Delsu news 2016

Here are some notable news stories from Delta State University (DELSU) in 2016:

  1. ASUU Strike: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) went on strike in July 2016, affecting academic activities in DELSU and other universities across the country. The strike was called off in September 2016 after a agreement was reached between ASUU and the Federal Government.
  2. New Vice-Chancellor: Professor Victor Peretomode was appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of DELSU in January 2016, succeeding Professor Victor Olumese.
  3. Convocation Ceremony: DELSU held its 24th Convocation Ceremony in November 2016, where over 10,000 students were awarded degrees.
  4. Research Grants: DELSU received research grants from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the National Research Fund (NRF) to support research projects in various fields.
  5. Infrastructure Development: The university embarked on several infrastructure development projects, including the construction of new lecture halls, hostels, and a new campus.
  6. Sports Achievements: DELSU's sports teams achieved several successes in 2016, including winning the Delta State University Games and participating in the National University Games.
  7. Alumni Association: The DELSU Alumni Association was re-launched in 2016, with a new executive council elected to lead the association.
  8. Community Service: DELSU students and staff participated in several community service projects, including a medical outreach program and a clean-up exercise in the university's host community.
  9. International Collaboration: DELSU signed a memorandum of understanding with several international universities, including the University of Ghana and the University of Benin, to promote academic collaboration and exchange programs.
  10. Ranking: DELSU was ranked among the top 10 universities in Nigeria by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2016.

These are just a few of the notable news stories from DELSU in 2016. If you're looking for more specific information or news from a particular department or faculty, please let me know!