Last year, the American University of Armenia celebrated its 30th anniversary of academic excellence in Armenia by launching the “Build a Better Future With AUA” capital campaign. This initiative aims to advance science and technology education in Armenia while recognizing the importance of integrating these fields with the humanities and social sciences. Given the recent events in Artsakh, investing in education and strengthening AUA’s efforts to strengthen the homeland has become even more crucial.

AUA has already taken groundbreaking action by starting the construction of the new AUA Science & Engineering building. Thanks to the generous contributions of the Avedisian and Akian families, the University is now embarking on a second capital project, which involves constructing the new Humanities & Social Sciences building, the Arts building, and a Founders’ atrium to connect all three buildings. This revised construction approach will enhance the functionality of these buildings, allowing for projected student enrollment numbers to double in the next five years.

To achieve this vision of growth and advancement, AUA invites its loyal supporters to join forces with the University in crossing this critical juncture for the betterment of Armenia. On January 27, 2024, AUA will host the “Vision for the Future: Advancing Higher Education in Armenia” special event at the Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel in San Francisco.

The evening’s program will feature esteemed individuals such as Dr. Bruce Boghosian, AUA President; Dr. Yervant Zorian, Chief Architect and Fellow at Synopsys, and President of Synopsys Armenia; Rev Lebaredian, Vice President of Omniverse and Simulation Technology at NVIDIA; AUA alumna Susanna Avagyan (BSDS ’22); and Michael A. Goorjian, actor, writer, and director of the movie “Amerikatsi.” The event will be hosted by news reporter and anchor at KRON4, Ella Sogomonian, while musical entertainment will be provided by Vardan Ovsepian, Astghik Martirosyan, and friends.

To learn more about the event, register to attend, or explore event sponsorship opportunities, please visit the event website.

For further information, please contact the AUA Office of Development at [email protected] or (510) 925-4282.

The American University of Armenia, established in 1991, is a private, independent university located in Yerevan, Armenia. It is affiliated with the University of California and accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission in the United States. AUA offers Western-style education to local and international students through high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs. The University actively promotes research, innovation, civic engagement, community service, and democratic values. The AUA Office of Development is dedicated to philanthropic efforts solely for educational purposes.