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University of Liberia - UL Official Facebook Account of the University of Liberia. The University of Liberia, formerly Liberia College, opened in 1863. Two of these men, Dr. J.
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In 1951 Liberia College was transformed to the University of Liberia by an Act of Legislature. The school is one of the oldest accredited institutions of higher learning in West Africa and is credited with training leaders in various disciplines. The University of Liberia is a state owned University and functions as an autonomous institution. The University has seven undergraduate colleges, three

professional schools (including a law school, medical school, medical and school of pharmacy) and four graduate programs spread over four campuses. These are Capitol Hill, Medical School and the David A. Straz Technical and Vocational School. Since its inception, thirteen (13) very able men and woman have directed the course of its development. Max Bond (1951 -1954) and Dr. Kermit C. King (1955 - 1958), were Americans. These educators brought enlightened leadership to the University and are responsible for exceptional progress during that period. In 1959, the first Liberia (3rd UL President), Dr. Rocheforte L. Weeks was appointed to head the University. He amicably and ably the led Institution for 1959 - 1972 as longest serving President to date. In 2017, the 13th President, Dr. Emmet A. Dennis retired following 9 years of exceptional rebuilding leadership. The 14th President, and 2nd woman to lead ULis Dr. Ophelia Inez Weeks, daughter of the 3rd UL President. Undergraduate Program - Liberia College (Social Science and Humanities), W.V.S. Tubman Teachers College, A. Romeo Horton College of Business & Public Administration, William R. Tolbert College of Agriculture and Forestry, Thomas J.R. Faulkner College of Science & Technology, College of Engineering, College of General Studies, David Straz - Sinje Technical & Vocational College and Nursing & Midwifery Programs. Academic and Research Institutes - Institute of Population Studies, Kofi Annan Institute of Conflict Transformation, Confucius Institute, Research Institute and Institute for Policy Studies and Research. Graduate Programs - Ibrahim Badamasi Babagida school of International Relations studies, Graduate program in Education and Supervision, Graduate program in Regional Planning, Graduate program in Business & Public Administration. Professional Schools - Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, A.M. Dogliotti College of Medicine and School of Pharmacy. The University currently has the total enrollment of 22,000 studies with over 2000 faculty and staff.

Don't Miss It! May 29!The University of Liberia (UL) will officially launch a Division of Athletics and Sports tomorrow,...
28/05/2026

Don't Miss It! May 29!

The University of Liberia (UL) will officially launch a Division of Athletics and Sports tomorrow, Friday, May 29, 2026. Don't Miss it!

The launching ceremony will take place at the university’s Capitol Hill Auditorium at 11:00 a.m.

The University of Liberia invites all guests, students, staff, faculty, and administrators to attend the ceremony, marking the launch.

27/05/2026

UL Hosts LIA, ARB Seminar For Architects, Unveils Three-Tier Framework

The University of Liberia hosted a one-day seminar organized by the Liberian Institute of Architects (LIA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB), introducing a three-tier process designed to ensure that only qualified practitioners earn the title of architect.
The seminar was held on the Capitol Hill campus on Friday, May 15, and also marked the official launch of the Architects Registration Program (ARP), with panelists from the Ministry of Public Works, LIA, Engineering Society of Liberia, National Commission on Higher Education, and the Ministry of Commerce. It brought together architects and industry practitioners, government officials, university administrators, faculty, staff, and students at the Capitol Hill Auditorium.

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27/05/2026

UL Hosts Celebration of International Day of Biological Diversity

The University of Liberia on Friday hosted the 2026 International Day of Biological Diversity celebration on its Capitol Hill campus to provide education and increase public awareness about biodiversity. The program, held on May 22 in line with the United Nations’ observance, was organized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with the University of Liberia (UL) and Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF).
It was themed, “Acting locally for global impact,” underscoring the need for communities and institutions to take practical steps at the local level to protect biodiversity and to highlight its role in safeguarding animals, plants, forests, oceans, and ecosystems.

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25/05/2026

A one-hour radio talk-show where UL President, Dr. Maparyan, provides updates on the status of the university and addresses the concerns of the general public.

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University of Liberia To Launch Division of Athletics and SportsCapitol Hill, May 23, 2026— The University of Liberia (U...
23/05/2026

University of Liberia To Launch Division of Athletics and Sports

Capitol Hill, May 23, 2026— The University of Liberia (UL) will officially launch a Division of Athletics and Sports to institutionalize athletics and sports as a core pillar of student development and campus life.

The launching ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 29, at the university’s Capitol Hill Auditorium. Prof. Sekou Konneh, UL’s former Vice President for Student Affairs, will head the unit, bringing with him decades of extensive experience and knowledge in national-level sports and athletics leadership.

