbados

Posted on October 3, 2011 by eyeonstkitts

The following message was sent on Monday, October 3, to American citizens registered for notifications from the Barbados embassy. We have added links for your convenience. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the potential for retaliation against U.S. … Continue reading →

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Looking for Feedback from Recent Graduates

Posted on September 23, 2011 by eyeonstkitts

Did you recently finish a medical, veterinary, or nursing program on St. Kitts, or are you close to graduating? We want to hear about your experience! We’ll be developing an in-depth quiz in the coming weeks. Our goal is to … Continue reading →

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So Many New Students, So Few Clinical Spots

Posted on September 14, 2011 by eyeonstkitts

It has come to our attention that Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) has admitted an unprecedented number of students begin their first semester of the veterinary program in fall 2011. The number of new students this semester comes … Continue reading →

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Thoughts From a Kittitian

Posted on July 26, 2011 by eyeonstkitts

Eye on St. Kitts would like to bring attention to a comment posted in June by a Kittitian who currently lives in New York City: As Kittitian living in the US, I am sorry for the students at Ross University. … Continue reading →

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Discussing the Armed Robbery of Ross Professor on SKNVibes

Posted on March 23, 2011 by eyeonstkitts

SKNVibes offers a comment forum on each of their news stories, but the comments are only displayed on a separate page. Their Monday story about the armed robbery of a Ross professor on 3/20/11 has generated a few dozen comments. … Continue reading →

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Follow-Up on the 12/2/10 Student Threat

Posted on January 14, 2011 by eyeonstkitts

On 12/4/10 we reported on an incident in which a Ross student’s life was threatened by someone who stole her cell phone and had apparently been watching her and her husband for a while. Shortly thereafter a Ross professor contacted … Continue reading →

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EarthDance Comes to the Godfather This Weekend

Posted on September 16, 2010 by eyeonstkitts

This Saturday and Sunday at the Godfather Beach Bar, EarthDance is hosting an event that’s part of their “global festival for peace.” Continue reading →

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Letter to RUSVM Security

Posted on July 9, 2010 by eyeonstkitts

Below is an abridged version of a letter send to the RUSVM Security office on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Continue reading →

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‘Uncontrolled Dogs’

Posted on July 8, 2010 by eyeonstkitts

Earlier this week Mr. Lynell Nolan, Director of Safety and Security at RUSVM, sent the following message to the Ross community. Continue reading →

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