DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

UNN APPOINTS ANAMBRA BORN WRITER, CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE, AS NEW VISITING PROFESSOR TO BOOST ITS GLOBAL ACADEMIC STANDING AND EXCELLENCE.(PHOTO).


 University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) appoints Anambra born writer, Chimamanda Adichie,  as new visiting professor to boost its global academic standing and excellence.


The University of Nigeria, Nsukka has appointed globally-renowned writer Chimamanda Adichie,, in a move aimed at repositioning the institution on the global academic stage.


The appointments, approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, were conveyed through official letters dated December 18, 2025.


According to the university, the Visiting Professors are expected to engage in teaching, collaborative research, mentorship, and strategic academic interactions that will strengthen UNN’s global standing.


Chimamanda Adichie, one of the world’s most influential literary voices, was appointed in recognition of her outstanding contributions to literature, creative writing, and global intellectual discourse. 


The university noted that her engagement would significantly enrich the arts and humanities. The university stated that;


“Her Visiting Professorship will add immense value to our academic community through lectures, scholarly engagements, and the mentorship of students and young academics,”


Speaking on the appointments in a statement issued on Wednesday, the Acting Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr. Inya Agha Egwu, said the move aligns with the Vice-Chancellor’s commitment to attracting eminent global scholars to UNN.


"The University of Nigeria was founded to be a globally competitive institution. These appointments represent a significant step towards reclaiming that legacy and enhancing the university’s global relevance,” Egwu said.


He explained that the Visiting Professorship are designed to promote knowledge exchange, strengthen international linkages, and bridge the gap between theory, policy, and practice. 

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