Dr. Lucy Agyepong wins Education Excellence award at GAAS Women’s Awards

Dr. Lucy Agyepong, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Academic City University, has been honored with the Education Excellence award at the inaugural Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) Women’s Awards. Held in Accra, the ceremony celebrated prominent women making significant contributions to national development through their professional expertise. Dr. Agyepong was specifically recognized for her transformative leadership in engineering education and her dedication to fostering growth within the academic sector. The awards ceremony, themed "Breaking barriers and building nations," sought to highlight the achievements of women who have excelled in traditionally male-dominated fields. Dr. Agyepong was among 33 distinguished women recognized during the event, which spanned various categories including governance, peacebuilding, and health innovation. The GAAS initiative aims to create a platform for celebrating female excellence while inspiring the next generation of leaders in Ghana to pursue diverse career paths. Beyond her administrative role at Academic City University, Dr. Agyepong has been a vocal advocate for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Upon receiving the award, she emphasized the critical importance of mentorship in bridging the gender gap in technical fields. She called on academic and corporate institutions to implement structured support systems that encourage young women to pursue and persist in STEM careers, noting that such efforts are essential for the country's technological advancement. The recognition of Dr. Agyepong underscores the growing emphasis on engineering and technical education within Ghana’s higher education landscape. As Academic City University continues to position itself as a hub for innovation, her award highlights the role of institutional leadership in driving educational standards. The GAAS Women’s Awards set a new precedent for acknowledging female professionals whose work contributes directly to the socio-economic and intellectual fabric of the nation.