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  "id": 4678351,
  "title": "AIT graduates 572 students as PhD alumni surpass 100",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/ait-graduates-572-students-as-phd-alumni-surpass-100",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T16:27:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ait-graduates-572-students-as-phd-alumni-surpass-100/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) recently concluded its 22nd Graduation Ceremony, bestowing 572 degrees upon its doctoral, master's, and bachelor's program graduates. The class of 2026 consisted of eight PhD scholars, 69 master's graduates, and 495 bachelor's graduates, with the latter 405 completing on-campus programs and 90 through AIT's Open University initiatives. Among the highlight of the event was the graduation of the eight new PhD scholars, elevating AIT's total number of PhD graduates to over 100. This marks 14 such milestones for the university. AIT President, Prof. Clement K. Dzidonu, hailed the feat as a significant milestone for the institution, noting that more than half of its recent PhD graduates have attained professorial rank within three years of completing their studies. He further emphasized AIT's growing impact on Ghana's higher education landscape, as faculty members from several public and private universities are among AIT's successful PhD graduates. Moreover, AIT's postgraduate research programs span Engineering, Information Technology, Education, and Business Administration, contributing to the nation's science, technology, and innovation agenda. The graduation ceremony also welcomed 495 new bachelor's graduates and 69 master's graduates into the AIT alumni community, further bolstering the university's network of skilled professionals entering Ghana’s workforce. Emeritus Prof. Ivan Addae-Mensah, Chairman of the AIT Board of Trustees, commended the university for its achievements despite its young age, describing AIT as a \"fast becoming a world-class private technological university.\" He urged the graduates to embrace lifelong learning, given the rapidly transforming world driven by Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies. Prof. Dzidonu challenged the graduates to become \"Sovereign Lifelong Learners,\" stressing the importance of continuously developing their skills, knowledge, and professional capabilities to build successful careers and contribute meaningfully to society.",
  "summary": "The Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) has held its 22nd Graduation Ceremony, with 572 students graduating from its doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s programmes. The graduating class comprised eight PhD scholars, 69 master’s graduates and 495 bachelor’s graduates. Of the bachelor’s graduates, 405 completed AIT’s campus-based programmes, while 90 graduated through the University’s Open University…",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Accra Institute of Technology holds 22nd graduation as 572 students graduate and PhD alumni surpass 100",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/accra-institute-of-technology-holds-22nd-graduation-as-572-students",
        "published": "2026-08-31T15:22:06.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "AIT graduates 572 students as PhD alumni surpass 100 at 22nd Graduation Ceremony",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/ait-graduates-572-students-as-phd-alumni-surpass-100-at-22nd",
        "published": "2026-08-31T16:37:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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