By Ndamagye Isaac
On Next Radio’s The Morning Switch show, listeners tuned in to a compelling conversation centered on global education opportunities, with Gannon University emerging as a top choice for African students seeking to study in the United States.
Dr. George Sipos, Executive Director, of the Division of Global Enrollment & Engagement at Gannon University highlighted the institution’s century-long legacy and growing global reputation. “We’re a 100-year-old Catholic liberal arts university, ranked 240 out of over 5,000 U.S. institutions,” he noted. Gannon offers a diverse range of programs—from business and engineering to health and communications—with many earning STEM designations, allowing international students to work in the U.S. for up to three years after graduation.
Hairah Kibuuka, Gannon’s Africa Regional Manager, broke down the seamless application process. “There’s no application fee, no SAT required, and everything is done online,” she said. “I’m the direct point of contact for African applicants.” The university also provides generous financial support: undergraduate students are eligible for a Regional Award that reduces tuition from $62,000 to approximately $26,000 annually, while graduate students receive $5,000 per year in aid.
Concerns about visa challenges were also addressed. “Things have stabilized,” Dr. George assured. “African students are still getting visas and arriving on campus.”
Whether starting fresh or transferring mid-degree, Gannon University is making global education more accessible for Ugandan and African students alike—and The Morning Switch team of Ronnie McVex, Victoria Sibiya, and Uncle Mark made sure that message came through loud and clear.