The initiative, the university says, marks a defining moment in its history as it seeks to nurture students who excel not only academically, but also physically, competitively, and in character.

The launch ceremony will be attended by government officials, members of the diplomatic community, business leaders, University of Liberia staff, faculty, students, and other distinguished invited guests.

In addition, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon, will serve as chief launcher for the occasion. Mr. Debar W. Allen, Country Manager of Bea Mountain, will serve as co-launcher, while Hon. Cornelia W. Kruah, Minister of Youth and Sports, will deliver the keynote address.

The University of Liberia urges all invited guests to attend the ceremony as it celebrates the launch.

Notice! Notice!! Notice!!!Diplomas are now ready for the 105th Commencement Convocation of the Univ...
22/05/2026

Notice! Notice!! Notice!!!

Diplomas are now ready for the 105th Commencement Convocation of the University of Liberia held on February 25 & 27, 2026 respectively from the following Colleges and Programs:

1. William V. S. Tubman College of Education
2. Amos C. Sawyer College of Social Sciences and Humanities (formerly Liberia College)
3. William R. Tolbert, Jr. College of Agriculture and Forestry
4. T.J.R. Faulkner College of Science and Technology (All departments except Biomedical Science and General Biology)
5. Graduate Programs
A. Education
B. Regional Science
C. International Studies
D. Peace Studies

Your diploma can be picked up from the Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees in the Office of the President, University of Liberia, Cassell Building, from Mondays-Fridays, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Please remember to bring proof of clearance (Graduation Fee Payment Receipt, Final Financial Clearance from the Business and Finance Office (BFO), Thesis Clearance for the Office of the Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, and Valid ID card).

Signed: Cllr. Norris Tweah
Vice President for University Relations

22/05/2026

Under the theme: "Acting locally for global impact," the International Day of Biological Diversity is being celebrated at the UL Central Campus on Capitol Hill.

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22/05/2026

"The Child Who Saw The Liberian Civil War - A Dream That Came to Pass" is a book written by Dr. John Gibson Keykpo, a professor at the University of Liberia. This event is held in the Auditorium of the University of Liberia Capitol Hill Campus.

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21/05/2026

The University of Liberia and Senegal’s Cheikh Anta Diop University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate student and faculty exchanges between the two institutions. UL President Dr. Layli Maparyan signed the agreement on behalf of her institution, while UCAD Vice Rector Prof. Idrissa Ly, signed for his institution in Dakar, Senegal.

Read more here:
https://ul.edu.lr/new/ul-ucad-sign-mou-to-facilitate-student-and-faculty-exchanges/

UL Professor Dr. Keykpo To Launch Book On Friday, May 22Monrovia, May 20, 2026 – University of Liberia Professor Dr. Joh...
20/05/2026

UL Professor Dr. Keykpo To Launch Book On Friday, May 22

Monrovia, May 20, 2026 – University of Liberia Professor Dr. John Gibson Keykpo is expected to launch his book, “The Child Who Saw The Liberian Civil War – A Dream That Came to Pass,” this Friday, May 22, in the Auditorium of the university’s Capitol Hill campus. The one-hour program begins at 10:00 a.m. The University of Liberia is encouraging students, faculty, staff, and administrators to grace the ceremony.

The book recounts one of Africa’s deadliest domestic conflicts, the Liberian Civil War that lasted fourteen years, killing more than 250,000 Liberians and displacing more than 800,000 others. It explores the devastating war and the political and social issues in Liberia at the time. Narrated by a character known as SJ. Wopear, portions of this book follow the changing opinions of a boy who becomes a man in the midst of pervasive cultural conflict. Readers can choose to read the historic accounts, the events as seen by someone who experienced them, or both. Before its launch in Liberia this Friday, May 22, 2026, it was already launched in the U.S. and in other countries.

About the Author

Dr. John Gibson Keykpo is an associate professor at the University of Liberia Graduate School in Education Administration and Supervision and is the director of said graduate program. A 1977 graduate of Carroll High School, Yekepa, Dr. Keykpo went on to graduate from Cuttington University College in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics. Dr. Keykpo is also a 1989-1990 Fellow of Cornell University, New York.

In the year 2000, Dr. Keykpo obtained his Master of Arts degree in Psychology and Counselling with honors from Alder Graduate School of Professional Psychology in Minnesota. In 2013, the author obtained his doctorate degree in Leadership Education with honor from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Professionally, Dr. Keykpo served as a mental health program director for more than a decade. He later worked in banking before entering his current role at the University of Liberia.

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