Campaign Supporters

Mikayel Vardanyan is one of AUA’s successful alumni, having graduated from the AUA Master of Science in Computer and Information Science (MSCIS) program in 2004. In his professional career, he co-founded Monitis and Sourcio, two successful platforms that were later acquired. With over a decade of experience, he is currently an angel investor and startup […]

It was a historic time, but one of the most difficult and darkest for the Republic of Armenia. On September 21, 1991, the same day the Armenian Parliament declared independence, the American University of Armenia (AUA) opened its doors, welcoming its initial cohort of students. This group of fresh-minded, eager youth would soon be the […]

Elena Sagayan and Gregory Matsoyan reside in the Bay Area with their three daughters, but their roots lay in the ancient Armenian city of Artvin, now located in Eastern Turkey. They met in Elena’s hometown of Krasnodar, a city situated in the south of Russia, where she received her degree as Doctor of Medicine (MD). […]

For Elizabeth Aslanian Lorenzoni, the desire to connect with her heritage, coupled with her mother’s philanthropic path, influenced her to join the ChangeMakers campaign.Through this decision, Elizabeth believes her generation has the opportunity to make a big impact.  Growing up in New York as the second daughter of John and Carol (Bagdasarian) Aslanian, Elizabeth, who […]

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of AUA ChangeMaker Hripsime Apelian Hamstra. Hrispime dedicated most of her career to teaching math and science. She began teaching at Aleppo College in Syria after completing her bachelor’s degree in biological chemistry from Beirut College for Women (1967). In the United States, she […]

AUA’s youngest ChangeMakers, Christopher, Sebastian, and Katherine Petrossian, have taken on sponsorship of AUA at their early age. They are the grandchildren of AUA supporters Vahik and Alice Petrossian, and their gift to the University carries on Alice and Vahik’s legacy of allowing the University to flourish. “The key to the future of our homeland […]

Vahan and Nooné Janjigian know firsthand the transformative power of the American University of Armenia. They were a part of AUA when the institution opened its doors in 1991, and they have since acclaimed the generations of graduates who have reaffirmed the significance of AUA’s mission and the force of good it represents in Armenia. […]

Nazar and Artemis Nazarian are AUA Pillars and unsparing supporters of Armenian causes. Sadly, the community lost Artemis earlier this year, but her incredible legacy lives on and her years of support have left an indelible mark on the Armenian community. The couple long championed Armenian organizations, and were proud Pillars of AUA. Their children, […]

The strong family culture of a household truly contributes to building the culture of a nation. The Akian family exemplifies that statement and truly exemplifies the invincible family values and tradition of commitment to education and giving to the Armenian community. Zaven and Sonia Akian have been ardent supporters of AUA, as pillars, scholarship supporters, […]

Ani Kagramanian is a proud AUA alumna of the first graduating class of 1993. The education she received at AUA has played a crucial role in her life, and when AUA launched the 200 AUA ChangeMakers campaign, it was a quick decision to join her alma mater in the exciting journey of enhancing AUA’s institutional […]