Kumasi: The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has launched its 75th anniversary celebrations, marking a significant milestone as a leading institution for higher education, research, innovation, and national development. The anniversary theme, 'From Excellence to Eminence: 75 Years of KNUST,' set the tone for the event, which also featured the unveiling of a 354-page book titled '70 Years of Global Impact: A New Age for Renewed Focus 1951-2021'.
According to Ghana News Agency, the publication chronicles key milestones in the University's history, celebrates distinguished alumni, documents transformative achievements, and showcases KNUST's impact on national and global development. The launch gathered traditional leaders, government representatives, alumni, students, staff, development partners, and friends of the University to celebrate KNUST's achievements and contributions to Ghana, Africa, and the global community.
Professor Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson, Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, reflected on the University's impact over the past seven and a half decades, noting that the institution has been a home, a family, and a nurturing ground for dreams and futures. She described KNUST's journey as one defined by resilience, vision, and generations of people who believed in the transformative power of education. The Vice-Chancellor emphasized that KNUST's legacy is measured not only by the degrees awarded but also by the lives transformed and opportunities created.
Launching the book, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Chancellor of KNUST, highlighted the publication as a crucial contribution to preserving the University's history and documenting its societal impact. He praised the commemorative volume for tracing KNUST's evolution over the decades and recognizing its contributions to the development of Ghana, Africa, and the wider world, while celebrating the achievements of alumni, stakeholders, and associated institutions.
The Chancellor commended all those involved in producing the publication, describing it as an important historical record that preserved the University's legacy for future generations. He expressed confidence that the publication would serve as a valuable resource for scholars, students, alumni, researchers, and future leaders of the University. The Asanteman Council purchased the first copy of the book for GH?1 million.