Prof. Mitchual used the occasion to highlight UEW’s far-reaching contributions to national development. He said the university had launched the Vice-Chancellor’s Community Initiative Project (VCCIP), which seeks to deepen UEW’s connection with society through outreach activities in education, financial assistance, and skills training. He emphasised that this initiative embodies the university’s philosophy of being both a centre of knowledge and an agent of transformation.

He also pointed to the success of the ��ɫ��ƵPublic Lecture Series, describing it as a flagship intellectual platform that convenes scholars, policymakers, higher education administrators and the public to engage in critical national discourse. This year’s edition, themed “Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures for 21st-Century Education,” was aimed at placing knowledge at the centre of nation-building.

Highlighting the university’s competitive edge, Prof. Mitchual proudly announced that UEW’s debate team had emerged victorious in a recent inter-university competition held in Kumasi.  The team surpassed the University of Ghana and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He lauded the team’s performance as a reflection of the university’s academic excellence.

In addressing digital transformation, Prof. Mitchual revealed that ��ɫ��Ƶis developing a new generation of interactive courseware for undergraduate and postgraduate distance education students. These digital materials, he explained, will offer user-friendly navigation and include multimedia content, quizzes, and discussion forums to enhance learner engagement and collaboration.

Prof. Mitchual further disclosed that ��ɫ��Ƶis aligning its Distance Education operations with recent Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) directives. He stated that the university has signed Memoranda of Understanding with select Colleges of Education and is working to operationalise its network at study centres across the country, ensuring compliance, quality and innovation in distance learning.

On academic service delivery, he explained that the university had invested in high-speed, multifunctional computers and increased the number of examination officers to ensure the timely processing of academic results. These measures, he said, are streamlining operations and enhancing the academic experience for students.

On digital inclusion, Prof. Mitchual announced a partnership between ��ɫ��Ƶand Celltel Networks Limited to pilot high-speed internet services at study centres in Winneba, Enchi, and Pusiga. This move, he noted, supports UEW’s mission to bridge the digital divide and ensure equitable access to online education.

As part of his address, Prof. Mitchual also presented an overview of graduating statistics: 503 postgraduates, including 28 PhDs; 5,958 undergraduates, of whom 220 earned First Class honours; and 308 diploma recipients. He described their success as “a testament to the power of accessible and purposeful learning.”

He urged graduands to lead lives marked by excellence, integrity and service: “Let your education be a foundation, not a finish line. Go forth and transform your communities. The world is waiting for your impact.”

With this powerful send-off, the ��ɫ��Ƶ, once again demonstrated its role not only as a centre of academic excellence but as a beacon of hope, inclusivity and transformation.