The landmark University of Guyana Foundation (UGF), which was 8 years in the making, will be officially launched at 13:00 hrs. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
Davendra Kissoon, University of Guyana’s 2020/2021 Valedictorian, receiving the President’s Medal for the Best Graduating Bachelor’s Degree Student, from His Excellency President Irfaan Ali on Monday.
Davendra Kissoon, 27, of Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, is basking in academic glory for copping the coveted title of the University of Guyana’s Valedictorian for the Class of 2020/2021 after successfully completing the requirement for a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Civil with Environmental Engineering with a 4.0 GPA. A perfect score!
Close to 2600 graduands of the University of Guyana (UG) will walk the virtual graduation stage in a series of ceremonies beginning February 4, 2022. However, they each have a unique and inspiring story of how they were able to beat the odds in their journey to academic glory.
As part of our ongoing series of student success stories, we feature below some of the graduands who have overcome various obstacles, including losing a loved one, dealing financial hardships, health complications, and domestic abuse while they were pursuing tertiary education.
“We Are Extremely Proud of What We Have Accomplished” – Single Parent Mother, Daughter Set to Walk UG’s Virtual Graduation Stage in Upcoming Convocation
L-R (Deandra Daniels (Daughter) & Pamela Atwell (Mother))
Ms. Ashwannie Harripersaud, Bachelor of Education
Our Beloved Dr. Yesu Persaud
It is with a profound sense of loss that the University of Guyana at this time records its institutional condolences on the passing of a keen and continuous supporter Dr Yesu Persaud.
First in Their Family to Acquire a University Education; UG Graduands Say They Are Now Able to Break Barriers and Work Towards Improvement of Self and Country
