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Namayanja Christabel Hospital internship welcomes UCU graduate to the weight of being a doctor - On the second day of her medical internship, Namayanja Christabel faced a test no textbook could have prepared her for. It was night shift. She was asked to confirm the death of a patient.
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Ronald Beinomugisha Katungi (left) with fellow leaders of the UCU Alumni Association and UCU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi (center) ‘You can lead even outside your technical field’ - When Ronald Beinomugisha Katungi began his journey in communication, he quickly felt at ease behind the microphone.
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Nkundizana Epaphra Muhammed sorts the coffee beans before starting the production. (Courtesy Photo) Epaphra’s love for agriculture propels him to coffee processing - Early this year, the Uganda Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) reported that the country’s coffee export revenue has risen to $115 million from the exported 413,221 60-kg (132 lb.) bags of coffee, in December 2024.
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Students in front of Hamu Mukasa Library, built, in part, with USAID monies UCU’s connection to USAID funding - Modern Uganda was largely related to the United Kingdom in the 20th century – first as a “protectorate” and later as a member of the British Commonwealth.
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Agira Birungi and Namara Kezia. Law finalists from UCU selected for prestigious U.S. Leadership Program - Two law finalists from Uganda Christian University (UCU) have been selected to participate in the highly competitive Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) program.
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A screengrab of David Ijjo reporting for his employer, NTV UCU alumnus Ijjo living his journalism dream - As a young boy in Entebbe, Uganda, David Ijjo’s eyes would be glued to the television screen, captivated by the faces and voices that filled the frame.
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Trevor Wabwire, a Uganda Christian University (UCU) journalism graduate Wabwire’s sweet transition from journalism to pastries - When Trevor Wabwire qualified to join a university, his parents gave him two options: Either pursue a course in law or journalism. He chose the latter.
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Maureen Mutoni with some of the children aided by her program. UCU alum mission to transform rural Rwanda - She is just 27, but Uganda Christian University (UCU) graduate, Maureen Mutoni, already has a mission to be one of Rwanda’s most passionate changemakers.
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Dr. Nsubuga Mushin and Dr. Jean Chamberlain-Froese share a photo moment with a new mother at Amai General Hospital, located in Amolatar, the Lango sub-region in Uganda. Save the Mothers marks 20 years of saving lives in Uganda - In the heart of Northern and Eastern Uganda, Uganda Christian University’s (UCU) Save the Mothers East Africa (STMEA) program is delivering profound change. 
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Vilma Achieng taking a shot at the court. (Courtesy Photo) ‘Basketball can open doors, but education unlocks them’ - When you search Google for Vilma Achieng, you will see images of a 6'2” melanin damsel dribbling a ball on a court.
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