Texila American University Zambia (TAUZ) celebrated its 2026 graduating class in a colourful and memorable graduation ceremony held at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, bringing together graduates, families, university leadership, government representatives and distinguished guests to celebrate academic achievement and the promise of a brighter future.
The ceremony brought together graduands from the School of Medicine, School of Public Health, and School of Business and Information Technology, marking an important milestone in their academic and professional journeys.
The event was officiated by the Minister of Health, Hon. Prof. Roma Chilengi, MP, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary for Donor Coordination at the Ministry of Health, Dr George Sinyangwe. The special guest was Brigadier General Prof. Lawson Simapuka, Executive Director of the National Forensic Authority (NFA).
Presiding over the ceremony, TAUZ Vice Chancellor, Dr Balamurugan Easwaran, conferred degrees upon the graduands, recognising their dedication, perseverance and successful completion of their respective programmes.
The ceremony was characterised by an atmosphere of excitement, pride and celebration as graduates proudly received their qualifications, while families and friends cheered them on. Cultural dance performances added colour and vibrancy to the occasion, celebrating Zambia’s rich cultural heritage and enhancing the celebratory mood.
The graduation marked not only the culmination of years of academic commitment but also the beginning of new professional opportunities and responsibilities for the graduates. Those graduating from the health-related programmes are poised to contribute to healthcare delivery and public health initiatives, while graduates from the School of Business and Information Technology are prepared to apply their knowledge and skills across various sectors of the economy.
Through its diverse academic programmes, TAUZ continues to contribute to the development of skilled professionals equipped to respond to the needs of Zambia and the wider region.
As the graduates embark on the next chapter of their lives, the university celebrates their accomplishments and encourages them to uphold the values of professionalism, integrity, lifelong learning and service to society.
