Monthly Archives September 2017

Dr. Tolbert Nyenswah Discusses the National Public Health Institute of Liberia

September 20, 2017
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1. What relationship does your organization have with Liberia or the UCL?

The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health has a mission to prevent and control public health threats by promoting healthy outcomes while serving as a source of knowledge and expertise. As the center of excellence for better health outcomes for Liberians through a strong health system, the Institute aims to strengthen existing infection prevention and control efforts, laboratories, surveillance, infectious disease control, public health capacity building, response to outbreaks, and monitor diseases with epidemic potential. NPHIL relation with the University of Liberia and other institutions of highest learning in Liberia is paramount. NPHIL is partnering with the University of Liberia addressing national public health needs through the development of a Master in Public Health (MPH) degree programs.

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University of Liberia and University of Georgia Sign New MOU

September 19, 2017
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Last month, The UCL brought the University of Liberia(UL) and the University of Georgia (UGA) together to further partnership discussions. During the August meeting, UL President Ophelia Weeks and UGA Assistant Dean and Director of the Global Programs in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dr. Amrit Bart each represented their institution. The two discussed partnership with a specific focus on Agribusiness.

Both parties came to an agreement, which was completed and signed on August 7, 2017. Click Here to read the MOU between UL and UGA.

 

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Meet Our 2017 UCL Scholars: Randolph Glee

September 19, 2017
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Randolph Glee

Name: Randolph Glee (Ph.D. Candidate)

School: Clark Atlanta University

Major/ Concentration: Social Work policy/Administration

Degree level: Ph.D.

1.Why do you choose your major / concentration?

I chose Social Work because my country (Liberia) has suffered many years of civil conflicts. As a result of these conflicts, the academic, social and political fibers have been broken. To gain our post war status or get on path with other nations we need professional social workers, who will get into the communities to work with community dwellers on community projects. Moreover, Liberia needs professional social workers who will conduct evidence based research and present findings to parliament for better policy to help the vulnerable populations (elderly, Children, women, orphans, homeless, and disable).

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Emmy Award Winning FOX 5 Reporter Aungelique Proctor will Host the 2017 United for Liberia Gala

September 12, 2017
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For Immediate Release

Contact: Cynthia Blandford
cblandford@ucliberia.com
404-590-1655

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ATLANTA (Sept. 8, 2017) – Award winning reporter Aungelique Proctor from FOX 5 News will host this year’s United for Liberia Global Health Fundraising Gala on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at Morehouse School of Medicine.

“I look forward to serving as Mistress of Ceremonies for this year’s United for Liberia Gala as we continue to address the needs of this West African country which has a wealth of potential,” Proctor said.

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Liberia and USA University Presidents Will Meet at Morehouse School of Medicine

September 6, 2017
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Cynthia Blandford
cblandford@ucliberia.com
404-590-1655

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ATLANTA (Aug. 29, 2017) – On Saturday Sept. 30, 2017, presidents from universities in Liberia will unite with presidents from universities in the U.S. to focus on global health and education. The University Consortium for Liberia(UCL) will host its Third Annual United for Liberia Fundraising Gala with Dr. Ophelia Weeks, University of Liberia (UL) president; Dr. Joseph Isaac, African Methodist Episcopal University president who also serves as president of The Association of Liberian Universities; Dr. Emmet Dennis, president emeritus, University of Liberia; Dr. Cheryl Dozier, Savannah State University president and other institutional partners at Morehouse School of Medicine.

“The UCL provides a wonderful opportunity for Liberian students to come to America to further their studies and for U.S. students and faculty to visit Liberiaon Study Abroad, Service Learning and Faculty Exchanges. The UCL and UL are great partners helping to bring brighter futures through education and understanding.  The gala will help raise funds in support of these efforts,” Weeks said.

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