Theresia Nkuo-Akenji
Theresia Nkuo-Akenji | |
|---|---|
| Vice-Chancellor | |
| Assumed office 27 November 2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cameroon |
| Education | St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (BSc)
University at Buffalo (MSc) Louisiana State University (PhD) |
| Occupation | Academic administrator, parasitologist |
Theresia Nkuo-Akenji is a Cameroonian academic administrator, parasitologist, and immunologist who has served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bamenda since November 27, 2015.[1][2] She previously held senior leadership roles at the University of Buea, including Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Internal Control.[3]
Early life and education
Nkuo-Akenji was born in Cameroon and she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medical Technology from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. She then obtained a Master's degree in Microbiology from the University at Buffalo, followed by a PhD in Parasitology and Immunology from Louisiana State University.[3]
Academic career
Nkuo-Akenji joined the University of Buea, Cameroon's first English-language university, as a lecturer in 1993.[2][3] During her stays un the institution, she assumed different positions, including the Head of the Department of Life Sciences, Vice-Dean of Student Affairs and Records in the Faculty of Science, Dean of the Faculty of Science, and Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences.[1] From 2013 to 2015, she served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor in Charge of Internal Control and Evaluation.[2] In 2015, Nkuo-Akenji was appointed the inaugural Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bamenda[3][4][5]
References
- ^ a b "Prof. Theresia Nkuo-Akenji". RUFORUM. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
- ^ a b c "Theresia Nkuo- Akenji". GUNi Network. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Prof. T. Nkuo-Akenji". RUFORUM. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
- ^ "At 15th Matriculation: UBa Welcomes Over Eleven Thousand New Students". University of Bamenda. 25 October 2025. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
- ^ "Prof Nkuo Theresa Akenji unveils grotto project in memory of parents". Prof Nkuo Theresa Akenji unveils grotto project in memory of parents. Retrieved 2025-11-19.