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SULC team expands campus footprint to Ghana during recent expedition
The Southern University Law Center (SULC) Office of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, led by Vice Chancellor Marla Dickerson, recently embarked on a successful trip to Ghana for the Afro Sports Summit 2023. This delegation included Torrence Burnett, coordinator of Sports and Entertainment Programming, Christopher Turner, director of the Mixed Reality Virtual Innovation Gaming and Esports Institute, and Kwesi Hayford, president of the Esports Association in Ghana.
The delegation represented SULC in a panel discussion centered on driving legal excellence in gaming, esports, music, and entertainment. The audience was highly receptive, demonstrating a keen interest in applying legal expertise in these emerging and dynamic fields. The trip was a testament to the dedication of SULC to expanding its footprint beyond its home soil.
Business leaders, private and public universities in Ghana expressed a strong desire to collaborate with SULC in these areas of expertise. This interest aligns perfectly with SULC's mission to provide world-class education, foster innovation, and cultivate strategic partnerships.
Burnett made significant strides in connecting with local music artists, visiting studios, and discussing future structures with talent in Ghana. His interactions highlighted the potential for a more integrated and mutually beneficial relationship between SULC and the Ghanaian music industry.
Dickerson engaged with local lawyers and firms during the conference, discussing potential student internship programs in Ghana. These discussions underscore the commitment of SULC to providing its students with global exposure and practical experiences, preparing them for careers in a globalized world.
Turner engaged in productive discussions with universities and professional esports organizations about potential future collaborations. These discussions also encompassed the SULC Crossover event with the Esports Association, Ghana. This event exemplified the potential of esports as a tool for education, motivation, and elevation for the people of Ghana.
This trip, however, is not just a one-time activation. It echoes the sustained efforts to prepare our lawyer leaders for both domestic and global facets of the law. The team believes we can foster the results into a long-term commitment from SULC to contribute to Ghana’s local education and elevation and to simultaneously expand the pathways for SULC’s graduates to interface in global legal matters.
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