Liberia: AME University Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence, Hosts Two-Day Alumni Day and Homecoming

Monrovia- The African Methodist Episcopal University Alumni Association (AMEUAA) over the weekend hosted a two-day Alumni Day Celebration marking the university’s 30th anniversary under the inspiring theme: “Reconnecting Our Memories.”

The event started with a grand parade and brought together past and present students, faculty, and friends of the university in a vibrant atmosphere of reflection, recognition, and renewal of commitment to higher education and nation-building.

AME University Alumni Association President Emmauel Tieh Delamy saluted Alumni as he highlighted achievements.

Delivering the opening remarks, President of the AMEU Alumni Association Delamy, extended greetings on behalf of over 8,000 graduates worldwide.

He described the 30th anniversary as a historic milestone for the institution, celebrating “three decades of academic excellence, leadership development, and nation-building.”

Mr. Delamy reflected on the association’s achievements since his team’s induction in November 2019, including: Revival of the Dr. Louise C. York Education Endowment Fund, providing financial aid to 103 students, 63 of whom have since graduated.

The AMEUAA Data Package Project provided free internet access to over 500 students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The AMEUAA $1 Rally, offering financial and moral support to faculty and alumni during the health crisis, launch of the Career Development and Mentorship Program and Financial Contribution toward the construction of AMEU’s Forensic Science Laboratory.

Mr. Delamy encouraged continued alumni engagement, emphasizing that active participation, financial contributions, and mentorship are essential to sustaining the institution’s legacy. He also announced plans for 2026 leadership elections and new alumni initiatives to strengthen connections and professional development.

President Delamy mentioned that “Our university experience does not end at graduation -it is built and sustained through commitment, connection, and collective effort.”

The Vice President Administration of National Oil Company of Liberia Boakai Jaleiba served as Keynote Speaker and Inducting Officer. Mr. Jaleiba, a former student leader, delivered an emotional and inspiring address, drawing from his journey as a former student leader and proud graduate.

Reflecting on his student days in the early 2000s, Mr.  Jaleiba recounted the challenges and triumphs that shaped the AMEU spirit-from leaky classrooms and scarce resources to the powerful resilience that defined its graduates.

“AMEU was a whispered promise in a landscape of established institutions-a flicker of light that we were determined to fan into a blazing sun,” Mr. Jaleiba said. “Today, that light shines brighter than ever, illuminating the path for generations to come.”

He praised the university’s enduring growth and lauded the upcoming Forensic Laboratory Project as “a beacon of justice and science for future generations.”

In a moving gesture, Mr.  Jaleiba announced that he would volunteer his services as a lecturer and mentor, offering free academic support to students as a token of gratitude to the university that shaped his career.

“Carry this legacy not as a weight upon your back, but as wings upon your spirit,” he charged the Class Sports and Social Unity Marked the Climax.

The celebration climaxed with a lively Inter-University Alumni Sports Tournament, featuring teams from the University of Liberia, United Methodist University, AME Zion University, Adventist University of West Africa, and Stella Maris Polytechnic University Alumni Associations.

As part of the sporting festivities, AMEUAA renewed its national call to action against rape, sexual abuse, and drug abuse, urging all alumni associations to unite in tackling social ills affecting Liberia’s youth.

The 30^th Anniversary Alumni Day not only celebrated AMEU’s rich history but also reinforced its vision of producing leaders who embody excellence, integrity, and service to humanity.

 “In union, strong success is sure,” President Delamy affirmed, closing the ceremony with optimism for AMEU’s continued impact across Liberia and beyond.