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May 31, 2023 Preaching on the education of children, Methodism founder John Wesley began with the familiar Proverbs (22:6) passage, “Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray.” “Is it not reasonable to suppose,” Wesley asked, “that a Christian education
October 31, 2022 Former Africa University vice chancellor Rukudzo J. Murapa is being remembered for his vision, networking and leadership, including helping to establish the United Methodist university’s Institute of Peace, Leadership and Governance. Murapa died at age 82 at Murambi Garden Clinic in Mutare
November 3, 2022 On October 31st, 2022, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases: Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. University of North Carolina and SFFA v. Harvard College. In both cases, SFFA claims that the universities unfairly use race in
October 26, 2022 Africa University has a major role to play in the development of the continent, said the keynote speaker at the United Methodist institution’s 30th anniversary celebrations. Michael Ugwueke, president and chief executive officer of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, Tennessee, lauded the
October 21, 2022 The Rev. Dr. Peter Mageto is the fifth vice chancellor of Africa University and will be installed as the first non-Zimbabwean to lead the pan-African United Methodist-related institution during the 30th anniversary celebrations at the university on Oct. 22. He said the role
A missionary who discovered United Methodism through the Cameroon Mission Initiative uses experience gained in 17 years of lay leadership and church development to help strengthen these areas in the East Congo Episcopal Area. June 29, 2022 Collins Etchi Ako from Cameroon has met and
August 3, 2022 The United Methodist Church in Liberia recently decommissioned its episcopal residence and the entire property for use by the United Methodist University of Liberia’s Graduate School of Professional Studies. “After serving the church for 29 years,” Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr., Liberia
by Wesley BatsonJune 28, 2022 A peaceful melody drifts in the background of the hustle and bustle of a busy cafe. Soups, salads, and smoothies slide onto the tables of a few focused students as they type away on their laptops. Across the street, the
June 22, 2022 On June 11, the academic achievements of 712 graduates from 18 African countries were recognized as they garnered degrees and top honors at Africa University’s 28th graduation ceremony. The event, held at the main campus in Mutare, focused on the theme, “Celebrating
March 7, 2022 The United Methodist University in Sierra Leone, founded by the late resident Bishop John K. Yambasu, graduated its first class on Feb. 26. Seven students graduated in theology, 18 with National Diplomas in Education and seven with certificates in chaplaincy. Yambasu, who died
