by Hannah Diorio-Toth
The graduates received degrees from the College of Engineering’s master’s of science programs in electrical and computer engineering, information technology, and engineering artificial intelligence.
Carnegie Mellon University Africa celebrated its 13th graduation ceremony on May 15, honoring students from across the continent. The graduates received degrees from the College of Engineering’s master’s of science programs in electrical and computer engineering, information technology, and engineering artificial intelligence. With the graduation of the Class of 2026, CMU-Africa reached an important milestone: 1,000 alumni.
The keynote address was delivered by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji. Aboyeji is a founding partner of Future Africa, Africa’s largest seed stage investor. He has co-founded two of Africa's seven unicorn companies: Andela and Flutterwave. Aboyeji’s remarks focused on what is beneath the surface; it carried through the theme of “unseen and seen.” He offered three pieces of advice to graduates:
Have the courage to seek and speak the truth. “Pursue truth, and when you find it, share it—not to prove your intelligence, but because a world without objective truth is dangerous.”
