Cuttington University
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1889 |
| Location | , 7°02′24″N 9°33′15″W / 7.0400000°N 9.5541667°W |
| Affiliations | Episcopal Church of the United States |
| Website | www.cuttington.org |
Cuttington University is a university in Liberia, formerly of Cape Palmas (1889-1929), now of Suacoco (1948-present). It was established by the Episcopal Church of the United States (ECUSA) and has been educating African, particularly Liberian, leaders for generations.
History
In 1887, Robert Fulton Cutting, treasurer of the ECUSA, donated $5000 to an Episcopalian bishop in Liberia for the establishment of a "manual arts school, a teacher-training institute and a theological institution for the building of an independent cadre of Liberian clergy". The university was finally established in 1889. Among the earliest graduates included "two chief justices of the Liberian Supreme Court and three associate justices, one minister of education and many civil servants".
Famous Alumni
Harry Moniba Vice President of the Republic of Liberia from 1984 - 1990.
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