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Arsi University has launched the 6th round national Green Legacy Initiatives and associated health volunteer activities, bringing together key stakeholders from across the university and health sectors.The event was attended by university higher officials, Asella City Mayor, Arsi University academic and supportive staff, and health professionals from Asella Teaching and Referral Hospital. During the program,…

It is with great pride and pleasure that we announce that Arsi University Asella Teaching and Referral Hospital has received national recognition from the Federal Ministry of Health for its outstanding implementation of the 2017 E.C. (2025) Summer Volunteer Service Program. This recognition reflects the University’s strong commitment to community service, social responsibility, and improving…

Dr. Fikadu Mitiku, the president of Arsi University, announced that the exam, which ran from June 23 to July 08, 2018 E.C., had wrapped up. He sincerely thanked everyone who helped make sure the national assessment went smoothly and peacefully. Dr. Fikadu specifically thanked the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Educational Assessment and…

Arsi University held a colorful projects inauguration ceremony on May 23, 2026, marking the commencement of high-level initiatives that bring together federal, regional and zonal higher officials alongside community representatives. The event also featured the participation of university management councils Aba Gadas and Hadha Siinqees, as well as religious leaders, reflecting the strong community and…

Arsi University participated in the mid-term meeting of STREAMING Project (Sustainable Trade Regimes with Europe and Africa through Mapping Innovation, New Technology, and Growth Mindset), held in Djerba, Tunisia, and hosted by Gabes University from May 4–5, 2026. The event brought together over 35 participants from 15 institutions across different countries to review progress, exchange…

Arsi University successfully conducted its 9th National Research Conference at the main campus meeting hall on April 24–25, 2026, under the grand theme: “Harnessing Applied Research and Multidisciplinary Innovation for Sustainable Development,” integrating Agriculture, Health, and Digital Technology.The conference brought together high-level officials from various governmental and non-governmental organizations, researchers from different higher education institutions,…

Arsi University continues to expand its international engagement through active participation in key academic and development cooperation events held in Brussels and Leuven in April 2026.From April 16 to 17, the University participated in the EU-funded Intra-Africa Mobility Coordinators Meeting on Green Transition in Brussels under the MAINSTREAM project (Mobility for Agricultural International Networks Supporting…

Arsi University held a colorful graduation ceremony to celebrate the successful completion of studies by 1,016 graduates across different undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In his remark, Dr. Fikadu Mitiku, President of Arsi University, congratulated the graduates for reaching what he described as a historical milestone. He urged the new alumni to serve their community using…

From factory floors to policy hubs, the WEFACE 2026 delegation wrapped a fast-moving second round of visits across Addis Ababa, converting insights on quality, market access, mechanization, and export readiness into concrete next steps for women-led cooperatives. Industries and sites visitedSheger Bread & Flour Factory PLC in Akaki-Kality opened its high-throughput bakery and adjacent mill,…

A delegation of Serbian professors from the Academy of Applied Preschool Teaching and Health Studies at Krusevac has been visiting Arsi University. The delegates, led by Professor Nevenka Mihajlovic, were received at the university by senior officials. On the first day, the visiting team received a brief overview of Arsi University from Dr. Mustefa Bati,…