Garden City University matriculates students for 2026-2027 academic year

Garden City University (GCU) has officially welcomed its new cohort of students for the 2026-2027 academic year during its annual matriculation ceremony. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Eric Kwasi Ofori, formally inducted the freshmen and women into the university community, marking the formal start of their academic journey. He emphasized the importance of the university’s core values and the rigorous commitment required to succeed in their respective degree programs while contributing to the institution's legacy. During his address, Prof. Ofori challenged the students to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity and institutional ethos. He underscored that the quality of education provided by GCU is intrinsically linked to the ethical conduct and intellectual honesty of its student body. The Vice-Chancellor encouraged the matriculants to remain focused on their studies and to embrace the university’s reputation as a center for excellence, innovation, and holistic development. Addressing the university's physical growth, Prof. Ofori announced several strategic improvements aimed at enhancing the campus learning environment. This includes the planned construction of a new lecture complex designed to expand capacity and modernize the institution's classroom facilities. These infrastructure projects are part of a broader effort to ensure that the university remains equipped to handle its growing population while maintaining a conducive atmosphere for both teaching and research. The ceremony also provided a platform for student voices, with student representative Gloria Donkor highlighting specific challenges currently faced by the student body. She identified classroom shortages and security concerns as critical areas needing immediate attention, calling for reinforced safety measures and additional infrastructure to support the student experience. These remarks underscored the ongoing dialogue between the university administration and its students as the institution works toward its development goals for the 2026-2027 academic year.