04/27/2026 | Press release | Archived content
The reception, hosted by University President Luke Wood, brought together top university administrators, faculty members, leaders of the Liberian community, and members of the official Liberian delegation.
President Boakai was accorded full academic honors in a setting reserved for distinguished guests, reflecting the importance of his visit and the high regard for his leadership. During the program, the President was presented with a commemorative plaque in recognition of his steadfast commitment to peace, reconciliation, and national stability.
In remarks at the ceremony, President Wood praised President Boakai's leadership, noting that he has closely followed the Liberian President's record and deeply admires his dedication to advancing peace and fostering unity within Liberia and across the region.
In response, President Boakai expressed profound gratitude for the honor, describing it as a meaningful symbol of Liberia's expanding global partnerships. The President expressed Liberia's interest to strengthening collaboration with international academic institutions, particularly in the areas of education, peacebuilding, and sustainable development.
The event highlights growing ties between Liberia and leading academic institutions abroad while highlighting international recognition of President Boakai's contributions to peace and good governance.