The African University College of Communications (AUCC) is set to officially launch its new status as a fully-fledged autonomous university, now renamed the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB).

This milestone follows the Presidential Charter granted the university on December 19, 2024, allowing AUCB to operate as an independent degree-awarding institution.

In a statement ahead of the grand launch, the Vice Chancelor of AUCB, Prof. Abeku Blankson has described the transition as a “historic moment that redefines the future and strengthens its commitment to academic excellence, creativity, innovation, growth, and an expanded vision for higher education in Ghana and beyond.”

The official launch, scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025, will herald a series of celebratory events, including a photo exhibition, media engagements, an alumni homecoming and recognition, a street activation, student presentations, games, and a thanksgiving service at the Evangel Assemblies of God Church in Adabraka.

The four-day event will bring together alumni, students, faculty, community members, government officials, and industry leaders to celebrate AUCB's achievement and journey.

AUCB LAUNCH CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES – AUCB CAMPUS, ADABRAKA

DAY 1(Thursday, 13th February 2025)

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Official Launch Ceremony

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM: Photo Exhibition

11:20 AM – 12:00 PM: Media Interviews

DAY 2 (Friday, 14th February 2025)

9:00 AM: Street Activation/Float

6:00 PM: Karibu Alumni Homecoming & Recognition Night

Day 3 (Saturday 15th February 2025)

9:00 AM: Student Presentations,

Games, Music and Entertainment

Day 4 (Sunday, 16th February 2025)

9:00 AM: All-White Thanksgiving Service (Evangel Assemblies of God Church, Adabraka)

Background

The African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) was established as the Africa Institute of Journalism and Communications (AIJC), in 2002 by Hon. Kojo Yankah. Initially offering a Diploma in Communication Studies, it gained accreditation as a tertiary institution in 2004. In 2007, AIJC received approval to offer BA degrees, transforming into AUCC, the first university college in Africa specializing in Journalism and Communication Studies. By 2010, it expanded to include BSc programs in Business Administration. The university started its postgraduate program in in 2018,

AUCB is recognized as a UNESCO Centre of Excellence, partners with universities worldwide, and is a member of the Council of Independent Universities (CIU), Ghana.

To enhance learning and research, AUCC has established several centres and institutes, including: Kwabena Nketia Centre for Africana Studies, Ama Ata Aidoo Center for Creative writing and a Business and Professional Development Center.

With its continued growth and recent transition to an autonomous university, AUCB remains committed to academic excellence.