MONROVIA – Associate Professor Dr. Josephus Gbala-hinnih Moses Gray, Dean of the Amos C. Sawyer College of Social Sciences and Humanities, has commended Mr. Matthew Gormah for successfully earning a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Parul University in India. The graduation took place on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Before pursuing graduate studies abroad, Mr. Gormah served as a dedicated Teaching Assistant in the Department of Social Work at the University of Liberia. He completed his undergraduate degree in Social Work with distinction, graduating Magna Cum Laude and serving as valedictorian of the University of Liberia’s 102nd graduating class. His cohort included graduates from the Amos C. Sawyer College, William V.S. Tubman College of Education, and the David A. Straz Technical and Vocational College.
Gormah was one of several University of Liberia-sponsored scholars who traveled to India for advanced academic training under the institution’s faculty development program. On Monday, June 15, 2025, following the completion of his studies, Gormah returned to the University of Liberia and paid a courtesy visit to the office of Dean Gray to present a copy of his Master’s dissertation, titled Challenges Faced by the Elderly: A Study Conducted Among the Aged of Waghodia Village. The research was conducted under the guidance of Professor Dr. M. N. Parmar, Dean of the Parul Institute of Social Work.
Receiving the dissertation with great pride, Dr. Gray praised Mr. Gormah for his exceptional commitment to academic excellence and for upholding the values of the University of Liberia. He described Gormah’s journey as inspirational and said his return marks a valuable addition to the academic strength of the college.
“You have made the President of the University of Liberia, Dr. Layli Maparyan, and everyone at the Amos C. Sawyer College proud through your hard work and achievements in India,” Dr. Gray remarked. He also acknowledged the university’s critical role in supporting Gormah’s postgraduate education through scholarship and guidance.
Dr. Gray expressed confidence that Gormah will contribute meaningfully to the college’s mission by helping to deliver quality education to the next generation of Liberians. “I will watch with pride as you take your place among the distinguished faculty members of our great college to impact quality education into the next generation,” Dr. Gray stated. “Congratulations on your well-deserved success.”
