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19 April 2023
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Story Kekeletso Takang
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Among the thousands of new graduates obtaining qualifications during the University of the Free State’s (UFS) April graduation ceremony, were twins – Angel and Angelica Eksteen. The duo obtained their Bachelor of Education degrees in the Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching with distinctions during the Faculty of Education ceremony on 18 April 2023.
Angel says the journey to graduating was challenging, but worth it. “The most fulfilling thing about graduating was seeing the excitement and pride on our aunt and grandmother’s faces, making the challenges worth it.”
Angelica says their education journey has only just begun. Next in line for the twins is Bachelor of Education honours degrees. “And while we strive towards that, we will be the best teachers in the profession.”
US educational expert visits UFS
2006-08-07
Dr Benjamin Quillian, senior vice-president: business and operations at the American Council of Education (ACE), visited the University of the Free State (UFS). Dr Quillian is an expert in the areas of strategic planning and budgeting and revenue generation in higher education. Before joining the ACE, Dr Quillian was associated to the California State University-Fresno.
During his meeting with the UFS management were from the left: Dr Ezekiel Moraka (Vice-Rector: Student Affairs at the UFS), Prof Magda Fourie (Vice-Rector: Academic Planning at the UFS) and Dr Quillian.