- UCU Force Game Three After Crushing Rockets
- NBL Playoffs: Canons Face Do-or-Die Clash Against Rockets
- NBL Playoffs: UCU Canons Fall Short Against Rockets in Game One
- NBL Playoffs: UCU Lady Canons Sweep KIU Rangers.
- NBL Playoff: Lady Canons Win Game One
- Students outline expectations as UCU opens Advent Semester
- UCU Mbale revives evening study programme
- Niwamanya is on a mission to serve through faith
Author: The Standard Editor
This is the digital news site of the Uganda Christian University community newspaper, "The Standard". The Standard newspaper was established in May 2007 under, formerly Department, but now School of Journalism, Media & Communication.
In a testament to the power of determination and unwavering faith in God, Emmanuel Wanyama, a resilient young man from Jinja, Uganda, has defied all odds to complete his education in civil and environmental engineering at Uganda Christian University (UCU). His inspiring journey is one marked by perseverance, faith, and an unyielding spirit.
Through the Uganda Studies Program (USP) at Uganda Christian University (UCU), American students spend the fall or spring semester studying alongside Ugandans and other students from the African continent and beyond. The program involves classes, internships, and living with Ugandan families or peers while providing opportunities for students to authentically engage people, culture, and contemporary realities in Uganda in ways that challenge them to be active participants in Christ’s claim on all aspects of life.
The Uganda Christian University (UCU) 25th Guild government has officially released the 2023 electoral roadmap. This was ably done by the electoral commission, which is an independent body in the student’s guild charged with this proposition.
n the quiet village of Bunakhima, nestled deep in the heart of Manafwa district, a tale of resilience and determination has emerged. Simon Malaka, a 22-year-old young man, has defied all odds to achieve a remarkable milestone: his graduation day. Simon’s journey through the labyrinth of the education system has been far from easy, but his unwavering commitment and unyielding spirit have propelled him to success.
If you meet Esther Irene Nantambi on the Uganda Christian University (UCU) main campus, she will most likely be in “kitten” (thin) heels or sneakers. Her unspoken love for creativity reveals itself as she leisurely strolls through stalls during exhibitions by the School of Journalism, Media and Communication or art and design. Her face displays a hint of makeup. Her demeanor is friendly.
Students of Uganda Christian University recently returned to the Advent Semester. Pauline Luba caught up with a few of them to find out how they spend their holidays.
In a season rife with challenges and intense competition, the UCU Canons and Lady Canons emerged as undeniable forces, securing bronze medals in a thrilling showcase of skill and determination at the 2023 National Basketball League.
As a son of an Anglican priest, Barnabas Tibaijuka was expected to lead a God-fearing life. And that’s exactly what he did at home. His was the perfect illustration of living a double life — humble, obedient, and God-fearing son at home and rebellious and party-loving boy away from home.
The Advent (September) semester at Uganda Christian University (UCU) welcomes a cohort of newly admitted students pursuing various courses at the institution. The university held an induction ceremony for all new students on September 26, 2023, to officially welcome and absorb them into the university culture and community. Just as in other higher institutions of learning, at UCU, the newcomers are commonly referred to as “freshers” since they are embarking on a fresh journey in the university. Kefa Senoga had a chat with some of the freshers. Some expectations are shared here.
Every last Sunday of September, Anglican churches in Uganda commemorate a Uganda Christian University (UCU) Sunday (UCU Sunday). UCU Sunday was established in 2017 by the Church of Uganda Bishops with three objectives: to pray for UCU; to mobilize financial resources to support UCU projects, especially infrastructure; and to raise awareness about the university. This tradition spans across Uganda, with every Church of Uganda participating.