During the Tigray War in late 2020 and early 2021, the facilities and properties of Adigrat University were "completely destroyed", according to Alula Habteab, head of the Bureau of Construction, Road and Transport in the Transitional Government of Tigray.

Adigrat University's library system has archives, reading rooms, and research centers.

[12] The university administration has embarked of capacity building by investing in a media and communications department, cloud computing and telecom equipment, and digital library services.

[13]The Adigrat University's team is called Welwalo, with colors gold and black.

[14] The Welwalo men's football team plays home games at the Adigrat stadium.