2 mins read 22.06.2026 YEREVAN, Armenia — Gayane Gevorgyan (BSN ’27) is a senior student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the American University of Armenia (AUA). She has long dreamed of pursuing a higher nursing education. “For me, helping people is the most important thing in life,” she says. “And as […]
3 mins read 12.06.2026 YEREVAN, Armenia — On May 22, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the American University of Armenia (AUA), proudly showcased its second cohort of graduating students in the presence of BSN faculty, students, faculty members from other programs, and distinguished guests. The event included a welcome note by […]
3 mins read 09.06.2026 YEREVAN, Armenia — On May 23, the American University of Armenia (AUA) hosted a nursing conference titled “New Era in Nursing,” bringing together over 200 nurses from healthcare institutions across Armenia. The conference was co-organized by the newly established BSN Association of Armenia, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program […]
2 mins read 21.05.2026 YEREVAN, Armenia — During the spring semester, students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the American University of Armenia (AUA) had hospital visits in Nork Marash Medical Center and Margaryan Maternity Hospital in Yerevan. Vicky Herkelian and Shehnaaz Mohamed, AUA BSN lecturers, organized the visits to give […]
2 mins read 08.05.2026 YEREVAN, Armenia — The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the American University of Armenia (AUA) is pleased to highlight its recent collaboration with HENAR Foundation, aimed at improving healthcare delivery in remote regions of Armenia. As a leading force in bringing essential services to underserved communities, HENAR continues […]
2 mins read 30.04.2026 YEREVAN, Armenia — For the second year in a row, senior students enrolled in the American University of Armenia (AUA) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program successfully completed their clinical practicum at Winchester Hospital in Massachusetts, United States. The partnership between AUA and Winchester Hospital demonstrates the strength of academic and […]
2 mins read 07.04.2026 YEREVAN, Armenia — Nazeli Galstyan (MPH ’26) is pursuing her Master of Public Health at the American University of Armenia (AUA) Turpanjian College of Health Sciences (TCHS) while also serving as an ophthalmology resident at an ophthalmological center in Yerevan. “During my clinical training, I became increasingly interested in understanding not just individual patient […]
2 mins read 25.03.2026 YEREVAN, Armenia — On March 18, sophomore students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program participated in an immersive simulation focused on the management of a patient following a stroke. The exercise involved one student assuming the role of a patient who had experienced a left-sided stroke resulting in […]
3 mins read 26.11.2025 YEREVAN, Armenia — A delegation comprised of faculty, full-time researchers, students, and alumni from the Gerald and Patricia Turpanjian College of Health Sciences (TCHS) and the Avedisian Onanian Center for Health Services Research and Development (CHSR) of the American University of Armenia (AUA) presented nine research projects at the 18th European […]
2 mins read 19.11.2025 YEREVAN, Armenia — The American University of Armenia (AUA) Gerald and Patricia Turpanjian College of Health Sciences (TCHS) is pleased to announce a new publication by Anya Agopian, Ph.D., MPH, Tamara Sedrakyan, DDS, MPH ’24, and Diana Muradyan, M.D., Ph.D., MPH ’20, in collaboration with Gayane Sahakyan, M.D., and the National […]
2 mins read 14.11.2025 YEREVAN, Armenia — The American University of Armenia (AUA) Gerald and Patricia Turpanjian College of Health Sciences is pleased to announce that Maria Aleksandrova (BSN ’25), one of the first graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at AUA, published the first-ever peer-reviewed article written by a nurse working […]
2 mins read 28.10.2025 YEREVAN, Armenia — On October 14, second-year students of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program of the American University of Armenia’s (AUA) Turpanjian College of Health Sciences (TCHS) delivered poster presentations describing their internship experiences in various public health organizations. This was the 12th poster session organized for MPH […]
22.09.2025 YEREVAN, Armenia — On September 15, the American University of Armenia (AUA) hosted a celebratory event honoring the winners of the second annual Vahe & Lucie Creative Awards Competition. In addition to recognizing outstanding student talent, the ceremony also offered winners the opportunity to present their creative works to the wider AUA […]
2 min read This spotlight is part of a special series dedicated to the four new graduating cohorts of the Class of 2025 — the Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Governance, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy, and the Master of Public Affairs — each of […]
2 min read YEREVAN, Armenia — With a shared commitment to advancing nursing education and improving care for vulnerable and displaced populations, undergraduate students from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the American University of Armenia (AUA) recently participated in a significant two-day international workshop titled “Advancing the Nursing Workforce in Armenia and […]
2 min read YEREVAN, Armenia — For Arpik Shahinyan (BSN ’26), a junior in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the Turpanjian College of Health Sciences, American University of Armenia (AUA), balancing work, family, and studies is a daily challenge — but one she embraces with purpose. With more than two decades of […]
3 min read YEREVAN, Armenia — The American University of Armenia (AUA) Turpanjian College of Health Sciences is proud to share that Gohar Bejanyan (BSN ’26) and Raisa Rose Jakmakian (MPH ’25) were recognized as best students among undergraduate and graduate categories, respectively, in the medical field. This recognition was awarded as part of the nationwide […]
2 min read YEREVAN, Armenia — On November 23, the American University of Armenia (AUA) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program students presented at Nork Marash Medical Center’s 30th anniversary conference, sharing their knowledge on nursing-related topics. Four presentations were made by seven AUA BSN students. Kristine Avetisyan (BSN ’26) and Gohar Bejanyan (BSN ’26) […]
2 min read YEREVAN, Armenia — On November 27, second-year students of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program of the American University of Armenia’s (AUA) Turpanjian College of Health Sciences (CHS) delivered poster presentations describing their internship experiences in various public health organizations. This was the eleventh poster session organized for MPH students. CHS Associate […]
2 min read I embarked on an exciting journey eight months ago as a novice professional nurse. Upon discovering the nursing research world, I delved into articles and received guidance from my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) faculty members, Talin Gulgulian and Adena Alahverdian. They encouraged me to participate in the 35th Nursing Research Congress […]
