Centenary celebrations continued at the University of Fort Hare yesterday on day two of graduation ceremonies in East London.
A total of 2845 qualifications are to be conferred on candidates this year during graduation ceremonies, which kicked off on Thursday.
The institution’s first graduate ZK Matthews, who walked the halls in 1923, is remembered fondly, university spokesman Kgotsi Moabi said.
“The university is known to be the crucible of Africa and has produced what we call today heroes of the struggle for liberation across the African continent, which includes five heads of states namely; Nelson Mandela of South Africa, Sir Seretse Khama of Botswana, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, Yusuf Lule of Uganda and Ntsu Mokhehle of Lesotho,” Moabi said.
“In the early 2000s, Fort Hare awarded about 10 doctorates and was battling to attract postgraduate students.
“Through its transformation, by May 2012 the university had produced 45 PhDs and by the end of 2013, the University of Fort Hare had 19 National Research Foundation (NRF)-rated researchers across all five faculties.”
An honorary doctorate was conferred on Dr Iliana Nadi Albino, chief of education and adolescent development, Unicef South Africa. Albino described the degree as a colossal achievement.
“This is all thanks to my father who instilled in me the importance of a good education and the values which allowed me to complete my studies.|
According to Moabi, a total of five honorary degrees will be awarded this year.
The remaining graduation ceremonies are to be held on May 11 and 13 at the Alice campus. — zisandan@dispatch.co.za
Fort Hare’s grad occasion
A total of 2845 qualifications are to be conferred on candidates this year during graduation ceremonies, which kicked off on Thursday.
The institution’s first graduate ZK Matthews, who walked the halls in 1923, is remembered fondly, university spokesman Kgotsi Moabi said.
“The university is known to be the crucible of Africa and has produced what we call today heroes of the struggle for liberation across the African continent, which includes five heads of states namely; Nelson Mandela of South Africa, Sir Seretse Khama of Botswana, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, Yusuf Lule of Uganda and Ntsu Mokhehle of Lesotho,” Moabi said.
“In the early 2000s, Fort Hare awarded about 10 doctorates and was battling to attract postgraduate students.
“Through its transformation, by May 2012 the university had produced 45 PhDs and by the end of 2013, the University of Fort Hare had 19 National Research Foundation (NRF)-rated researchers across all five faculties.”
An honorary doctorate was conferred on Dr Iliana Nadi Albino, chief of education and adolescent development, Unicef South Africa. Albino described the degree as a colossal achievement.
“This is all thanks to my father who instilled in me the importance of a good education and the values which allowed me to complete my studies.|
According to Moabi, a total of five honorary degrees will be awarded this year.
The remaining graduation ceremonies are to be held on May 11 and 13 at the Alice campus. — zisandan@dispatch.co.za
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