The African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) conferred degrees on nearly 800 students during its 25th Commencement Convocation held over the weekend, marking a milestone in the institution’s legacy of academic excellence.
The colorful ceremony drew jubilant graduates, parents, and well-wishers from across Liberia, celebrating achievements from both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Delivering the keynote address, House Speaker Richard Koon urged the graduates to embrace opportunities and innovation in a rapidly changing world. “See opportunities where others see waste. Recognize value in what is being overlooked,” Koon said, shortly after receiving an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the university.
He encouraged graduates to harness the digital era for creativity and problem-solving. “I plead with you to explore the digital space and be creators of content. Be innovative and be solvers of problems. The internet doesn’t care about where you are from; it cares about the creativity you bring,” he emphasized.
Koon further advised the graduates to navigate life’s challenges with confidence, integrity, and determination. “Carry with y’all integrity. Carry with y’all u curiosity. Carry with you hope and determination to illuminate the world,” he added.
Earlier, AMEU President Rev. Alvin E. Attah congratulated the graduates, describing their success as the fruit of hard work and dedication. “Today is a moment of reflection, a moment to be proud, but also a moment of sobriety,” Rev. Attah said. He noted that the graduation reinforces AMEU’s standing as “a beacon of hope and quality learning for not just Liberia but for Africa and the global community.”
Rev. Attah disclosed that AMEU continues to strengthen international partnerships, citing collaborations with Clark Atlanta University in the United States and Ghana Communication and Technology University in Accra. He encouraged graduates to leave the university as agents of progress within their communities.
Liberia’s Minister of Education, Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, also addressed the convocation, urging graduates to channel their knowledge toward national development. “May you use your knowledge to serve not your egos but your nation,” she said, calling on them to anchor their expertise in patriotism and service.
The 25th Commencement Convocation of AME University underscores the institution’s enduring role in nurturing leaders poised to shape Liberia, Africa, and the wider world.
