Africa University Fund

A new residential hall at Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe, will provide female students with a safe and secure home while studying. The residence, funded by the East Ohio Conference, has modern amenities including six lounges where students can relax and enjoy fellowship. Photo by Eveline Chikwanah, UM News.

East Ohio adds dorm to Africa University campus

Dozens of women from across Africa for many years to come will have safe and secure campus accommodations provided by the East Ohio Conference through the Teach-Reach-Bless campaign.

Theology and Education

Graduates smile at the 29th commencement ceremony at Africa University on June 10 in Mutare, Zimbabwe. The United Methodist school graduated its largest class with over 950 students from 19 countries. Photo by Arty Events for Africa University.

Africa University graduates its largest class

More than 950 students from 19 countries received degrees during the university’s 29th graduation ceremony, with women representing 60% of the class of 2023.

Mission and Ministry

The Rev. Peter Mageto, vice chancellor of United Methodist-related Africa University in Zimbabwe, delivers the keynote address at Black Methodists for Church Renewal’s 56th General Meeting April 13 in Pittsburgh. He shared his vision for the university and called on BMCR to help identify new partners and joint research and study opportunities. Photo by Liz Lennox, Western Pennsylvania Conference.

Black caucus draws closer to African partners

Convening in Pittsburgh, Black Methodists for Church Renewal members gathered in person for the first time since 2020, after two years of virtual meetings due to COVID-19.

Theology and Education

A group of Africa University scholarship recipients met to talk to donors and sponsors from the U.S. during the 30th anniversary celebration of Africa University in October. The school provides financial aid or scholarships for two-thirds of the students enrolled at the United Methodist-related university in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Photo by Kathy L. Gilbert, UM News.

Scholarships help students change Africa

Two-thirds of the students at Africa University receive financial aid or scholarships, according to Jim Salley, president and CEO of Africa University (Tennessee) Inc.

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