Jimma University Board of Governors has approved the promotion of Dr. Gemeda Abebe, Dr. Gezahegn Berecha, Dr. Sultan Suleman and Dr. Zeleke Mekonnen to full professorship at its special meeting held on October 31, 2019. Before the approval, rigorous review process have been undertaken for months and decisions have been made by respective Departments and Colleges of the applicants, and approved by the University Senate.