The long speculated Makerere graduation week was sparked off on Monday 13th 2025 where graduands from different colleges celebrated victories. Spearheaded by a line of well accomplished Speakers that included Puleng LenkaBula-Vice chancellor of the University of South Africa, Ms Sylivia Mulinge-CEO of MTN Uganda and Dr Dorothy Kyeyune of Mwoyo Experience the ceremony marked another 75th year of naturing and grooming professions.
The iconic Institution’s mile stone was presided over by University’s Vice chancellor, Dr Crispus Kiyonga crowning 13,658 graduands, Among which143 received PhDs, and 243awarded Postgraduate diplomas. The Vice chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, recognized exceptional students for their academic performance and also highlighted remarkable achievements from various colleges, including groundbreaking research and impactful initiatives. In his message he further assured the University’s commitment to enhance students’ welfare citing out initiatives like the Student Work Scheme which is geared towards combating financial constrains among students and establishment of a Disability Support Center to foster an inclusive learning environment
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