Monrovia – Authorities and college students of the faith-based United Methodist College (UMU) are in tears following the sudden passing of its President, Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Bailey on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway
Dr. Bailey collapsed whereas in his workplace and was rushed to the AMI Hospital close to Capitol Hill, the place he was pronounced lifeless on arrival by medical authorities.
The dying of the highest Liberian educator has resulted to the suspension of regular educational actions at one of many nation’s highest establishments of studying.
In a press release issued by authorities of UMU minutes following the pronouncement of Dr. Bailey, the administration introduced the rapid suspension of the pending mid-term examination earlier scheduled.
Midterm exams that have been earlier scheduled for Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28, might be administered on Tuesday and Thursday – December 2 and 4, although examinations slated for Monday, December 1, 2025 remained unchanged.
“Midterm exams that have been scheduled for Thursday and Friday might be administered on Tuesday and Thursday, the 2nd and third of December 2025. Mid-term exams scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2025, stay as scheduled. That is as a result of sudden dying of the President of UMU, Dr. Emmanuel F. Bailey,” learn the assertion issued below the signature of Mr. James A. Kromah, Vice President for Educational Affairs, on behalf of the Administration/UMU.
The dying of Dr. Bailey has despatched shock waves throughout the nation, particularly within the instructional sector. Has passing has the truth is, been mourned by Liberians from all walks of life – each residence and overseas.
Since his dying, tributes have been pouring in from campus organizations, educational establishments, faith-based establishments and the United Methodist College Alumni Affiliation or UMUAA amongst others.
“The United Methodist College Alumni Affiliation joins the United Methodist College and the Bailey household in mourning the passing of Rev. Dr. Emmanuel F. Bailey, President of the United Methodist College. His dying marks not solely a loss but additionally the top of an period outlined by his robust management,” expressed
In its message, UMUAA recounted that Rev. Dr. Bailey’s presence on Saturday, November 22, 2025, when he joined the group to interrupt floor for a 16-classroom constructing in Margibi County.
“We bear in mind with deep appreciation this second of collaboration and imaginative and prescient for the college’s future. On this hour of profound sorrow, we lengthen our deepest condolences to his household, his buddies, and all who have been touched by his grace and management. Could his noble soul relaxation in good peace,” added UMUAA.
“The United Methodist College household mourns the passing of our beloved President. His steerage, humility, and robust dedication to shaping a greater future for our college students and our nation will at all times be remembered.
We lengthen heartfelt sympathy to his household, the administration, school, employees, and college students. His management left an imprint that can proceed to encourage the UMU neighborhood for years to come back. Could his soul relaxation in everlasting peace. RIP, Mr. President,” acknowledged a condolence message from the UMU Diary.
