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Wondwosen Tamrat (PhD, Asso. Prof.), President of St. Mary’s University (SMU), took part in a high-level expert group meeting convened by the United Nations to generate ideas for the establishment of an online university or equivalent platform focused on STEM education for Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

In a major step towards ES ISO 21001:2018 certification, St. Mary’s University (SMU) has commenced a five-day training program for its dedicated task force members on June 4,2025. The training, held in the Syndicate Room,

On May 31, 2025, St. Mary’s University’s Center for Educational Improvement and Quality Assurance (CEIQA) held a performance review meeting for the 13 Quality Enhancement Committees (QECs) in the Syndicate Room.

The Ministry of Culture and Sports of Ethiopia has signed a project agreement titled “I-AM” Imaging Animation Media with the World Federation Dr. Melaku Beyan Association. The signing, held on May 30, 2025, at Col. John C.

St. Mary’s University successfully hosted the 23rd International Conference on Private Higher Education in Africa On May 29, 2025, at Inter Luxury Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

St. Mary’s University’s HRM department conducted a training session on May 26, 2025, aimed at middle-level managers to enhance their understanding of Performance Management Systems (PMS).

On May 24, 2025, St. Mary’s University convened its Semiannual Performance Review session for the 2017

St. Mary’s University (SMU) marked a decade of technological innovation with its 10th Annual ICT Exhibition, held from May 19 to 21, 2025, at the Multipurpose Hall of the Undergraduate Campus.

St. Mary’s University (SMU), with a legacy of over 25 years in advancing research and knowledge transfer, is set to host the 23rd International Conference on Private Higher Education in Africa.

In a landmark agreement, St. Mary’s University (SMU) and the Institute for Economic Growth and Legal Reform (IGROW) have joined forces to enhance institutional and professional capacities.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on May 13, 2025, at the St. Mary’s University Syndicate Room, marking a strategic partnership between St. Mary’s University and leading outsourcing

The Ethiopian Space Science Society (ESSSO), of which St. Mary’s University is a member, celebrated a significant milestone by convening its 20th General Assembly on 3 May 2025 at the Addis Ababa University of Technology Multi-Purpose Hall. The gathering brought together members, stakeholders, and space science enthusiasts to

On April 29, 2025, Office of the Vice President for Business and Administration of St. Mary’s University held an experience-sharing session

On April 26, 2025, St. Mary’s University (SMU) extended a warm invitation to eighty needy elderly and disabled individuals from Lideta Sub-city, Woreda 10 Administration

On April 8, 2025, the “Journey Beyond the Degree” soft skills training and job fair was held at St Mary’s University Col. John C.

St. Mary’s University and Institute of Ethiopian Standards (IES) signed an agreement on technical supports for ISO 21001:2018 certification on April 7, 2025, at IES meeting hall.
Ato Mengistu Tefera, IES’s Executive Officer for Training and Technical Support, welcomed the SMU team and emphasized the importance of commitment

St. Mary’s University (SMU) steering committee for the ISO 21001 Certification Project organized a half-day orientation session for the Quality Enhancement Committee (QEC) members and heads of various university units on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

St. Mary’s University (SMU), in partnership with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), held its 38th graduation ceremony

MU’s ISO certification team comprising Dr. Melaku Girma, Commissioner Asrat Bulbula, Ato Shegaw G/Medhin and Dr. Melku Tezera conducted a half-day meeting with Institute of Ethiopian Standards (IES) on February 27, 2025.he team first met Dr. Meseret Bekele, Director General of IES, and briefed her the activities SMU has done so far for the internal preparation of ISO 21001:2018 certification process.

In a commendable act of community support, St. Mary’s University donated benches worth 65,000 Birr to  Lideta Sub-City Landholding Registration and Information Agency on March 3, 2025.

St.Mary’s University’s Research and Knowledge Manage Office (RaKMO) held its Annual Research Review on March 1, 2025 in the Syndicate Room at the Main Campus. Misganaw Solomon (PhD),

St. Mary’s University’s Human Resources Management Office organized an extensive training program focused on

On February 22, 2025, St. Mary’s University held its graduation ceremony at the Adawa Museum Pan African Hall,

On February 13, 2025, St. Mary’s University’s Research and Knowledge Management Office (RaKMO)

St. Mary’s University, Center for Law in Sustainable Development (CLiSD) hosted the Ethiopian National Qualifying Rounds of the esteemed 2025

On February 3, 2025, St. Mary’s University and SAARC MASTS TECH PVT LTD from India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) . The collaboration aims to implement innovative,

On January 17, 2025, St. Mary’s University’s Business and Administration Quality Enhancement Committee (QEC) conducted an awareness session on file management. Led by Ato Tenaw Alemayehu, the session aimed to create awareness to St. Mary’s

n a notable act of community engagement, St. Mary’s University was lauded once again by Lideta Sub City Labor and Skills Office for its contribution to youth employment.

