A total of 5,247 students who completed programmes at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) Law School and Faculty of Information Technology (IT) and Communication Studies, were on Monday awarded degrees and diploma at the 16th congregation of the school.
Out of the number, the UPSA Law School presented 212 students, one of whom obtained first class, 21 second class upper, 78 second class lower, 89 third class, and 23 pass.
The Faculty of IT and Communication Studies graduated a total of 1,261 students, out of which 946 were undergraduates and 315 were diploma students.
For the undergraduate level, 12 students obtained first class, 227 second class upper, 359 second class lower, 297 third class, and 51 pass.
12 of the diploma students attained distinction, while 156 obtained credit, and 147 had pass.
The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, who was the guest speaker, advised the graduands to remain committed to their studies by regularly reviewing law texts and reports to ensure a seamless transition into law school.
“Today is a day of pride and joy for the graduating students, and please don’t let anyone tell you anything less.The pride and joy go definitely beyond the stars of today,”she said.
Justice Torkornoo further urged the graduands to supplement their education with internships in law firms or legal departments to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
“Law involves a sophisticated discipline that demands that you find coherence in different fact situations by properly linking up different facts to the right principles,”she added.
Moreover, the Chief Justice reminded the graduands that their academic journey had armed them with the resilience, focus, and strength needed to overcome hardships and achieve success.
“It begins with developing certain skills quietly and privately. It is in the effective use of these skills that you will find more opportunities given to you to serve others, including new clients and new businesses, “she indicated.
The Chancellor of the University, Dr Kofi Koduah Sarpong, encouraged the graduands to be professional and find solutions to societal challenges.
He also asked them to contribute to the progress and development of Ghana and the world at large.
With regards to ethical values and integrity, Dr Sarpong urged the graduands to live a life of integrity, adding that the world needed people who prioritised justice and compassion.
“Celebrate your achievements today, but remember that your true impact lies in the lives you touch and the contributions you make to society, “he concluded.
BY AGNES OWUSU
