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A Brief History of AMEZU The A.M.E. Zion University commenced in 1983 with the founding of the A.M.E. Zion School of Business, attached to the A.M.E. Zion Academy. In 1987, the A.M.E. Zion Community College was established, offering Associate Degree in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Administration, Liberal Arts, Computer Science and Business as well as Diploma in Trauma Counseling. In 1996, by an Act of the National Legislature, the A.M.E. Zion University was established with Reverend Frederick Umoja, serving as its first President. In January 1999, the Rev. Dr. Frank K. M. Zormelo was inducted as the second president of the University. In August 2001, a year and a half later, the Reverend Dr. Mulbah B. Gray, Sr. was appointed the third president. He is the first native Liberian to become president of the A.M.E. Zion University. Prior to his appointment, he served as Vice President for Administration. The University, which is operated by the A.M.E. Zion Church,

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