On January 11, 2025, St. Mary’s University’s Human Resource Management Office conducted a comprehensive customer service training for 25 officers and staff members of the Registrar Offices. Led by Ato Desalegn Berie,Vice President for Business and Administration,

St. Mary’s University Center for Educational Improvement and Quality Assurance (CEIQA) presented Quality Enhancement Committees (QECs) 2016 E.C annual performance report on January 11, 2025. The event, held in the Syndicate room, was attended by members of the Quality Enhancement Committees (QECs), department heads, deans, office heads, and top management members.

The Ministry of Education (MoE) organized a training session on Community Engagement (CE) reform plan introduction for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from January 2-3, 2025 at its head office. The event aimed to create a platform for stakeholders to discuss shared reform issues, facilitate knowledge exchange, and foster a common understanding among HEIs. The ultimate goal was to enable HEIs to play impactful roles in CE.

On January 4, 2025, St. Mary’s University held its 2016 E.C. Annual Performance Report session at the Main Campus Syndicate Room. The session was opened by Ato Desalegn Berie, Vice President for Business and Administration, and chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee for Planning and Resource Development.

St. Mary’s University held the second session of its half-day employees’ induction program on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the Chamber Room. The event,  organized by the Human Resources Management

On December 26, 2024, the Business & Administration Division of St. Mary’s University held a comprehensive plan dissemination and performance report session at the Syndicate Room. The session, led by Ato Desalegn Berie, Vice President for Business and Administration, was attended by the division staff.

St. Mary’s University is proud to announce that the Mizan Law Review has been awarded a prestigious three-star rating by the Journal Publishing and Practices Standards (JPPS) framework.

The Center for Educational Improvement and Quality Assurance (CEIQA) of St. Mary’s University, in collaboration with the Quality Enhancement Committee (QEC) under the President’s Office, held an awareness creation session for undergraduate student representatives on December 24, 2024.

St. Mary’s University held its Annual Plan Review Session at the Main Campus from December 19 to 21,2024.The session was aimed to evaluate the annual plan for the 2024/25 academic year.

St. Mary’s University’s Human Resource Management (HRM) office conducted an insightful training session on the Kaizen theory for its administrative and

St. Mary’s University Undergraduate Campus came alive with a vibrant cultural extravaganza organized by the Student Support and Services Office in collaboration with the Student Union and the Student Wellness and Success Unit on December 19, 2024 .

On December 19, 2024, St. Mary’s University conducted an extensive orientation for new students enrolled in the remedial program for the Ethiopian calendar year 2017. he event took place at the Main Campus and aimed to

St. Mary’s University and Amref Health Africa, under the USAID-Integrated Youth Activity (IYA) – Kefeta, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on December17,2024.

St. Mary’s University held a recognition program and discussion session at its Undergraduate Campus to recognize the instructors involved in the Comprehensive Degree Exit Exam (CDEE) on December 12, 2024.

On December 10, 2024, St. Mary’s University held a lively welcoming ceremony

As part of the From Industry to School series, St Mary’s University Department of Marketing Management, in collaboration with the Ethiopian Marketing Professionals Association, hosted the second public lecture

St. Mary’s University Human Resource Management (HRM) Office conducted a half-day awareness creation session on the legal framework of governing employer-employee relations to its workers on December 6,2024.

St. Mary’s University’s Student Support Service Office (SGS) organized in collaboration with other offices a half-day orientation session for new postgraduate students for the 2017 E.C. Academic Year. The event took place on November 30, 2024

St. Mary’s University’s Human Resource Management (HRM) office organized a two-part training session

St. Mary’s University and YOD Business Solutions, a leading IT solutions and service provider,

Office of the Vice President for Research and International Relations (OVPRIR) of St. Mary’s University organized a second round of

St. Mary’s University First Aid Clinic organized a blood donation campaign at the Undergraduate and Main Campus from November 19 to November 21, 2024.

An Open Public Lecture on Ethiopia’s capital market ecosystem was held on November 11, 2024, at St. Mary’s University Undergraduate Campus. The event was a collaborative effort among the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority

St. Mary’s University (SMU) welcomed its new undergraduate students for the 2017 E.C. Academic Year with a comprehensive orientation program held on November 6 and 7, 2024 at the Mexico Campus. The sessions were designed to introduce the students

The Office of the Vice President for Research and International Relations (OVPRIR), in collaboration with the ICTDU, organized a comprehensive training session on digital filing systems on November 2, 2024

On November 2, 2024, St. Mary’s University’s Human Resource Management Office hosted a half-day induction session at the Main Campus

On November 2, 2024, St. Mary’s University’s Student Support Service Office (SGS) organized a half-day orientation session

On October 29, 2024, Lideta Sub City awarded a recognition certificate to St. Mary’s University for its outstanding participation and contribution to the 2016  (EC)

St. Mary’s University Student Support Service Office (SSSO) organized the annual Student Clubs Award Ceremony on October 17, 2024, at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Undergraduate Campus.

St. Mary’s University has been honored by the Addis Ababa City Administration Labor and Skills Bureau Lideta Manufacturing College for its dedication to providing practical job training to its students.

