A Family Story and a New Commitment: The Tateosians Join AUA’s 200 ChangeMakers
LOS ANGELES, California — For David Tateosian, supporting the American University of Armenia (AUA) is rooted in the Tateosian family’s resilience and values centered on education and community-building.
Markarian Family Invests in AUA’s 200 ChangeMakers Vision
LOS ANGELES, California — Harry and Annie Markarian have been longstanding supporters of the American University of Armenia (AUA). Prior to joining the AUA ChangeMakers, they established the Harry and Annie Markarian Scholarship to provide students with access to a quality AUA education. The couple believes in the power of education and considers AUA a leading university across the Caucasus region.
Young ChangeMakers Uphold Family Legacy of Giving
LOS ANGELES, California— For decades, the Sinanian family has stood at the heart of the American University of Armenia’s (AUA) mission, helping transform Armenia’s workforce by expanding access to world-class higher education. Angele and Sinan Sinanian have long championed the University’s vision for Armenia’s future, recognizing that the nation’s strength and resilience depend on empowering […]
The Next Generation of AUA Changemakers Carries the Torch
09.10.2025 At the American University of Armenia (AUA), the spirit of giving often runs deep, and we see it being passed from one generation to the next. Today, many of our young ChangeMakers are stepping up in their own right, contributing to AUA to ensure that future generations of Armenians continue to benefit from the […]
California High School Calculus Teacher Believes in Yes, Armenian Women Can!
As a high school Calculus teacher, Vivian Moutafian is no stranger to finding solutions to complex problems. She recognizes the need to promote diversity and educational opportunities for women in the field of technology, which is why she was inspired to support AUA’s Yes, Armenian Women Can! campaign. “The areas of Engineering and Computer Science […]
Anna Bakunts (MBA ’11): A Transformative Educational Journey With AUA
GLENDALE, California — Anna Bakunts (MBA ’11) embarked on a profound educational journey that diverged from the conventional path to higher learning. Her university education began in Los Angeles, after which she was drawn to her ancestral homeland to study at the American University of Armenia (AUA). This decision not only shaped her academic and […]
Albert and Terry Bezjian Continue Empowering Armenian Youth in Partnership With AUA
GLENDALE, California — The American University of Armenia (AUA) extends its deepest gratitude to Albert and Terry Bezjian for their extensive, impressive, and inspiring philanthropy. As AUA Pillars and ChangeMakers, they have generously supported AUA’s scholarship program, named the Bezjian Cafeteria in the Main Building on campus, and recently contributed to the University’s capital campaign, […]
Dr. Vicken and Sossy Aharonian Enhance AUA Students’ Learning Environment
YEREVAN, Armenia — In a remarkable display of generosity, Dr. Vicken and Mrs. Sossy Aharohian have once again made a significant contribution to the academic community at the American University of Armenia (AUA). This time, their philanthropic gesture has resulted in the naming of a study room in the AUA AGBU Papazian Library, further enriching […]
Renita Esayian: Encouraging Research & Collaboration through AUA’s Open Centers of Excellence
Renita Esayian, an accomplished financial professional, has joined the American University of Armenia (AUA) ChangeMakers, an impressive group of visionaries dedicated to inspiring and rallying future generations of Armenians to take charge of changing the country’s direction toward global success and sustained advancement. Renita grew up near Philadelphia, where her Armenian-immigrant grandparents from both […]
Dr. Sharon Chekijian Collaborates with AUA to Develop Armenia’s Emergency Response Systems
Dr. Sharon Anoush Chekijian is an esteemed medical doctor, Director, and Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Medicine who recently joined the exclusive group of ChangeMakers of the American University of Armenia (AUA). With a strong belief in the power of education to take Armenia in the direction that would ensure a brighter […]