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Cancer Treatment Center have been Inaugurate

The second cancer treatment center in Ethiopia has been inaugurated at Jimma University, Jimma Medical Centre (JMC). It has been inaugurated officially in the presence of the Ministry of Health Dr. Liya Tadesse and Jimma University president Dr. Jemal Abafita accompanied by higher officials from the federal government, Jimma City and Jimma University. It is […]

Jimma University Hosts the 11th Water, Hydro-Diplomacy, and Communication Forum

Jimma University proudly hosted the 11th Water, Hydro-Diplomacy, and Communication Forum. Dr. Jemal Abafita, President of Jimma University, officially opened the event, welcoming distinguished guests including Dr. Habtamu Itafa, Minister of Water and Energy; Dr. Sultan Welle, State Minister for Energy Development; and Mr. Motuma Meqasa, Adviser to the Minister of Water and Energy. The […]

Consultative Workshop on Autonomy and Enabling Strategies Held at Jimma University

On September 24, 2024, Jimma University hosted a half-day consultative workshop focused on advancing institutional autonomy and enabling strategies. This initiative is part of the university’s broader efforts to enhance governance, organizational structure, and the management of academic, financial, and human resources. The workshop featured Dr. Teshome Yizengaw, Ethiopian scholar based at Indiana State University, […]

Soft Launch for the Aviation Sciences and Aerospace Engineering Academy.

The soft launch for the Aviation Sciences and Aerospace Engineering (ASASE) Academy was held at Jimma University on September 7-8, 2024. The event focused on the establishment of the ASASE Academy, with various authorities delivering speeches highlighting the significance of this initiative. In his opening speech, Dr. Jemal Abafita, President of Jimma University, shared a […]

Congratulatory Message

Jimma University is thrilled to share an inspiring success story that showcases the transformative impact of our veterinary clinical skill training program in partnership with Brooke Ethiopia. One of our exceptional students, Dinagde Tulu, has recently achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the prestigious Ethiopian Entrepreneurship Development Institute Award, which includes a prize of $2,000. […]

Urgent Notice

To all National Graduate Admission Test (NGAT) applicants choosing Jimma University as exam center Please be informed that your NGAT exam will be administered tomorrow (Thursday, September 05/2024) at Jimma University main campus. Every exam candidate is expected to reset his/her password tomorrow (05/09/2024) starting from 9:00am in the morning at the exam room assigned. […]

Consortium Agreement among Ethiopian Agricultural Universities.

Ethiopian agricultural universities—Jimma, Arba Minch, Bahir Dar, Jigjiga, Mekelle, and Raya—have signed a consortium agreement. This agreement followed a three-day field visit hosted by Mekelle and Raya Universities. The Consortium, among other things, aims at enhancing quality education through joint efforts in teaching and learning; providing scientific solutions to socio-economic challenges of the nation through […]

Collaborative Dental Outreach Brings Free Care to Underserved Communities

In a remarkable display of international cooperation, a team of dental professionals from the United States, South Korea, and MCM Korea Hospital conducted a week-long free dental service campaign at the dental clinic of Jimma University Medical Center (JUMC) from August 19-24, 2024. The ambitious initiative, which spanned a diverse range of treatments, offered a […]