UGCSI REACHES AGAIN INTO ZAMBIA AFRICA

Prof. Donella Pitzl with UGCSI Alumni Gabriel Mwamba
and Stanford Chifita

In January of 2017, in Lusaka Zambia, United Graduate College and Seminary International Chief Chancellor, Prof. Clyde Rivers and Vice Chancellor, Prof. Donella Pitzl had the honor of presenting an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Humanities to Stanford Chifita. 

Our Honor System has established a new culture. It is a culture that believes the ones that have done the job are worthy to receive the same title as those that have labored in the education system. An Honorary Award is given for what has been accomplished by the recipient. UGCSI holds to a skills and philosophy education model. 

Stanford Chifita has more than exemplified UGCSI's skills and philosophy standard in his life's work to advance God's Kingdom through Television and Radio. He started from nothing, with little to any knowledge of what it would take to build his vision of having a broadcasting station. His hard work and creative mind created the largest digital Faith-based TV and Radio Station in Zambia. Within his business he is training young people in the art of broadcasting, reporting and the technical skills of broadcasting. His skills have created a philosophy that is creating jobs and teaching skills for life. He has been such a success that the country is looking to him to train other broadcasters in digital broadcasting. Zambia has been in an analogy system and is now requiring broadcaster to convert to digital. Revelation TV Broadcasting, Chifita's company, has been called upon to help the country in this conversion. 

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Donella Pitzl commented for this article. "I was privileged to present Stanford Chifita with his Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Humanities in Lusaka Zambia. This man was so humble and overwhelmed by this presentation. He later shared that he had been praying about what he should do because the country was going to require a degree for him to continue to own his own broadcasting company. When we met him and saw his work, Chief Chancellor Prof. Rivers and I felt we were to award him with this Honorary Degree. As it turned out, this was the answer to his prayers. He can now keep his life's work and move forward. It was an example of how powerful honor is and what can come from it. His work was an example of the heart of what UGCSI believes about skills and philosophy education."

VICE CHANCELLOR OF UGCSI RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTORATE FROM LATIN UNIVERSITY OF THEOLOGY

Professor Donella Pitzl

In Chicago on the set of Christ Family Network TV, Professor Donella Pitzl was presented the Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Society and Human Rights from Latin University of Theology. She was awarded this honorary degree for her proven work in developing curriculum that is changing the way people live, act and think around the world. Her innovative education model is being used by educators, leaders and life skill coaches globally.

Prof. Pitzl commented,"It is indeed a huge honor to have this degree presented to me. It is interesting how you can work at something without thinking of a reward, but rather how you can help others. Then one day you find yourself honored...it is truly humbling. I want to thank Dr. Tigerino, President and Founder of Latin University of Theology for allowing Professor Clyde Rivers to present me with the Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Society and Human Rights. I will cherish it." 

Latin University of Theology has been operating for more than a decade and has graduated over 25,000 missionaries and ministers from the U.S.A., Latin America, Europe and Africa. This distance learning university is based out of Inglewood California. The university provides degrees in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, and Biblical Counseling.

HONORARY DOCTORATE IN HUMANITIES AWARDED TO FORMER FIRST LADY OF ZAMBIA AFRICA

Former First Lady of Zambia Vera Tembo Chiluba with
UGCSI Vice Chancellor, Prof. Donella Pitzl

In Zambia Africa, January 2017, United Graduate College and Seminary International presented an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Philosophy in Humanities to Former First Lady of Zambia Africa. First Lady Vera Tembo Chiluba has been a leader of her people for many years. UGCSI recognizes her heart for mankind in her actions and life record. She has a heart for women and orphans in her country and has spent much of her life attending to their needs. She is greatly honored in Zambia and it was an honor for United Graduate College and Seminary International to be able to bestow upon her this Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy in Humanities.

The ceremony took place in the Capitol City of Lusaka with Chief Chancellor Professor Clyde Rivers and Vice Chancellor Professor Donella Pitzl presenting and many of "Mama Vera's" (as she is known) friends and family in attendance. It was truly a great day for Zambia to see one of their beloved honored by an institution from America. Professor Pitzl said, "It was a day the observe the value of honor and how it elevates others to a better place. It brings a standard by which others can use in life to measure their actions. Good models of love and integrity are so needed in our world. Mama Vera has allowed her life to be an example of caring for others. She has used her skills and formed a philosophy to live by." 

United Graduate College and Seminary International is in over 50 nations, has over 100,000 graduates and was founded in 1982 by Dr. Martin Wisor. It is a private International Christian College and Seminary. United Graduate College and Seminary International offers ministry training and ministry degrees through online Internet programs. We provide tools for students around the world seeking a practical Biblical education. Our students are located around the globe and represent many different cultures and people groups.

