Recent News
Nerses Kazarian (MEIESM ’93) Becomes an AUA ChangeMaker
Nerses Kazarian (MEIESM ’93) received his Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering and Systems Management (MEIESM) degree from the American University of Armenia (AUA) Zaven P. and Sonia Akian College of Science and Engineering (ACSE). As a member of AUA’s first graduating cohort in 1993, he witnessed and benefited from the University’s founding vision at one of the most challenging moments in Armenia’s modern history.
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 its young people. Today, Sinan continues this commitment as a member of the AUA Board of Trustees, helping guide the institution toward greater impact and broader opportunity.
The Next Generation of AUA Changemakers Carries the Torch
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 higher education programs, resources, and facilities the University offers. Their stories are a testament to how individual commitment, rooted in shared values, can help build a stronger Armenia.
AUA Community Ignites Change for Armenia
LOS ANGELES, California — On Saturday, May 18, 2024, under the stars at the beautiful home of American University of Armenia (AUA) ChangeMakers Vahe and Ruzan Kuzoyan, the community of AUA supporters gathered in Los Angeles to ignite change for a brighter future in Armenia. The gala, A Night to Ignite Change: Honoring the Akian Family, recognized the Akian family for their decades of commitment to AUA and raised $800,000 in support of the University’s efforts to advance higher education in Armenia.
Vahe and Ruzan Kuzoyan to Host AUA Event Honoring Akian Family
LOS ANGELES, California — The American University of Armenia (AUA) is pleased to announce an upcoming event, A Night to Ignite Change: Honoring the Akian Family. Hosted by AUA supporters Vahe and Ruzan Kuzoyan, the event will benefit the University as it continues to expand, while also recognizing the Akian family’s generous contributions to AUA […]
Golden State Bank Welcomes New AUA President and Joins Exclusive Group of AUA ChangeMakers
GLENDALE, California — On September 28, 2023, Golden State Bank (GSB), headquartered in Glendale, California, hosted an exclusive event, Bridge to the Future: Elevating Higher Education in Armenia, to welcome the new president of the American University of Armenia (AUA) Dr. Bruce Boghosian. Members of the AUA and GSB community and a group of AUA Pillars and […]
A New Approach to Undergraduate Research at AUA
Student engagement in research is vital to the academic and personal growth of students in the Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Governance (BAPG) program at the American University of Armenia (AUA). This aligns with the Program’s goal of teaching analytical skills necessary for evaluating conflicting arguments, gathering and presenting relevant evidence, and reaching […]
New Assistant Professors Hired with Support from the 200 ChangeMakers of AUA Campaign
The American University of Armenia (AUA) is happy to announce the recent addition of three exemplary academic professionals to its roster of Assistant and Associate Professors. The hiring of these faculty members was made possible through the 200 ChangeMakers of AUA campaign, which also powers the AUA Open Centers of Excellence. Learn more below […]
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AUA Community Ignites Change for Armenia
LOS ANGELES, California — On Saturday, May 18, 2024, under the stars at the beautiful home of American University of Armenia (AUA) ChangeMakers Vahe and Ruzan Kuzoyan, the community of AUA supporters gathered in Los Angeles to ignite change for a brighter future in Armenia. The gala, A Night to Ignite Change: Honoring the Akian Family, recognized the Akian family for their decades of commitment to AUA and raised $800,000 in support of the University’s efforts to advance higher education in Armenia.
Golden State Bank Welcomes New AUA President and Joins Exclusive Group of AUA ChangeMakers
GLENDALE, California — On September 28, 2023, Golden State Bank (GSB), headquartered in Glendale, California, hosted an exclusive event, Bridge to the Future: Elevating Higher Education in Armenia, to welcome the new president of the American University of Armenia (AUA) Dr. Bruce Boghosian. Members of the AUA and GSB community and a group of AUA Pillars and […]








