Great Zimbabwe University Celebrates 19th Graduation Ceremony: Honoring Achievements and Translating Ideas into Action

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The 19th graduation ceremony at Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) marks a significant milestone, celebrating the achievements of 3,477 graduates. Among them, 2,498 are undergraduates and 979 are postgraduates, showcasing a strong representation of women in academia. The ceremony highlights the university's commitment to translating ideas into tangible solutions, particularly in key sectors such as food security, agriculture, and energy.

Key Takeaways:

  • 3,477 graduates were honored, including 2,498 undergraduates and 979 postgraduates, with a strong representation of women in academia.
  • The university has registered achievements in the five mandate areas of Education 5.0: teaching, research, community engagement, innovation, and industrialization.
  • GZU has established a grain processing plant at the Innovation Centre for Drylands Agriculture, which is set to transform the production of traditional grains in Zimbabwe.
  • 187 graduates were international students from various countries, including Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Namibia, Sierra Leone, and Zambia.
  • 11 graduates were students living with disabilities.
  • 56 students attained distinctions and were awarded the Vice Chancellor's prize.
  • 6 students received the prestigious Chancellor's award.
  • 7 students earned their Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
  • Vice President Cde Kembo Mohadi was awarded an honorary Doctor of Social Sciences in Leadership (Honoris Causa) for his contributions to Zimbabwe's liberation struggle.
  • Lawrence Ndofirepi and Mthandazo Tshuma received the Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Chancellor's award of US$1,000.
  • Zebron Chikati, Deborah Mamutse, Tatenda Vanyoro, and Priscillah Chifundo each received the Chancellor's award for US$500.

Statistics:

  • Total number of graduates: 3,477
  • Number of undergraduates: 2,498
  • Number of postgraduates: 979
  • International students: 187
  • Students living with disabilities: 11
  • Students attaining distinctions: 56
  • Chancellor's award recipients: 6
  • Doctor of Philosophy degree recipients: 7
  • Vice President Cde Kembo Mohadi honorary degree: 1
  • Chancellor's awards to best graduating students: 2

Sources:

  • Great Zimbabwe University Website, "19th Graduation Ceremony"
  • Various news outlets, including [remove reference]