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In 2021, during his first year at UCU, Tumusiime enrolled in a Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management programme. While many of his peers focused solely on their studies, Tumusiime identified a market opportunity that changed his trajectory. “I chose this fruit business because it doesn’t require a lot of startup capital,” he explained. “With fruits, you’re dealing with a product everyone needs because they are healthy and packed with vitamins.”
On January 3, 2012, Prof. Monica Chibita embarked on a transformative journey as she joined Uganda Christian University (UCU) after 17 years of service at Makerere University. At Makerere, she had climbed the academic ladder from lecturer to associate professor, taking on roles such as assistant coordinator, coordinator, and head of department.
For Precious, the moment her name was announced as the winner of the Best Radio Mini Feature Award was surreal. “I didn’t expect to win, even though my classmates believed in me. This award has been one of the highlights of my year and has motivated me to keep telling impactful stories,” she said.
Life at the university has not always been easy for Dismas Nuwaine, a recent graduate from the School of Journalism, Media and Communication at Uganda Christian University (UCU). One of the biggest challenges he faced was not having enough money to cater for his needs. Sometimes he found he had to sleep on the couch in the common room at Nsibambi Hall or the floor of a friend’s room – because he couldn’t afford to rent a room on his own.
Edrine Mugambwa, a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communication student at Uganda Christian University (UCU), has proven that entrepreneurship can flourish even in the face of challenges.
I started doing business with furniture; we would make beds and wardrobes in 2022 during my S6 vacation, though it’s my dads’ business. I branched off from furniture to selling shoe racks (it is what I sell majorly) alongside selling body sprays, perfumes and snacks.
An enchanted audience was hooked to Charles Obina’s rhythms during the Annual Career day Exhibition of the UCU School of Journalism Media and Communication.
Many people will agree that succeeding in today’s workplace has advanced beyond having mere academic qualifications and these days, employers seek more than just academic credentials.
“I love to let the world know about the beautiful things we do at UCU,” she says. Her dedication to her work is so much so that her children often assist her in capturing moments related to climate change and other research areas she’s involved in, demonstrating her influence even within her family.
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