Armenia

YEREVAN—The American University of Armenia (AUA) continues to garner strong philanthropic support for its new undergraduate program, set to launch in fall 2013. AUA recently received $50,000 from Dr. and Mrs. Noubar Ouzounian of California, and $25,000 from the Bay Area Armenian Professional Society. AUA …

At 79, Tanganush Kostikyans, a grandmother of four from the village of Meghrashat in Armenia, decided it was time to own her small business—a cow she came to name Tsaghik (Flower). The cow came to her by way of Heifer Armenia in 2007, as part …

YEREVAN—While mining contributed to economic growth in Armenia between 2004-10, it simultaneously created income inequality and poverty, according to a recent study by the AUA Acopian Center for the Environment (ACE), conducted in cooperation with the AUA College of Business and Economics (CBE). ‘The mining …

The path to becoming a professional footballer is rarely easy. At youth level, many players dream of making it all the way. As players develop and progress through the ranks, it becomes more and more difficult to make it to the next level. In addition …

On Sept. 20, 2012, Hrair Garabedian, an American-Armenian pediatric cardiologist from Spokane, Wash., was awarded the Medal of Mkhitar Heratsi by the president of Armenia. Hrair was honored for his devoted contribution to the development of the field of pediatric cardiology and heart surgery in …

YEREVAN (A.W.)–Just months after winning the “Best Athlete of the Kotayk Province” title in Armenia, Olympic medalist Hripsime Khurshudyan has added another accolade to her name. On Fri., March 8, Khurshudyan won the award for the 2013 “Best Female Athlete” in Armenia. Hripsime Khurshudyan The …

The Iranian-Armenian poet Varand wrote: Photos Courtesy of Sisters Haguintha and Srpouhi of Dashir, Armenia, and Anahid Yapoudjian of Lyon, France. ‘To love does not cost anything, To be loved, a little, But if you love, And are loved… It is worth everything.’ The Armenian …

Turpanjian Family Educational Foundation Pledges $750,000 YEREVAN—The American University of Armenia (AUA) recently announced that it is establishing a Continuing Education Program (CEP) to curtail rural-urban migration in Armenia. The CEP is funded through a generous multi-year pledge of $750,000 from the Turpanjian Family Educational …

Competitions, Concerts, and Cultural Events Draw International Attention This past year, the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) unveiled its new Performing Arts Department (PAD), and has since expanded its reach broadly to support rising talents—and has plenty more in store in the months to come. …

The popular Ethiopian song form, “Tezeta,” shares the name of Aramazt Kalayjian’s documentary on the Ethio-Armenian contributions to the musical culture of Ethiopia. The documentary features interviews with Ethiopian-Armenians and ethnic Ethiopians alike, concert footages, and archival footage and photographs. Kalayjian aims to bring the story …