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NIU grad heads African university

Dr. Rukudzo Murapa, Vice Chancellor of Africa University in Zimbabwe
Dr. Rukudzo Murapa, Vice Chancellor of Africa University in Zimbabwe

By Chris Lehman

DeKalb, IL – One of Northern Illinois University's most distinguished graduates returned to campus last week. Rukudzo Murapa earned his Masters and Doctoral Degrees at NIU in the 1970's. He's now the Vice Chancellor of Africa University in Zimbabwe.

The school was founded in 1992 by the United Methodist Church. Doctor Murapa spoke with WNIJ's Chris Lehman.