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.

People always said that to get an opportunity, you need to have connections, but I have walked through doors without knowing anyone and I have come out victorious.” “By sheer will, determination, focus, and remaining steadfast, all of us have a chance to succeed,” said Cynthia Mpanga, the Head of Corporate Affairs at Standard Chartered ” Bank, during the general assembly.

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Uganda Christian University (UCU) students have apreciated the university policy on dress code. When a student enrolls at UCU during their first year, they agree to follow the institution’s standards, though it is unclear whether these restrictions, particularly the dress code, are actually followed.

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In the movie, Alexa, a final-year student is seeking an extra mark, to push her score from 49% to 50%. It is that one mark that is standing between Alexa and her graduation. The solution for her challenge lies with the head of department. 

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Uganda Christian University (UCU) held a public lecture on  October 26, 2022, in Nkoyoyo Hall as one of the activities to mark UCU@25 – the university’s 25th year of existence.  The main speaker was UCU’s first Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Noll, and the main discussant was his immediate successor, Canon Dr. John Senyonyi. Under the topic of Uganda Christian University: The Beginnings of Private Higher Education in Uganda, each spoke about their experiences. The day before, on Oct. 25, the University hosted its alumni at a homecoming ceremony at the main campus in Mukono. UCU Partner’s photographer Pauline Luba captured most of the unique moments.

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