UCU has honoured the first University Secretary, Rt. Rev. Bishop Emeritus Dunstan Bukenya for his tremendous contribution towards the growth and development of the institution, and for pioneering the start of the law department.

UCU Canons sealed a narrow 66–65 victory over Sommet on Friday night at Abja Parks Naalya to pick up their second win of the National Basketball League season.

The 2025-26 Pepsi University Football League resumes this weekend, and the UCU Cardinals have strengthened their attack with two new forwards as they push for a place in the knockout phase.

UCU students are facing a backlog of academic work due to a shift in the Easter semester programme. The university experienced a three-week-long delay of the Easter Academic Semester following a government directive from the Ministry of Education and Sports for education institutions to push their opening dates to February 10th after the election period

The holy seasons of Lent and Ramadhan for Christians and Muslims, respectively, began on February 18 across the world, marking a period of fasting, spiritual growth, generosity, and communal prayer.

Ms Pamela Tumwebaze, the former DOSA of UCU, has been laid to rest at her ancestral home in Kashari, Mbarara. Tumwebaze’s body was lowered into the grave at about 5:15pm, surrounded by relatives, friends, and workmates.