{
  "id": 19484927,
  "title": "Prof. McBagonluri inducted into Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, is first private university inductee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/prof-mcbagonluri-inducted-into-ghana-academy-of-arts-and-sciences-is",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T10:43:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/prof-mcbagonluri-inducted-into-ghana-academy-of-arts-and-sciences-is-first-private-university-inductee/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prof. Fred McBagonluri, the President of Academic City University, has been honored with induction into the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS). This marks the first time a private university has achieved such an honor, underscoring his remarkable career achievements.\n\nMcBagonluri's diverse expertise includes engineering, innovation, and education, bolstering Ghana’s science, technology, and innovation ecosystem. He holds prestigious degrees from U.S. and American universities, including a Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering from Central State University, a Master's in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Virginia Tech, a PhD in Materials Engineering from the University of Dayton, and an MBA in Management from MIT – all from the United States.\n\nPrior to his current role, he held prominent positions at major American companies like Siemens Healthcare, Becton, Dickinson & Co., and Joerns Healthcare, where his work resulted in groundbreaking medical technologies worth over US$250 million. He is credited with securing over 40 U.S. patents, a testament to his innovative prowess.\n\nElected as a Fellow in the GAAS, an esteemed body of Ghanaian scholars, McBagonluri was humbled by the recognition. He emphasized the importance of bridging the arts and sciences, noting that the intersection of these disciplines is crucial for addressing complex societal challenges. He stressed that while science provides the tools to solve problems, the arts offer insights into people, culture, and context, ensuring solutions are relevant and human-centered.\n\nReflecting on the Academy’s mission, McBagonluri highlighted the interdisciplinary approach at Academic City, where students are encouraged to merge technical knowledge with creativity, critical thinking, and societal understanding. He expressed his intention to embody this philosophy in his new role, aiming to cultivate the same ethos at the GAAS.",
  "summary": "Prof. Fred McBagonluri, President of Academic City University, has been inducted into the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) in recognition of his contributions to engineering, innovation, and education.",
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}