Solusi University
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Former names | Solusi College (1894–1990) |
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| Motto | 'We serve' |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1894 |
| Affiliation | Seventh-day Adventist Church |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Rural, 12,000 acres (49 km2) |
| Colors | Burnt orange and white |
| Website | solusi |
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Solusi University is a coeducational private university in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Initially established in 1894, the institution received the authorization of the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe through an act of Parliament to operate as a university in 1994.[1] As a university it first opened on 4 October 1994, the first private institution of higher education in the country. Following the granting of the charter by the Government it was renamed Solusi University. The university follows American grading and business, research, and liberal arts curricular patterns.[2] It is owned and run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[3][4][5][6]
History
Solusi Mission was the first Seventh-day Adventist mission station in
The university has 105 faculty members and a student-faculty ratio of 3:1.
Notable alumni
- Professor Levi Nyagura, former vice-chancellor of University of Zimbabwe
- Charles Mhlauri, former Zimbabwe national football team coach[citation needed]
- Dr. Pardon Mwansa, Vice Chancellor, Rusangu University[citation needed]
- Joshua Maphonga, Philosopher, Artists, Author
See also
References
- ^ "Adventist University in Africa : Solusi University".
- ^ "Education in Zimbabwe :: Solusi University". Archived from the original on 18 November 2007.
- ^ "For real education reform, take a cue from the Adventists". 15 November 2010 – via Christian Science Monitor.
- ^ "Seventh-Day Adventism". Archived from the original on 23 March 2015.
- ^ "Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church". Archived from the original on 17 October 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
- Adventist News Network. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
- ^ "Visit to Solusi University in Zimbabwe". Biblical Research Institute. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
- ^ "Seventh-day Adventist Church:Solusi Mission College". The Rhodesian Study Circle. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
- ^ "Seventh-day Adventist Church:Solusi University". The Rhodesian Study Circle. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
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