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.

On the night of June 19, 2007, Moab Luwedde, an alumnus of Uganda Christian University (UCU) Law, experienced a life-changing event. His wife went into labor and gave birth at the back of his Toyota Noah van. They were on their way to Mukono General Hospital for postnatal care when tragedy struck. Both the mother and child passed away, leaving the 28-year-old Moab a widower.

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Uganda Christian University (UCU) Kampala Campus witnessed an exciting event today, March 7, 2023, as the 25th Guild Government officials were officially sworn in. The long-awaited ceremony was graced by the University Vice-Chancellor, Assoc. Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi, who urged the newly elected guild officials to be solution-givers and transformative leaders in the country.

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Uganda Christian University (UCU), is renowned for its exceptional beauty and commitment to environmental sustainability. The campus boasts an impressive array of natural wonders that stretch beyond the horizon, providing a serene and inviting atmosphere that fosters creativity and peace of mind. The university takes great pride in maintaining a lush and well-manicured environment, with litter-free pathways that contribute to its overall attractiveness. It is no wonder that UCU Is widely regarded as one of the most visually stunning higher education institutions in Africa.

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In 2022, Jessica Hughes, a USA missionary serving at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono, found herself in every academic’s dilemma of trying to condense a voluminous thesis into a journal article. For Hughes’ case, she was adapting a 300-plus-page thesis into an article for Missionalia, a journal of the Southern African Missiological Society. 

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