KNUST Celebrates 2,657 Undergraduate Graduates, Highlights Innovation and Research
Kumasi, Ghana — March 25, 2026
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has formally conferred degrees on 2,657 undergraduate students during its 59th Special Congregation, emphasizing research, innovation, and industry collaboration as central pillars of its academic mission.
Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anthony Andrews, Director of the Institute of Distance Learning, praised the university’s growing role in addressing national challenges through applied research and locally driven solutions.
He spotlighted a groundbreaking initiative from the Department of Food Science and Technology, where researchers are developing chocolate using okra as a natural ingredient substitute. Led by Professor Jacob K. Agbenorhevi, the project has already shown promising results in milk chocolate production and forms part of a wider international collaboration focused on sustainable food systems.
“By exploring locally sourced alternatives, the university is reducing reliance on imports while promoting sustainability and supporting local industry,” Prof. Andrews noted.
The congregation also marked the unveiling of the Asenso-Boakye Research Hub, designed to strengthen policy-focused research and bridge the gap between academic findings, financing, and real-world implementation.
In preparing students for the workforce, Prof. Andrews highlighted KNUST’s Professional Seminar Series, which has engaged over 5,000 students with industry leaders, providing practical career guidance and professional insights.
“Our goal is to produce graduates who excel academically and are equipped to thrive in today’s dynamic job market,” he said.
Prof. Andrews further emphasized the university’s commitment to gender inclusivity, particularly encouraging women to pursue careers in engineering and energy fields through mentorship and networking programs.
Celebrating institutional milestones, he also recognized 25 years of herbal medicine education and research at KNUST, honoring the pioneering scholars behind the program. Additionally, he highlighted the Faculty of Law’s qualification for the international rounds of a prestigious moot court competition in Washington, D.C., USA.
Addressing the graduating students, Prof. Andrews urged them to uphold integrity and leverage their education to make a positive societal impact.
“Education is the most reliable pathway to empowerment. The true measure of your learning is the difference you make in the lives of others,” he said.
The 59th Special Congregation spans seven sessions, awarding degrees to a total of 8,322 graduands, including 424 diploma graduates, 2,657 undergraduates, and 5,241 postgraduates.
KNUST’s continued focus on research, innovation, and industry engagement underscores its commitment to producing graduates capable of driving national and global development.
By: Aboagye Yaw Ankomah