Alexander Kwapong

Alexander Adum Kwapong (8 March 1927 – 9 August 2014) was the first indigenous Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana^[1]

Education

He was educated at Achimota School and proceeded to Kings College, Cambridge University in the United Kingdom where he read Classics and graduated with First Class Honours in 1951.He joined the faculty of the University of Ghana in 1953, received his Ph.D. in Classics in 1957 and became a full professor in 1962.^[2]

Legacy

The Alexander Kwapong Hall at the University of Ghana was named after Professor Kwapong ^[3] at the University of Ghana. He was one time a Chairman of Council of State^[4] He was awarded the 1981 Simba Prize for Scholarly Essays (Rome) and is the author of many articles in scholarly journals. Professor Kwapong has served on numerous boards, including the Aspen Institute for Humanistic Studies and the International Council for Educational Development, the Association of African Universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities(President, 1971), the International Association of Universities, and the International Council for Philosophy and Humanistic Studies (Vice-President) and was Chairman of the Education Review Committee of Ghana.Also has a house named after him in Achimota School ^[5]

References

1. "Prof Alexander Kwapong passes away". www.graphic.com.gh. Daily Graphic. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
2. "Dr. Alex A. Kwapong". www.zoominfo.com. Zoom Info. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
3. "University of Ghana inaugurates hall in honour of first female graduate". www.vibeghana.com. Vibe Ghana. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
4. "Council Of State Chairman Violates Constitution". www.modernghana.com. Modern Ghana. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
5. "Professor Alexander A Kwapong". www.reconnectafrica.com. Reconnect Africa. Retrieved 22 August 2014.