The UDOMASA e-Newsletter (Vol 02, Issue 01, June 2025), published by the University of Dodoma Academic Staff Association, showcases initiatives advancing academic excellence, inclusivity, and professional development. Dr. Gerald Shija, UDOMASA Chairperson, highlights the newsletter’s role in fostering knowledge-sharing, marking the third issue since its inception. The edition features diverse topics, including the human role in knowledge creation amidst AI advancements, explored through a workshop held from April 2-24, 2025, emphasizing critical thinking and ethical AI use in academia. Dr. Frederick Ishengoma discusses the potential of African universities to leverage AI for decolonizing knowledge, addressing challenges like data colonialism while highlighting initiatives like Masakhane for African language models. The newsletter reports on UDOM’s first Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) training (June 10-14, 2025), equipping 46 professionals with project management skills, and a Protocol and Etiquette course (May 2025), enhancing soft skills for public and private sector professionals. The launch of UDOPRESA, a Public Relations student association, fosters professional growth through workshops and community outreach, including a hospital donation drive. The Empowering Future Female Scientists Initiative at the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences promotes gender equity in STEM. Other articles address inclusive assessment for visually impaired students, global citizenship amid rising nationalism, and the decline of university autonomy. Academic promotions, such as Dr. Alex Kira and Dr. Majiyd Suru to Senior Lecturer, are celebrated, alongside vibrant visual documentation of UDOM’s milestones. The newsletter underscores UDOMASA’s commitment to innovation, equity, and global engagement, encouraging active participation in the upcoming July 2025 general election to shape the association’s future