One of the most exciting traditions at KNUST happens right after final-year students complete their last examination paper. To celebrate the end of their journey, each graduating class comes together to form creative human arrangements that symbolize their program of study and graduation year.
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| Automobile Engineering Class of 2025 |
Typically, these formations take the shape of initials or symbols, for example, the Biological Sciences Class of 2024 arranged themselves into “TAB24”. The tradition is made even more striking with a dress code of black and white, often symbolizing triumph and unity.
Over the years, this ritual has grown into a cherished part of student life at KNUST, with every college and program finding unique ways to make their mark. The university is home to six colleges, and within them, dozens of programs. The College of Humanities alone boasts nineteen undergraduate programs, all of which have embraced this culture of human formations.
The Biological Sciences Class of 2025, in memory of their late colleague Joana Deladem Yabani, formed her initials as a symbolic gesture to honor her while bringing their four-year academic journey to a close.#KNUSTNewsFile pic.twitter.com/kEDHr2265V
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But this is more than just standing in line for a photo. The atmosphere is celebratory, with music, cakes, drinks, and plenty of laughter. Long before drones became common, photographers would climb tall buildings to capture the formations from above. Today, drones have made it easier — and the results more breathtaking.
KNUST Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, has been named the 2025 Outstanding Vice-Chancellor of the Year for her transformative leadership.
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She received the award at the 10th Ghana-Nigeria Leadership Summit & Achievers Awards (GNAA 2025) in Abuja, Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/UvqLnJ2973
In earlier years, classes mostly formed simple lettered initials to represent their programs. Over time, however, creativity has flourished. Many groups now go beyond letters, creating detailed symbols that represent the identity of their fields.
In 2024, for instance:
Computer Science formed <CS24/>, resembling an HTML closing tag.
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| Computer Science Class of 2024 |
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| Electrical Engineering Class of 2024 |
Marine Engineering created an anchor.
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| Marine Engineering Class of 2024 |
Other programs such as Biochemistry, Packaging Technology, and Law kept it classic with initials like BCHEM24, PKG4, and LL.B24.
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The Class of 2025 has raised the bar even higher. This year’s groups embraced beauty, simplicity, and symbolic meaning, producing some of the most creative designs yet. Here are a few standouts:
1. Electrical Engineering 2025
In black, white, and engineering jackets, the class formed a glowing electric bulb with “25,” representing the very essence of electricity.
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| Electrical Engineering 2025 |
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| Automobile Engineering 2025 |
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| Telecommunication Engineering 2025 |
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| Agricultural Engineering 2025 |
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| Marine Engineering 2025 - Propeller |
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| Marine Engineering 2025 - Anchor |
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| Physics 2025 |
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| Meteorology & Climate Science 2025 |
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| Mathematics 2025 |
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| Chemical Engineering 2025 |
Inspired by their predecessors, they spelled out BCHEM 25 but added a DNA strand for extra flair.
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| Biochemistry 2025 |
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| Biochemistry 2025 - DNA Strand |
The Class of 2025 has shown that this tradition is not just about photos but about creativity, identity, and memory. Each year, the formations become more innovative, leaving behind a visual legacy for future graduates. What began as simple initials has now grown into a showcase of artistry, passion, and pride in one’s program.
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