U.S. Alumni Engagement Highlights Impact, Innovation, and Community Transformation
[ April 22, 2026 | Bahir Dar, ISC/BiT]
=======================-
Bahir Dar University hosted H.E. Ervin Massinga for a high-level engagement with U.S. program alumni at the Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, underscoring the growing role of alumni networks in driving innovation and community development.
The visit featured an interactive roundtable discussion with members of the U.S. Exchange Alumni of Ethiopia – Bahir Dar Chapter, bringing together a diverse group of entrepreneurs, scholars, faculty, and beneficiaries of U.S.-funded exchange programs. The session provided a platform for meaningful dialogue on the contributions and future direction of the alumni community.
During the discussion, Ambassador Massinga engaged alumni representatives on the chapter’s achievements, ongoing initiatives, and strategic plans. Participants highlighted their active involvement in community transformation, youth empowerment, and innovation-driven projects, demonstrating the expanding impact of the alumni network across the region.
The Ambassador reaffirmed continued support for alumni activities, emphasizing the importance of strengthening networks to enhance their effectiveness in addressing local and national development challenges. He noted that empowered alumni communities play a vital role in fostering sustainable progress and leadership.
The session also created space for open dialogue, allowing participants to raise key issues, exchange perspectives, and respond to questions in a constructive and collaborative environment.
President of Bahir Dar University, Mengesha Ayene (phd), expressed pride in the accomplishments of the alumni chapter and reiterated the University’s commitment to supporting its initiatives. He emphasized the importance of continued collaboration in advancing innovation, leadership, and institutional partnerships.
The engagement highlights the strong and enduring partnership between Bahir Dar University and the U.S. Exchange Alumni community, reflecting a shared commitment to promoting innovation, leadership development, and community transformation.
Information and Strategic Communication Office
Facebook፡-- https://www.facebook.com/bitpoly
Telegram፡- https://t.me/bitpoly
Website፡- https://www.bdu.edu.et/bit
Twitter: - https://twitter.com/BiT_BDU
LinkedIn: - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitpoly/
[ April 22, 2026 | Bahir Dar, ISC/BiT]
=======================-
Bahir Dar University hosted H.E. Ervin Massinga for a high-level engagement with U.S. program alumni at the Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, underscoring the growing role of alumni networks in driving innovation and community development.
The visit featured an interactive roundtable discussion with members of the U.S. Exchange Alumni of Ethiopia – Bahir Dar Chapter, bringing together a diverse group of entrepreneurs, scholars, faculty, and beneficiaries of U.S.-funded exchange programs. The session provided a platform for meaningful dialogue on the contributions and future direction of the alumni community.
During the discussion, Ambassador Massinga engaged alumni representatives on the chapter’s achievements, ongoing initiatives, and strategic plans. Participants highlighted their active involvement in community transformation, youth empowerment, and innovation-driven projects, demonstrating the expanding impact of the alumni network across the region.
The Ambassador reaffirmed continued support for alumni activities, emphasizing the importance of strengthening networks to enhance their effectiveness in addressing local and national development challenges. He noted that empowered alumni communities play a vital role in fostering sustainable progress and leadership.
The session also created space for open dialogue, allowing participants to raise key issues, exchange perspectives, and respond to questions in a constructive and collaborative environment.
President of Bahir Dar University, Mengesha Ayene (phd), expressed pride in the accomplishments of the alumni chapter and reiterated the University’s commitment to supporting its initiatives. He emphasized the importance of continued collaboration in advancing innovation, leadership, and institutional partnerships.
The engagement highlights the strong and enduring partnership between Bahir Dar University and the U.S. Exchange Alumni community, reflecting a shared commitment to promoting innovation, leadership development, and community transformation.
Information and Strategic Communication Office
Facebook፡-- https://www.facebook.com/bitpoly
Telegram፡- https://t.me/bitpoly
Website፡- https://www.bdu.edu.et/bit
Twitter: - https://twitter.com/BiT_BDU
LinkedIn: - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitpoly/
Telegram
Bahir Dar Institute of Technology
ይህ የቴሌግራም ቻናል የባህር ዳር ቴክኖሎጂ ኢንስቲትዩት ኦፊሺያል ቻናል ሲሆን በዋናነት ለተቋሙ ተማሪዎች የሚሆኑ መልዕክቶች ይተላለፉበታል:: ቻናሉ ለሁሉም ተማሪዎች ተደራሽ እንዲሆን ቻናሉን ለሌሎች ተማሪዎች እንድታጋሩልን እየጠየቅን ለተቋሙ እንዲደርሰ የምትፈልጉትን ማንኛውም ጥያቄ ወይም አስተያየት በ @Contact_bit_bot ቦት ማድረስ የምችሉ መሆኑን እንገልፃለን፡፡
❤1