UNITED GRADUATE COLLEGE AND SEMINARY INTERNATIONAL ESTABLISHES NEW EDUCATION MODEL

Dr. Tom Musilli, Bishop Arthur Kitonga, Dr. Clyde Rivers, Dr. Nathan Kahara 

United Graduate College and Seminary International is working hard to bring a new model of education worldwide. The education model is focused on a Skill and Philosophy Education. Education without practical engagement is not making our world a better place. At UGCSI we are dedicated to a better way. Professor Clyde Rivers, Chief Chancellor of UGCSI commented, “Our international leadership is graced with men like Dr. Tom Musilli, Founder and Executive Director of Computers for Schools Kenya who has rebuilt and distributed over 350,000 computers into Africa. Bishop Arthur Kitonga, Overseer of over 23,000 churches and Dr. Nathan Kahara, Former President of the Red Cross in Kenya. With these brilliant minds collaborating UGCSI is excited about developing this new education model.”

At a meeting of the International Leadership Team in Kenya early in 2016, it was decided the Culture of Honor has played a large role in changing the mindset of education through our online Christian education institution. Our Honorary Doctorate Degree has been given to top individuals in the world. Our philosophy is that those that have gained their education by their life’s work and practical application are as skilled as those that have obtained their education through an education system. The United Graduate College and Seminary International African Leadership Team has discovered something very special. The individuals that have received a UGCSI Honorary Degree are at the top of their industries. This observation has caused us to decide to create a Skills Education Model that is based on practical experience. Turning this model into non-academic academia allows this Skills Education Model and Philosophy to redevelop the nations of the world with education that is proven to work for the betterment of people.

United Graduate College and Seminary International is in over 50 nations, has over 100,000 graduates and was founded in 1982 by Dr. Martin Wisor. It is a private International Christian College and Seminary. United Graduate College and Seminary International offers ministry training and ministry degrees through online Internet programs. We provide tools for students around the world seeking a practical Biblical education. Our students are located around the globe and represent many different cultures and people groups.

CHIEF CHANCELLOR PROFESSOR CLYDE RIVERS LEADS A FORUM AT DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

Dr. Clyde Rivers Center picture with DSU Panelists

This February at Delaware State University, Chief Chancellor for United Graduate College and Seminary Intl., Dr. Clyde Rivers led a global forum to help facilitate the change of dialogue regarding the New Africa. Dr. Clyde Rivers is also Founder and President of iChange Nations™.  In a forum he engaged highly esteemed members of Delaware State University in a very important dialogue expressing a change the conversation over Africa. Rivers said, “As the world knows, Africa is a prosperous continent with its minerals and resources. What I see as one of its most important resource are its people. There is a New Africa on the horizon and we want to honor Africa and those that acknowledge the precious resource of its people around the world. UGCSI has many online students in Africa that are proving to the world how astute they are as innovative learners, which are changing the dialogue over their countries. They are a part of this New Africa. It was outstanding participating in this forum at this prestigious and rich in history, Delaware State University.”

Dr. Rivers is the Chief Chancellor for United Graduate College and Seminary International that is in over 50 nations, and has over 100,000 graduates. Dr. Martin Wisor founded UGCSI in 1982. It is a private International Christian College and Seminary. United Graduate College and Seminary International offers ministry training and ministry degrees through online Internet programs. We provide tools for students around the world seeking a practical Biblical education. Our students are located around the globe and represent many different cultures and people groups.

Dr. Rivers is the Founder and President of IChange Nations™ a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of life and basic human rights.

UNITED GRADUATE COLLEGE AND SEMINARY INTERNATIONAL AWARDS HONORARY DOCTORATE TO GRENADA SENATOR

Dr. Eric Melwani and Dr. Charles Karuku pictured with

UGCSI Honorary Doctorate recipient, Hon. Dr. Winston Garraway

United Graduate College and Seminary International honored Hon. Winston Garraway with an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities on Saturday February 6, 2016 at the Youth Center in St. George Grenada. Hon. Garraway was honored for his outstanding labors for the betterment of his people in Grenada. Our Honor System has established a new culture. It is a culture that believes the ones that have done the job are worthy to receive the same title as those that have labored in the education system. An Honorary Award is given for what has been accomplished by the recipient. United Graduate College and Seminary International recognizes Hon. Garraway as an individual worthy of this honor. Dr. Eric Melwani, Representative for United Graduate College and Seminary International, along with Dr. Charles Karuku presented this Honorary Doctorate to Hon. Garraway. We are proud to welcome him to our UGCSI family.

Hon. Winston Garraway, Minister of State, Ministry of Youth, Sports and Religious Affairs and National Disaster Management Agency, has served his people in building outstanding leaders of all ages through training that has empowered, equipped and encouraged. He helped to establish a youth movement called, Youth on the Move. This movement, lead by the youth, was successful in establishing the furthering of community-based activities. Dr. Garraway served his people and community in the area of Sports Administration that in part led to his appointment in the Senate. As the Sports Administrator he was able to implement female Basketball into the Secondary schools and was instrumental in securing 15 athletic scholarships for both male and female student into Basketball programs in universities and colleges in the United States of America. Hon. Garraway continues to fulfill his life’s goals to better his people as he works alongside parents in the St. George’s Beaulieu New Testament School system.