Presidents

Dire Dawa University has been led by presidents who have taken the university on a path of great accomplishments and national and continental prominence, expanding its faculties, promoting research, and fostering international partnerships. Since its founding as the University College of Dire Dawa in 2006 G.C, there have been 4 presidents

2006 - 2013 G.C

Dr. Wagayehu Bekele

Dr. Wagayehu Bekele served as a president of Dire Dawa University. During his tenure, he contributed to the academic growth and development of the university, focusing on expanding educational programs, improving research facilities, and enhancing community engagement. His leadership helped lay the foundation for the university’s ongoing development and reputation in higher education within Ethiopia..

2013 - 2018 G.C

Dr. Girma Goro

Dr. Girma Goro served as the president of Dire Dawa University. During his tenure, he focused on strengthening the university’s academic programs, promoting research and innovation, and enhancing infrastructure to support both students and faculty. Under his leadership, the university worked on expanding its community engagement initiatives and improving the quality of higher education in the region...

2018 - 2020 G.C.

Dr. Yared Mamo

Dr. Yared Mamo served as the president of Dire Dawa University. During his tenure, he focused on strengthening the university’s academic programs, promoting research and innovation, and enhancing infrastructure to support both students and faculty. Under his leadership, the university worked on expanding its community engagement initiatives and improving the quality of higher education in the region.

2020 - present

Ubah Adem (Ph.D)

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2006 - 2013 G.C

Dr. Wagayehu Bekele served as a president of Dire Dawa University. During his tenure, he contributed to the academic growth and development of the university, focusing on expanding educational programs, improving research facilities, and enhancing community engagement. His leadership helped lay the foundation for the university’s ongoing development and reputation in higher education within Ethiopia..

2013 - 2018 G.C

Dr. Girma Goro served as the president of Dire Dawa University. During his tenure, he focused on strengthening the university’s academic programs, promoting research and innovation, and enhancing infrastructure to support both students and faculty. Under his leadership, the university worked on expanding its community engagement initiatives and improving the quality of higher education in the region…

2018 - 2020 G.C.

Dr. Yared Mamo served as the president of Dire Dawa University. During his tenure, he focused on strengthening the university’s academic programs, promoting research and innovation, and enhancing infrastructure to support both students and faculty. Under his leadership, the university worked on expanding its community engagement initiatives and improving the quality of higher education in the region.

2020 - Present

Ubah Adem (Ph.D)