University of Memphis Honours Asantehene’s Commitment to Education
The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has received his latest citation from the University of Memphis (UofM) in the United States of America (USA).
The citation was presented on behalf of the University by the Executive Vice President and Provost, Dr David Russomanno on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
According to the University, it is in recognition of the King’s commendable and exemplary commitment to education and the empowerment of future generations which has enriched and diversified their institution.
It read, “Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in recognition of your commitment to education and the empowerment of future generations which has opened the doors for campus students and enriched our academic community.”
It will be recalled that in May 2022, the Asantehene embarked on a trip to the US for the Memphis in May Festival. As part of the trip, Otumfuo visited the UofM where he delivered an enlightening lecture.
In his address, His Majesty called for a collaboration between the University and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana which he later reviewed to cover the entire country.
Exactly a year down the line, the fruit of this initiative was birthed in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat and the University of Memphis.
As part of the agreement, Ghanaian students are able to undertake their internship programmes in some companies in Memphis such as FedEx, Autozone, Sedgwick Jone Incorporated, International Paper, Baptist Memorial Healthcare, First Horizon National Incorporated (NYSE: FHN) and Mueller Industries.
Additionally, GHC50 million is released annually for students to study at the University.
Currently, the Ghanaian student population in the school stands at 150.
Dr Russomanno was accompanied by Dr Balaji Krishnan, the Vice-Provost for International Affairs, Dr Okenwa Okoli, the Dean of the Herff College of Engineering, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, the Registrar of Ghana Scholarship Secretariat and some officials from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the Secretariat.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
