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Ghana Universities Host 3-Day Athletics Championship
SportsMay 20

Ghana Universities Host 3-Day Athletics Championship

Seven universities across Ghana are gathering this week for the country's biggest collegiate track meet in years. The University of Ghana Invitational Championship brings together the nation's rising athletic stars for free public viewing.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana and China Sign $30M Grant for New University
SolutionsJan 20

Ghana and China Sign $30M Grant for New University

A $30 million grant from China will help build a new university in Damongo, Ghana, expanding educational opportunities in the region. The agreement strengthens a partnership between the two nations that dates back decades.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
China Grants $30M for University in Northern Ghana
Planet WinsJan 20

China Grants $30M for University in Northern Ghana

Ghana just secured a $30 million grant from China to build a university in Damongo, bringing higher education access to the Savannah Region. The funding marks a major investment in northern Ghana's educational future.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
University of Ghana Ranks 8th in Sub-Saharan Africa
InnovationFeb 18

University of Ghana Ranks 8th in Sub-Saharan Africa

The University of Ghana has claimed the top spot in West Africa and ranks 8th across Sub-Saharan Africa in the inaugural 2026 QS regional rankings. The achievement showcases the university's growing academic reputation and commitment to sustainable development.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana's TTU Wins Top University Innovation Award for 2026
InnovationJun 1

Ghana's TTU Wins Top University Innovation Award for 2026

Takoradi Technical University just claimed Ghana's highest honor for innovation, proving that practical solutions to real problems are transforming education. The win caps three straight years as the country's top technical university.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana's New University Opens 2026 With 800 Students
SolutionsJan 29

Ghana's New University Opens 2026 With 800 Students

Ghana is launching a new university focused on engineering and agriculture in October 2026, welcoming its first 800 students after years of construction delays. The $90 million project, funded with South Korean support, promises to strengthen Ghana's capacity in critical fields that power economic growth.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana's Salifu Barikisu: Only Woman Ref at University Tourney
Community HeroesMar 26

Ghana's Salifu Barikisu: Only Woman Ref at University Tourney

While studying hospitality management full-time, 20-something Salifu Barikisu is making history as the sole female referee at Ghana's premier university football championship. Her whistle has already traveled from local Ghana Premier League matches to international tournaments across West Africa.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Launches Leadership Academy for 52 University Students
SolutionsApr 14

Ghana Launches Leadership Academy for 52 University Students

A new leadership academy in Ghana is training 52 university students to become the country's next generation of ethical, tech-savvy business leaders. The program combines professional skills with real-world experience to help graduates drive economic transformation.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Scholar Becomes Full Professor at Andrews University
Community Heroes3d ago

Ghana Scholar Becomes Full Professor at Andrews University

Dr. Williams Kwasi Peprah, who started his education in Kumasi, Ghana, just earned the prestigious rank of Full Professor of Finance at Andrews University in Michigan. His journey from humble beginnings to global academic recognition inspires students across three continents.

Myjoyonline Ghana3 min read
Ghana University Partners on Nature-Based Climate Solutions
SolutionsJan 22

Ghana University Partners on Nature-Based Climate Solutions

The University of Ghana is teaming up with a leading climate organization to make nature-based solutions central to Africa's development. The partnership aims to show that protecting nature isn't just environmental work—it's smart economics and community building. ##

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
2,280 Graduate from Ghana's Takoradi Technical University
SolutionsMar 29

2,280 Graduate from Ghana's Takoradi Technical University

Over 2,000 students just earned technology degrees from one of Ghana's leading technical universities, with hundreds achieving top honors. The celebration highlighted the school's groundbreaking support for students with disabilities.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
China Grants Ghana $30M for Northern University Project
SolutionsJan 21

China Grants Ghana $30M for Northern University Project

Ghana's Savannah Region is getting a new university thanks to a $30 million grant from China, opening doors for thousands of students in northern Ghana. The project marks another milestone in the countries' friendship dating back to the 1960s.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana's University Upgrades Security, Honors Past Leaders
SolutionsJan 27

Ghana's University Upgrades Security, Honors Past Leaders

The University of Ghana just installed a cutting-edge access control system to keep staff and visitors safer while modernizing its campus. The school also unveiled a refurbished Wall of Honour celebrating leaders who shaped the institution's 75-year legacy.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
China Grants Ghana $30M to Build Damongo University
InnovationJan 21

China Grants Ghana $30M to Build Damongo University

A new university in Ghana's underserved Savannah Region just got fully funded through a $30 million grant from China. The project marks a major step toward educational equity in a region that's long waited for its own higher learning institution.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Plans 12 New Universities to Expand Education Access
SolutionsApr 15

Ghana Plans 12 New Universities to Expand Education Access

Ghana's government has launched a bold plan to establish 12 new public universities across the country, bringing higher education closer to communities that have long lacked access. A 17-member committee will design the roadmap to make this educational expansion a reality.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana University Builds Flood Tech and Low-Cost Ventilators
Acts of KindnessJun 10

Ghana University Builds Flood Tech and Low-Cost Ventilators

Students at Ghana's Academic City University are solving real problems with innovation, from developing flood management technology to building ventilators during COVID-19. Now graduates are being challenged to lead Africa's next wave of ethical, tech-driven transformation.

AllAfrica - Innovation3 min read
University of Ghana Launches App for 76-Year Alumni Network
InnovationMay 26

University of Ghana Launches App for 76-Year Alumni Network

The University of Ghana is creating a secure digital platform to unite graduates from nearly eight decades across the globe. The app launches May 28, 2026, ending years of scattered connections across informal WhatsApp groups and social media.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Universities Launch First Karate Camp to Build Leaders
Acts of KindnessMar 11

Ghana Universities Launch First Karate Camp to Build Leaders

Four Ghanaian universities just held their first-ever inter-university karate camp, using martial arts to develop leadership and discipline among students. The two-day event brought together dozens of students and could pave the way for karate becoming an official university sport.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Gets $30M From China for New University
Global NewsJan 21

Ghana Gets $30M From China for New University

Ghana and China signed a $30 million grant to build a university in Damongo, expanding access to higher education for thousands of students. The agreement strengthens a partnership that dates back over 60 years.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana University Launches Programs to Fight Cybercrime
InnovationApr 23

Ghana University Launches Programs to Fight Cybercrime

Accra Metropolitan University just opened two cutting-edge graduate programs training the next generation of cybersecurity defenders. Students will learn digital forensics and intelligence work alongside Ghana's own E-Crime Bureau.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read

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