13th March 2024 11:30:08 AM
2 mins readDuring Ghana Month, we shine a spotlight on one of Ghana's greats.
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Florence Abena Dolphyne's journey from selling bread and kenkey after school to becoming Ghana's first female professor is a testament to her resilience and determination.
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Born and raised in Achinakrom in the Ejisu Municipal, Dolphyne was raised in a Methodist home, with her father being a Methodist minister.
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Her educational path began at Wenchi Methodist Primary School and Mmofraturo Girls’ Boarding School in Kumasi. She later attended Wesley Girls’ High School in Cape Coast and Mfantsipim School for her sixth form education, which was then a boys' school with a mixed sixth-form section.
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of Ghana (UG)
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Dolphyne's academic pursuits led her to the University of Ghana in 1958, where she began her journey in higher education. She furthered her studies at the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies in the UK.
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Her career in academia started as a teacher at Labone Senior High School in Accra. However, her passion for linguistics and education led her to join the academic staff at the University of Ghana in September 1965.
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Over the years, she rose through the ranks, serving as the Head of the Linguistics Department on two separate occasions and as the Senior Tutor and Warden of Volta Hall, the university's only female hall of residence at the time.
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In 1996, Florence Abena Dolphyne made history as the first woman to be appointed a professor in Ghana. Her contributions to academia and her leadership were further recognized when she became the first female pro-vice chancellor of the University of Ghana.
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Through her dedication and hard work, Professor Dolphyne has not only shattered glass ceilings but has also paved the way for future generations of women in academia. Her story is a true inspiration and a testament to the power of perseverance and education.
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