Madda Walabu University, one of the public universities in Ethiopia, was established in 2006 (1999 Ethiopian Calendar). The university is located in Bale Zone, in the town of Robe, about 430 km away from the capital city, Addis Ababa. Historically the place is closely related to the Oromo people who are the brain child of the culture of the "Gada" system as it has been recurrently indicated by elders and researchers. This place has been recurrently indicated by elders and researchers. This place has deep rooted value for Oromo people. Now a days, the name Madda Walabu is commonly used by Madda Walabu Stadium, Madda Walabu Cultural band, Madda Walabu University itself and other smaller business centers named after this unique place in order to make the memory long lasting in the mind of the people. Currently, more than 13,254 students are pursuing their education in 43 under graduate programs and 14 post graduate programs which offered in regular, extension, summer and in-service basis in two campuses. Other than thesein three campuses, the university also offers weekend program at Ginir, Dodola and Dell oMenna sites. So far, the university had graduated about total of 11,735 graduates. Itis believed that Madda Walabu University contributed a lot in creating enabling environment to produce qualified graduates, conduct problem solving researches and carry out need based community services.