The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Navrongo, has graduated a total of 710 students at its 6th Congregation Ceremony held on Saturday, December 20, marking another milestone in the university’s growth and development.
The graduands comprised 177 postgraduate students and 533 undergraduate students who successfully completed various programmes leading to the award of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Master of Education (MEd), Master of Science (MSc), and Bachelor’s degrees across diverse academic disciplines.
Delivering the State of the University Address, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Albert Luguterah, described UTAS as an institution on a positive growth trajectory, driven by expansion, innovation, and opportunity.
“The state of our university is one of progress, promise, and possibilities. We have expanded our programmes, strengthened our research capacity, and deepened our collaborations with institutions across Africa, Europe, and beyond,” he stated.
Professor Luguterah noted that the steady growth in student population reflects increasing confidence in the university’s academic standards and relevance. He, however, drew attention to several challenges hampering the institution’s full potential, including inadequate academic and administrative staff, limited lecture halls and office space, poorly equipped laboratories, insufficient hostel accommodation, and the deteriorating condition of internal campus roads.
He appealed to government, development partners, and other stakeholders to support UTAS in addressing these constraints to enhance teaching, learning, and research.
The Vice-Chancellor also used the occasion to inspire the graduands as they transition into the world of work, urging them to remain resilient, innovative, and proactive.
“Today marks not just the end of examinations and lecture halls; it marks the beginning of a new chapter in the real world — a world that will test you with challenges but also reward you with opportunities. How you rise to meet these challenges will define your success and legacy,” he advised.
The ceremony brought together government officials, traditional leaders, university management, parents, and other stakeholders to celebrate the achievements of the graduating class
Source: Bluewaves Radio 93.7mhz | Maurice Duncan
