CCAA-USA Ends 9th Anniversary with Congress and Dinner Dance

Members of the University of Cape Coast Alumni Association in the United States of America (UCCAA-USA) have climaxed their 9th anniversary celebration with a congress and a Dinner Dance.

The event, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Gaithersburg, Maryland, brought together alumni from all six chapters in the USA to deliberate on key issues aimed at strengthening the association and fostering continued support for the University of Cape Coast.

The congress was chaired by Prof. Denis Aheto, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Ag. Vice-Chancellor of UCC.

In his address, Prof. Aheto congratulated the members for nearly a decade of dedication, sacrifice, and support to their alma mater. He also highlighted the important role played by UCC’s alumni, particularly those in the USA Chapter, in enhancing the University’s growth over the years.

He cited several interventions, including the establishment of a Disability Study Centre; the creation of the first African physics computer laboratory at the Department of Physics, equipped with over 50 computers; donations of equipment and accessories valued at more than GH₵100,000 to the Disability Study Centre; and the provision of ten solar streetlights.

Prof. Aheto further noted the group’s support to the University through a US$10,000 contribution towards the 60@60 fundraising project, as well as the donation of assorted items, including books, running shoes, and projectors, by former President of the UCCAA-USA, Professor Kobina Armoo, and Mrs. Nadine Nartey.

Prof. Aheto also disclosed plans for the establishment of an AI-powered eCampus in collaboration with Astria Learning.

He said the initiative is expected to improve UCC’s global visibility, boost international student recruitment, enhance operational efficiency, and enable scalable growth of the University’s academic programmes.

“The first batch of students is anticipated to enroll for the next academic year (2026/2027) beginning in August 2026. We aim to enroll about 10,000 learners annually on the eCampus backbone,” he added.

The celebration, themed “Stronger Together: Revitalizing Alumni Networks through Generational Collaboration and Digital Enablement,” underscored the commitment of alumni to working together for the continued advancement of UCC.

The Ag. VC, who has recently been appointed the Vice-Chancellor effective August 1, 2026, used the platform to share his vision with the alumni to elicit contributions, ideas and expertise to move the University forward.

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada, Her Excellency Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, who was the guest speaker, on her part, called for bridging the gap between the older alumni generation and the younger ones to harness the benefits both groups bring to members of the association and the University.

 “Imagine a UCC Alumni network where seasoned alumni mentor younger graduates not only in career development but also in leadership, emotional intelligence, and navigating life’s transitions. Also, imagine the younger alumni helping us, the older ones to be quick and adapt to change,” she explained.1

Her Excellency Prof. Edu-Buandoh made a passionate appeal to UCC’s alumni to support the University of Cape Coast Hospital, which has currently become a key player in healthcare delivery within the Cape Coast metropolis.

She indicated that the facility was well-positioned to improve its delivery with an intensive care unit (ICU), especially with the dynamic geographic positioning of the University among eleven communities.

The planning committee of the anniversary, led by its chairperson, Dr. Prisy Coomson, presented citations of honour to Prof. Aheto and Her Excellency Prof. Edu-Buandoh, as well as members who had distinguished themselves in their service to the association.

There was also a fundraiser to procure LED screens for some auditoriums at UCC.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC