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Frankfort, KY – On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Kentucky State University (KSU) welcomed university representatives from Ethiopia to discuss possible collaborations. Esteemed guests included Injibara University (INU) President Dr. Gardachew Worku Fekadu, INU Academic Vice President Dr. Aemiro Tadesse Tiku, and Dambi Dollo University Administration Board Member and Adviser on Partnership and Internalization Dr. Delessa Bulcha Neger.

“It is always a great pleasure to discuss opportunities to partner with universities throughout the world. KSU is always looking for ways to expand pathways for our students,” said KSU President Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo.  

During their stay, Dr. Fekadu, Dr. Tiku, and Dr. Neger toured the KSU campus including KSU’s distinguished Aquaculture Research Center. Additionally, KSU and INU signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish cultural exchange and academic opportunities between the two institutions.

“Our collaboration knows no bounds!” said INU President Dr. Fekadu. “The collaborative agreement between the two universities is historical and unique as the agreement is like a parent-infant relationship.”

The MOU is intended to promote joint research in fields of mutual academic interest, support student and faculty exchanges, and coordinate new opportunities. Possible areas of interest for collaboration include aquaculture, education, nursing, business, and more.