LIRA -A total of 366 students have graduated from All Saints University Lango with degrees, diplomas, and certificates in different academic disciplines.
The students passed out graduated in business administration, information technology, journalism and mass communication, education, and early childhood development among other courses.
The Bishop of Lango diocese, Prof. Alfred Olwa who is also the university’s chancellor, congratulated the graduates for completing their courses.
He said the university was holding its 10th graduation ceremony under the theme, “Creativity and innovation for social transformation.”
Olwa said All Saints University Lango has produced graduates who are serving the nation and beyond in different capacities, adding that he would want the university to be the global centre of excellence in higher education and research, through innovations and application of findings.
He urged the government to consider engaging the University in some of the projects such it realises its vision.
The university vice-chancellor, Dr Andrew Cula said they intend to do more research and engage in community outreach activities.
He also added that the university is in the process of being chartered by the National Council for Higher Education [NCHE], urging the public to be patient.
Recently the university was listed among 30 higher institutions of learning to be shut down by the NCHE for failing one of the conditions of obtaining a charter.
According to the Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act, a charter is granted by the President as evidence that the university meets the requirements and standards of academic excellence set by the NCHE.
Furthermore, according to section 103[a] of the same Act 2001 as amended, a chartered university means a university that is comparable to a public university.
Meanwhile, Muteesa I Royal University [MRU] recently got charter status after 15 years in existence. This is after the university fulfilled all the required standards for a charter.
In a letter dated January 25, 2023, and addressed to MRU chancellor, justice Julia Ssebutinde, Prof. Mary J. N. Okwalol, the executive director of NCHE said: “This is to inform you that the Council at its 68th meeting held on Jan. 20, 2023, considered and resolved to recommend to the Minister of Education, the grant of a Charter to MRU in accordance with Sec 101[3] b of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001, as amended.”
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