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Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda). Family Scolopacidae, order Charadriiformes.

I've seen these birds only a handful of times, and it's incredibly special every time. They live in grassy prairies, open meadows, and fields. It can be hard to spot them among the tall grasses. Luckily this one and a few others had come towards the road so I could get a quick picture.

Blessed Godsbrain Smart, who is popularly known as Captain Smart, has received a big recognition from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). The well-known broadcaster was honoured as the Overall Best Graduating Student for Project Work Campus Cohorts. This achievement has made many Ghanaians proud, especially viewers of his popular morning show. Captain Smart is the host of the…

Parliamentary Committee on Education commends UPSA’s innovative business model of self-financing infrastructure projects

Parliamentary Committee on Education commends UPSA’s innovative business model of self-financing infrastructure projects Members of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education have commended the Management of the UPSA for their sterling leadership and innovative approach to higher education management, which has positioned the University as one of the most preferred centres for academic…

A determined young Lady from Ghana named Naziha Amin Gombillah has fought back to emerge as the best graduating student of the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) after initially struggling to gain admission into the institution.

Naziha Amin graduated with a first-class Bachelor’s degree in Law scoring an outstanding 3.74-grade point out of a possible 4.00, earning her the title of being the institution’s valedictorian. She also broke the institution’s record as the first-ever graduate to earn in first-class degree in Law.

Speaking on her journey to achieving outstanding academic success, Naziha Amin narrated that she struggled to gain admission into the university after failing Mathematics in her first West African Examination (WAEC).

She had to resit the examination the following year, delaying her academic progress by a year. She expressed that not only was it difficult to gain admission, but she also struggled with courses while in school. “Even at the university level, there were times it got tough,” she said.

“I thought I would resit certain courses, but giving up never crossed my mind. I had started it, so I had to complete it. I had to make my parents proud,” she added.

UPSA Enrolls Over 80 graduate students

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor Abednego F. O. Amartey, has charged newly-admitted students to be guided by the University’s values of integrity, service, responsibility and respect for one another as they embark on their new journeys. Prof Okoe Amartey made the call at the 2022 matriculation ceremony to formally welcome some 83 fresh…

Former Kotoko Chairman Appointed UPSA’s Chancellor.

The Governing Council of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has nominated Dr. Kofi Koduah Sarpong, former Asante Kotoko Executive Board Chairman, as the University’s new Chancellor. Dr. Sarpong’s appointment was announced to the university community in a circular signed by the Registrar, Dr. Koryoe Anim-Wright, on January 24, 2022. According to the circular, the decision was…

Two UPSA Students Were Expelled From the Hostel for Alleged Lesbianism.

Two female residents of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) have been expelled from the university’s hostel for allegedly engaging in a threesome with a non-resident male. According to the institute, the aforementioned females fondled each other during their sexual adventure and engaged in some form of lesbianism. “Acts of lesbianism are prohibited by Section 1.28.11(g) of the…