Ashesi’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony will take place on May 15, 2026, at 9.00 am, at the Archer Cornfield Courtyard.

What if the most powerful thing you could do for Africa was change how it educated its leaders? Twenty-four years ago, Ashesi opened with that question. Here is a reflection on our journey since then.

For some, it started with a visit to campus. For others, it was with a reflection of shifts in needed skills after time spent in industry, a conversation with an alum, or learning about a faculty member’s journey.

From welcoming pioneering graduate program students to the expansion of our campus footprint, 2025 helped Ashesi’s light travel further.

How are Africa’s Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) approaching AI use? Two new reports commissioned by the Qatar Foundation’s World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) explore opportunities.

For the past decade, the Ghana Climate Innovation Center (GCIC) at Ashesi has empowered hundreds of climate-smart ventures, influenced national policy, and built partnerships that are driving inclusive and sustainable growth.