{"id":26047,"date":"2026-06-17T13:08:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T13:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ul.edu.lr\/new\/?p=26047"},"modified":"2026-06-17T13:08:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T13:08:43","slug":"uls-a-c-s-college-dedicates-renovated-lounge-honors-nasscorp-director-general","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ul.edu.lr\/new\/uls-a-c-s-college-dedicates-renovated-lounge-honors-nasscorp-director-general\/","title":{"rendered":"UL\u2019s A.C.S. College Dedicates Renovated Lounge, Honors NASSCORP Director General"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fendall, Liberia, June 17, 2026 \u2013 <\/strong> The University of Liberia\u2019s Amos C. Sawyer (ACS) College of Social Sciences and Humanities recently recognized the contributions of a mother and son \u2013 a prominent institutional supporter and a pioneering educator whose work helped shape the university\u2019s development across generations \u2013 during a ceremony marking the dedication of newly renovated faculty and administrative facilities at its Fendall campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A portrait of the late Prof. Agnes vonBallmoos is being presented to her son, Mr. vonBallmoos<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n



The honorees were National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) Director General Dewitt vonBallmoos and his late mother, Prof. Agnes vonBallmoos, who were acknowledged for their respective contributions to the university.

College officials said vonBallmoos was honored for helping secure support that contributed to improvements at the institution, including the renovation of the faculty lounge and dean\u2019s office dedicated during the June 5 ceremony.

A certificate of honor presented to vonBallmoos cited his \u201ckindness and investment in education,\u201d saying his support has helped strengthen opportunities for students and faculty.

The college said Prof. vonBallmoos was recognized for her lasting contributions to academia and music, including her role in establishing the university\u2019s music program.

According to the college, she taught music at the University of Liberia from 1961 to 1990 and helped preserve Liberian folk music through the collection, transcription and arrangement of traditional songs from communities across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UL’s A.C.S. College students read the certificate of honor <\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n



Before her death on March 29, 2000, in London, United Kingdom, the college said she was an alumna of the University of Liberia and earned a law degree in 1989 from the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law. It described her as both a music professor and a lawyer who worked to preserve Liberian folk music by collecting and transcribing songs from different communities, as well as composing original arrangements.

\u201cUnder her distinguished leadership, the UL Choir gained international attention and recognition for its splendid performances,\u201d the college said.

In remarks during the event, Dr. Josephus Gray, Dean of the A.C.S. College, said Mr. vonBallmoos was invited to the results of NASSCORP\u2019s support, including recent improvements to the college. Dr. Gray said Mr. vonBallmoos had provided US$5,000, which he said helped enhance the facility.

Responding, Mr. vonBallmoos \u2013 an alumnus of the University of Liberia \u2013 pledged continued support. He said he would act whenever requested.
Sen. Numene T.H. Bartekwa, Chair of the University of Liberia Board of Trustees, said he was encouraged by the university\u2019s leadership and urged students to represent the institution positively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(L-R) Mr. vonBallmoos receives certificate of honor from UL Vice President Dr. Agnes Reeves-Taylor<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n



\u201cI want to thank all of you for your willingness to acquire education through our institution,\u201d said Sen. Bartekwa.
Dr. Agnes Reeves Taylor, Vice President for Academic Affairs, said the university appreciated NASSCORP for its assistance. She also commended the students and the college for honoring Prof. vonBallmoos through a portrait named in her memory.

\u201cIt is very important that we continue this kind of process, where we will give the crowns. She’s dead now, but her son is here to \u2026 receive this kind of award,\u201d said Dr. Reeves-Taylor.

She also challenged students to focus on producing \u201cgreat things\u201d and to ensure that their association with the university is not marred by controversy.
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Fendall, Liberia, June 17, 2026 \u2013 The University of Liberia\u2019s Amos C. Sawyer (ACS) College of Social Sciences and Humanities recently recognized the contributions of a mother and son \u2013 a prominent institutional supporter and a pioneering educator whose work helped shape the university\u2019s development […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":142,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"iawp_total_views":11,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26047","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t