The is set to confer a Distinguished Fellow Award on Vice President at a special ceremony scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026.
The event will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the New Examination Centre on the UCC campus.
Recognition of Academic and Public Service
The ceremony, to be held in honour of Her Excellency, recognises Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s longstanding contribution to academia and public service. Before assuming high political office, she built a distinguished career in higher education, including serving as Vice-Chancellor of UCC and later as Minister for Education.
Her academic leadership and advocacy for quality education have been widely acknowledged within Ghana’s tertiary education sector.
Celebrating Institutional Excellence
The University of Cape Coast, often ranked among the leading universities in Ghana and West Africa, describes the award as part of its tradition of recognising individuals whose work has significantly advanced scholarship, governance and national development.
The ceremony is expected to attract senior government officials, members of the university community, students and invited guests.
Further details on the programme lineup and invited speakers are anticipated ahead of the event.
