The only Public School in the Township of West Point, N.V. Massaquoi was yesterday turned over to the authorities of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) by the Ministry of Education.
By turning over the school, MCSS is expected to incorporate it into its school system having evaluation, administration and monitoring power. The occasion drew several dignitaries including the Superintendent of MCSS, Hester Williams, youth groups, District #1 Representative as well as officials of the township.
Before turning the school over to MCSS, it was renovated by the government of Liberia through the authorities of MCSS at cost of over US$37,000 “LAF MAG Construction Company” providing the expertise.
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Another University in the United States has conferred another Honorary Doctor of Law Degree on President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, a Press Release from Liberian Embassy in the U.S. said Monday.
At a special convocation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 23, the President of Marquette University, Robert A. Wild said the University’s consideration was based on President Johnson-Sirleaf’s commitment to ethical reform for the people of Liberia and to education, especially the education of girls.
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The President of the University of Liberia, (UL) Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, says the University needs over US$25 million to rebuild its war-damaged facilities in the next five years.
Dr. Conteh indicated that the University has already concluded a five-year strategic plan, citing the launching of the Dr. Kofi Annan Institute for Conflict and Transformation (KAICT) on the main campus as further manifestation of the administration to elevate standards thereof.
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The African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) in Monrovia has graduated about 315 students following completion of various fields of studies.
At a well attended and colorful convocation ceremony held yesterday at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium in Monrovia, about 15 graduates earned Bachelor of Theology with Mr. Watson of Montserrado County and Victory Gbedee Wlue of Sinoe County scoring Magna Cum Laude and Cum Laude respectively.
Five graduates received Bachelors of Religious Education, and 59 got Bachelor of Arts in Sociology while 33 were awarded degrees in Bachelor of Science in Economics.
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Education Minister Dr. Joseph D. Z. Korto has cautioned Liberian students to be focused and determined in their academic pursuits, pointing out that the nation depends on them to shape its affairs in the future.
Dr. Korto observed that in order for students of today to fill the gap that may be created tomorrow, when the current generation of leaders are gone, they need to demonstrate determination and realize that it is the way forward.
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