US college fair opens doors for Jamaican students
Over 800 Jamaican students attended the 2026 EducationUSA College Fair at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel. The event allowed them to explore higher education options in the United States. Students met representatives from more than 20 institutions. These included Columbia University, the University of Connecticut, North Carolina State University, the University of South Florida, and Florida International University.
More than 800 prospective tertiary students from across Jamaica were given an opportunity to explore higher education options in the United States (US) at the US Embassy’s 2026 EducationUSA College Fair, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston yesterday. The fair connected students with representatives from more than 20 leading US colleges and universities, including Columbia University, the University of Connecticut, North Carolina State University, the University of South Florida, and Florida International University, among others.