The Academic City University has appointed Rev. Fr. Dr. Aaron Agbeshie Agorsor as the new Head of Department (HOD) for Communication Arts.
The appointment was announced in a congratulatory flyer released by the University, celebrating the Catholic priest, scholar and author on his new leadership role.
Rev. Fr. Dr. Agorsor is a priest of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra. He holds a Ph.D in English Literature from the Arizona State University (ASU) in the United States, where he is a Global Fellow at the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy.
He is a lecturer at Academic City University and his research and teaching interests span African American histories of race, digital storytelling, African cultures, Afrofuturism, transatlantic memory and decolonial studies.
An accomplished author, Fr. Agorsor is known for his book “Jesus’ Ministry of Liberation; A Companion after the Year of Mercy” which was launched at Christ the King Parish Hall in Accra in 2021. The book, inspired by Pope Francis’ Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, has been described as a message of hope for youth in despair.
Fr. Agorsor previously served in campus ministry at the All Saints Catholic Newman Center affiliated to Arizona State University, where he offered counselling, spiritual direction and pastoral care to students.
His appointment as HOD, Communication Arts is expected to bring a blend of academic excellence, pastoral leadership and innovative storytelling to Academic City University’s communication programme, which is noted for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students.
Academic City University, established in 2009, is a premium STEAM-focused private university in Accra.
By Robert Dela Mawuenyegah
