Lorna Magara | |
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| Born | Lorna Magara 1966 (age 58–59) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Arts with Education) Uganda Christian University (Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and Management) Institute of National Transformation (Oak Seed Executive Leadership Course) Sundoulos African Leadership Training Institute (Certificate of Servant Leadership) Christian Education, Europe (International Certificate of Christian Education) |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, academic, and management professional |
| Years active | 1989 - present |
| Title | Chairperson of Makerere University Council |
| Spouse | Dr. James Magara |
Lorna Magara is the first woman to be elected chairperson of the Makerere University Council, since the founding of the university in 1922. She was elected to a renewable four-year term, effective 20 December 2018. The Council is a 27-member body that serves as the supreme governing organ of Uganda's largest and oldest public university.[1][2]
- ^ Paul Ampurire (22 December 2018). "Lorna Magara Elected First Female Chairperson Of Makerere University Council". Kampala: Soft Power Uganda. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ Mukhaye, Damali (21 December 2018). "Magara is new Makerere council chairperson". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 23 December 2018.