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By: Alhaji Umaru Gbow

Credit: Public Relations Assistant, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø University ( Ayuba Koroma)

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, Sierra Leone – United States Ambassador Bryan D. Hunt visited ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø University’s Bo Campus on October 29, 2024, to explore partnership opportunities in higher education.

Ambassador Hunt emphasized the importance of collaboration, specifically to advance ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s veterinary medicine program and broader educational goals. "We are committed to strengthening our partnership to support higher education in Sierra Leone," he stated.

Highlighting a longstanding relationship with the U.S. Embassy, Ambassador Hunt noted that ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø University has benefited from numerous Fulbright scholarships. He also praised Dr. Joshua Liu McDermott, a Fulbright Scholar at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, for his impactful contributions.

Professor Bashiru Mohamed Koroma, Vice-Chancellor and Principal outlined plans for new campuses, a medical school, and a veterinary school aimed at addressing health and education needs in Sierra Leone.

Ambassador Hunt reaffirmed U.S. support, encouraging ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø to explore USAID grants and partnerships with American universities. Both parties expressed optimism for a fruitful collaboration to enhance educational opportunities in Sierra Leone.

Public Relations Unit, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø University