Clark Atlanta University announced today that the institution and its president, Ronald A. Johnson, Ph. D have been recognized for distinguished service in partnership with the University Consortium of Liberia (UCL) for higher education.
“It is with great honor that I accept this award on behalf of Clark Atlanta University, its faculty, staff, students, alumni, board of trustees, and partners,” said CAU President Ronald A. Johnson, Ph.D. “Our mission is to lift every voice, promoting innovation and collaboration across borders. We look forward to continuing our service in partnership with UCL, igniting new possibilities throughout the Diaspora for years to come.”
The University Consortium for Liberia (UCL) hosted its Fourth Annual United for Liberia Scholarship Program fundraising event Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Georgia State University in the Student Center Ballroom. The Deputy Minister for Planning Research and Development Honorable Alton V. Kesselly, provided this year’s keynote entitled “Early Childhood Education – Educating Liberia’s Future.”
In addition to CAU and Dr. Johnson, Awards were presented to William De Baets, Consul General of Belgium and Mr. Christophe Allard, General Manager Business Development – The Americas Eurowings Group, for their efforts in helping to promote the Brussels Airlines Discount program to travelers going to Liberia.
All Awardees will receive Honorary Citizenship bestowed upon them by the Liberian Consulate in Georgia. The first 50 persons to purchase event tickets to the event will also receive 30% off on their next travels to Liberia.
To learn more about the Fourth Annual United for Liberia: Early Childhood Education Program, visit http://ucliberia.com/events.
About University Consortium for Liberia (UCL)
The University Consortium for Liberia (UCL) provides student scholarships, faculty and student exchanges, study abroad experiences and service learning opportunities between Liberia and partner member organizations around the world!
The UCL’s mission is to help provide brighter futures through education and understanding. Contact Cynthia Blandford atcblandford@ucliberia.com for more information.
About Clark Atlanta University
Established in 1988 by the consolidation of Atlanta University (1865) and Clark College (1869), Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is one of the Nation’s foremost research institutions, offering students from around the United States and several foreign countries the opportunity to engage in 38 exciting areas of study at bachelors, masters and doctoral levels. Located in the historic heart of Atlanta, one of the world's great international cities, CAU’s nearly 4,000 students enjoy access academic and co-curricular experiences, from forensic debate to on-air broadcasting, to cancer research with world-renowned investigators. From the arts to zoology, CAU combines nearly 300 years of tradition with a solid focus on academic excellence to produce leaders who will shape the future of the global community.
Visit www.cau.edu to learn more about Clark Atlanta University.