St. Mary’s University held its annual staff general meeting on October 07, 2024,  at the Undergraduate Campus Multipurpose Hall. The meeting was chaired by Wondwosen Tamrat, PhD, founder, and President of St. Mary’s University, and was well attended

St. Mary’s University participated in the 11th Overseas Coordinators Meeting of the Indira

On September 21, 2024, first-year students of the Tourism and Hospitality Management program conducted an insightful poster presentation focusing on issues of inclusiveness. Utilizing innovative teaching methods such as Flipped Methodology

he Research and Knowledge Management Office (RaKMO) of St. Mary’s University organized the

In a commendable display of community service, St. Mary’s University was recognized by the Lideta Sub City Labour and Skills Office for its significant contribution to youth employment. The University has provided essential job practice opportunities to

St. Mary’s University (SMU) held a grand graduation ceremony on August 3, 2024, at the Ethiopia National Theater, celebrating the achievements of both postgraduate and undergraduate students.

St. Mary’s University (SMU) held the 18th National Student Research Forum at St. Mary’s University, Multi-purpose Hall on July 25, 2024.This annual event, dubbed “By Students,

The Research and Knowledge Management Office (RaKMO) of St Mary’s University organized an enlightening session on July 18, 2024,

St. Mary’s University (SMU) held the 16th Multi-disciplinary Seminar at St. Mary’s University, Multi-purpose Hall on July 11, 2024. This seminar has brought together scholars, researchers, practitioners, and development partners from various fields to share research findings and discussed in important issues.

On Friday, June 28, 2024, the Center for Educational Improvement and Quality Assurance (CEIQA) of St. Mary’s University conducted a half-day training session on annual plan preparation and implementation at the Syndicate Room.
Ato Shegaw G/Medhin, Director of CEIQA, led the meeting, emphasizing the critical role of planning in

he Research and Knowledge Management Office (RaKMO) held its Annual Research Review Session on June 29, 2024,

St. Mary’s University has actively engaged in community development by allocating funds for essential infrastructure and resources.

St Mary’s University’s Center for Educational Improvement and Quality Assurance (CEIQA) held a meeting on June 15, 2024

The Human Resource Management Office of St. Mary’s University organized a half-day training session focused on “Effective Leadership” on June 8, 2024.

Tourism and Hospitality Management Department of St. Mary’s University organized a two-day event,

St. Mary’s University hosted the 22nd International Conference on Private Higher Education in Africa on May 23 and 24, 2024 at Inter Luxury Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,

St. Mary’s University, since its establishment in 1998, has been working on research and knowledge transfer, one of the pillars of higher learning institutions

St. Mary’s University Faculty of Informatics organized the 9th ICT Exhibition,

St. Mary’s University Students’ Book Club in collaboration

Ethiopia celebrated its 22nd national and 24th global Intellectual Property Day with the theme “Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity”

In a significant move to revolutionize the educational experience,

The Student Support Service Office of St. Mary’s University, in collaboration with the Charity Club, conducted a cloth donation drive on March 29, 2024

St. Mary’s University’s Computer Science Club, in collaboration with the

In an effort to enhance the quality of customer service, St. Mary’s University Human Resource Management Office conducted a half-day training session on Friday, March 22, 2024,at the Main Campus, Chamber Room.

ceremony for 50, second-cohort students drawn from high schools and universities who completed the Soar to Success University Preparation Program Level One on Saturday, March 23, 2024,

On March 14, 2024, the Gender and HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office of SMU,

St. Mary’s University arranged an enlightening event titled “Introduction to Venture Capital in Africa”

St. Mary’s University’s Student Support Service Office (SGS) organized a half-day orientation session for second-batch (entrant -B )postgraduate program students,

St. Mary’s University conferred degrees on its undergraduate and postgraduate students on March 9, 2024, at the Ethiopian National Theatre.

On February 29, 2024, the National Financial Education Program for Youth and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) was

St. Mary’s University has commenced the development of its 4th Strategic Plan with a briefing

In a significant step towards fostering a cohesive and informed workforce, St. Mary’s University

On February 10, 2024, a closing ceremony was held at the Syndicate Room of St Mary’s University (SMU) to mark the completion of the project

St Mary’s University hosts a certification ceremony for Animation and Media Training that took place at the American Corner located at the Main Campus of the University On February 5, 2024.

St Mary’s University is holding a tutorial session for its undergraduate regular graduating students who will sit for the

St. Mary’s University (SMU) invited more than fifty elderly and disabled people from Lideta Sub-city,

St Mary’s University Center for Educational Improvement and Quality Assurance (CEIQA) shared its report on the 2015 E.C.

St. Mary’s University conducted a comprehensive orientation for new remedial program students

St. Mary’s University Charity Club organized a carnival aimed at fundraising for disadvantaged people from January 3-5, 2024 under the facilitation of the Student Service Support Office (SSSO).

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St. Mary’s University discussed its Annual Performance Report of 2015 E.C. on December 29, 2023,

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