The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has hosted members of the Industry and Scientific Advisory Board of the KNUST Engineering Education Project (KEEP) during a courtesy call at the Council Chamber.

The visit, held ahead of the board’s scheduled meeting, offered an opportunity for members to brief university leadership on the project’s progress and discuss prospects for deeper collaboration.

Provost of the College of Engineering, Professor Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko, announced that a board member has donated $20,000 to support KEEP’s ongoing activities.

He said the board considered it important to meet the Vice-Chancellor and attend the final session of the 59th Congregation before convening its formal meeting.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson expressed appreciation to the delegation for what she described as their unwavering commitment and strategic guidance.

“We hold in high regard the contributions you make to our students, our programmes, and the broader development of this institution,” she said.

Professor Dickson underscored the importance of leveraging alumni and advisory networks to drive excellence in engineering education and to equip graduates with industry-ready skills.

She encouraged members to continue mentoring students and supporting curriculum enhancement to help KNUST achieve its ambition of producing globally competitive engineers.

“It is people like you, committed, generous and visionary who make it possible for our students to dream bigger and reach higher,” she added.