Uganda Studies Program - UCU

Tonight is the final evening at Mukono homestays. Students have immersed themselves in Ugandan culture, family life, and meaningful relationships. From shared meals to fun evening activities, there have been many opportunities to learn, connect, and create memories.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful host families for opening their homes and hearts to another round of students!

Students have officially been in Uganda for one month! Here is a look at the semester so far!

Meet Pasqualino Okello!

Educator, public policy specialist, and governance practitioner, Pasqualino brings a wealth of experience, cultural knowledge, and real-world perspectives into the classroom at the Uganda Studies Program (USP).

Instructs: East African Politics Since Independence

In East African Politics Since Independence, students are challenged to look beyond simply asking, “What happened?” and instead explore the deeper questions of why events happened, how they shaped East Africa, and what they mean for the realities of the region today.

The course is framed by the question: “What happens when a country wins its independence, but the struggle for power is only beginning?”

Through this lens, students engage with the complexities of power, politics, and independence while connecting the past to East Africa’s present.

Have you had the opportunity to learn from Pasqualino? Drop a comment below and share your experience. What did you enjoy most about learning from him?

We made it back from Northern Uganda, and are reminiscing on all of the learning and experiences from the past week in Gulu.

We are grateful for each person and organization that shared their stories and work with us!