Cisco Systems promoted Jimma University Cisco Academy to Academy Support Center(ASC) for Ethiopia and Somalia as of 2015. Since then, the ASC has been managing all Cisco Academies throughout Ethiopian and Somalian universities, colleges and NGOs. The center has been managing more than 90 Cisco Academies and serves as the only instructor training center to […]
Jimma University, school of Theatrical art in collaboration with the US embassy in Addis Ababa hosted a classic American play, Death of a Salesman, which was translated and produced by the well-known playwright and art figure Ato. Alemayehu Gebrehiwot as “Ye Abaweraw Guzo.” The performance took stage for two consecutive days on May 18th and […]
On May 19th, delegates from the US Embassy in Addis Ababa led by Ruth Anne Stevens-Klitz (Counselor of Public Affairs) visited Jimma University to present opportunities for academic staff to study in the United States. The presentation focused on the prestigious Fulbright and Humphrey scholarship programs, which offer opportunities for professionals to pursue advanced degrees, […]
The IC-GFBCE (2023) was organized by the Center for Excellence at Jimma University Institute of Technology on May 11 and 12. In his opening speech, Dr. Jemal Abafita, Jimma University President, expressed gratitude to the conference contributors and underlined Jimma University’s commitment to promoting circular economy in alignment with Ethiopia’s climate resilient green economy development […]
Jimma University Medical Center, which has been in partnership with Operation Smile for nearly two decades, is undertaking an educational program aimed at restoring the smiles of children with cleft lip and palate. Through local skill capacity building, surgeons, nurses, nutritionists, dentists, speech pathologists, and anesthesiologists from all over the world came together to offer […]
On April 25, 2023, Jimma University was awarded a Crystal Award for its outstanding contribution to community service in the successful reintegration of Migrant Returnees. The event, which took place at the Hilton Hotel in Addis Ababa, recognized the university’s efforts in the area of project leadership and the reintegration of migrant returnees. The Dean […]
Jimma University leadership and top management from Operation Smile discussed ways to strengthen their partnership to improve patient service and education at the Jimma University Medical Center (JUMC). During the meeting, the various contributions made by Operation Smile over the past two decades were highlighted, including the provision of comprehensive cleft care for patients, establishment […]
Jimma University and AFROHUN Ethiopia supported by USAID fund, have been working together for the last 13 years to implement and advocate the One Health approach; an integrated, unifying approach that aims to balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. Jimma University hosted the inaugural workshop of the Center for One Health […]
During a recent visit to Jimma University, a Chinese medical team led by Dr. Zhang, President of the Chinese Medical Mission to Ethiopia met with Dr. Jemal Abafita, the president of Jimma University. The two leaders discussed renewing commitments and strengthening ties between China and Jimma University. As part of their visit, the delegation paid […]
Jimma University is pleased to announce the promotion of five faculty members to the rank of full professorship. The Board of Governance endorsed their requests during the 58th regular session held on March 24th, 2023, at the University’s Senate hall. The promotions were awarded after the faculty members submitted their applications to their respective departments […]