Tag: Africa University
Another reason why I’m staying
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Why are you a United Methodist? One reason the Rev. Jack Harnish is a United Methodist is his love for the many projects that are supported by the apportionment system.
From Michigan to Zimbabwe
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The Rev. Dr. Roger Ireson provided key leadership in the birthing of Africa University. He reflects on how a century-old vision took shape in Zimbabwe.
U.S. teachers support African students
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For 20 years, a Michigan couple, Ann and Morris Taber, traveled from Ypsilanti to Zimbabwe in support of Africa University.
Bishop Haller visits Ubuntu Center
![Africa University Task Force 2011 with James Salley](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AU-2011.jpg)
Seven years after the West Michigan Conference celebrated a successful $500,000 fund drive for Africa University, Bishop Laurie Haller helps dedicate the Ubuntu Centre on the AU campus in Zimbabwe.
Africa University, school of dreams
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When Superintendent of the Grand Rapids District, she helped raise $500,000 for the Ubuntu Centre at Africa University that recently housed visitors from Iowa.
The buzz on malaria at AU
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Africa University, in partnership with others, is engaged in groundbreaking research to combat malaria.
US teen supports AU grad
Georgianna Wood, at 14-years-old, worked to provide financial assistance to Africa University student, Gracious Matika.
Graduation Day at AU
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Including the Class of 2018, Africa University in Zimbabwe now has 8,800 graduates in 24 years.
Praying for Zimbabwe
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United Methodists in Zimbabwe have hope for peace, economic growth and national healing.
Africa University safe amidst unrest
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United Methodists pray for their country as the military took control in Zimbabwe last week.