2 min read YEREVAN, Armenia — On November 21, 2023, faculty members of the American University of Armenia’s (AUA) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program received an invitation to nominate two students to participate in a three-week summer program hosted and sponsored by the University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) from July 15-31, 2024. Two […]
2 min read YEREVAN, Armenia — On June 28, students in the American University of Armenia’s (AUA) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program presented their Quality Improvement Projects Focused on Patient Safety to an audience of University faculty, staff, and students. The projects represented the final assignments for the Patient Quality and Safety course taught by Dr. […]
2 min read YEREVAN, Armenia — On May 10, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the American University of Armenia (AUA) celebrated International Nurses Day by hosting a special self-care event at the Akian Art Gallery. This event was dedicated to appreciating and valuing the work of compassionate and hardworking nurses who devote their […]
2 min read YEREVAN, Armenia — As a result of the successful collaboration between the American University of Armenia (AUA) Career Services/Student Affairs and Armenia International Airports (AIA), six students from different AUA graduate programs were granted scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. AIA’s Rising Leaders Armenia initiative aims to contribute to Armenia’s future through financial assistance to […]
2 min read YEREVAN, Armenia — The Fall 2023 Semester marked an important milestone in delineating and advancing the role of a community health nurse in Yerevan, Armenia. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program of the Gerald & Patricia Turpanjian College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the American University of Armenia (AUA) […]
< 1 min read YEREVAN, Armenia — On December 8, second-year students of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program of the American University of Armenia’s (AUA) Turpanjian College of Health Sciences (CHS) delivered poster presentations describing their internship experiences in various public health organizations. This was the tenth poster session organized for MPH students. CHS […]
2 min read YEREVAN, Armenia — October is globally recognized as “Pink October” when people embrace the color pink and wear a pink ribbon lapel to raise awareness about the importance of routine screening for prevention and early detection of breast cancer. On October 26, students of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (BSN) of […]
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eatUP was founded by Anna Isahakyan (doctor, Master’s degree in public health) and Tatev Arakelyan (biologist, Master’s degree in public health). The startup team also includes Sergey Isahanyan (IT specialist), Parandzem Sargsyan (business expert), as well as Lida Gevorgyan and Agate Avetisyan (designers).
YEREVAN, Armenia – The American University of Armenia (AUA) is proud to share that two AUA students swept first-place awards at the annual “Best Student” nationwide competition, held on December 24, 2019. Organized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia (RA), the competition aims to encourage undergraduate and […]
Earlier this Fall, the Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Center (EPIC) of the American University of Armenia (AUA) welcomed the 5th batch of venture startup teams to the EPIC business incubator. The 12-week program provides new entrepreneurs with steadfast support to advance their ventures, validate their business concepts, and build their business models. During the program, teams receive […]
Yerevan, Armenia – American University of Armenia (AUA) Gerald and Patricia Turpanjian School of Public Health’s (SPH) alumni Yelena Sardaryan (MPH ‘13), Dr. Zaruhi Arakelyan (MPH ‘16), and Dhamodharan Ramasamy (MPH ‘16) were competitively selected to make a presentation during the Empowerment of Girls and Women in Armenia conference. The conference was organized by AUA […]
YEREVAN, Armenia – The American University of Armenia (AUA) is proud to share that Dr. Kristine Poghosyan, a second-year student in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program, was awarded the first place in a nationwide competition for “Best Student” among health professionals (masters level) in 2018 by the Republic of Armenia (RA) Ministry of […]
YEREVAN, Armenia – The American University of Armenia (AUA) School of Public Health (SPH) is proud to share that Dr. Nara Melikyan, a current Master of Public Health student, has been selected to join Epicentre as the Operational Research Coordinator for the endTB observational study.
YEREVAN, Armenia – The American University of Armenia (AUA) is proud to share that Sarah Ghazarian, a second year student in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program, has been awarded the first place in a nationwide competition for “Best Student” among health professionals (masters level) in 2017 by the Republic of Armenia (RA) Ministry […]
This was the second year in which COAF’s various rural health programs continued to provide American University of Armenia (AUA) Public Health students with exciting and challenging internships. AUA Interns Karin Karbouian and Janani Kali took part in COAF’s ongoing pediatric dental screening programs. They also helped provide much-needed trainings to nurses in COAF-supported […]
YEREVAN, Armenia – Shabitha Alexander, a student from the American University of Armenia (AUA)’s Master of Public Health program, was the winner of the Vartkess M. Balian Merit Award for the 2015-2016 academic year. The Vartkess M. Balian Merit Award recognizes the best overall performance of first year graduate students and covers the winning student’s […]
Artem Vrshikyan is a dentist who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Public Health at the American University of Armenia (AUA). During his internship last year at COAF, Artem was engaged in assessments of dental decay prevalence among rural children, health education on oral hygiene, and provision of free dental care to socially vulnerable […]
YEREVAN, Armenia – The American University of Armenia (AUA) is proud to share that Serine Sahakyan, a second year student in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program, has been awarded third place in a nationwide competition for “Best Student” among health professionals in 2015 by the Republic of Armenia (RA) Ministry of Education and […]
YEREVAN, Armenia ‒ On March 15, 2019, the Center for Student Success of the American University of Armenia (AUA) organized the second round of the widely popular What? Where? When? intellectual game. Seven teams representing different AUA programs took part in the game.
Tatevik Hovakimyan, a second year student in the Master of Public Health Program (MPH) of the American University of Armenia (AUA) has been admitted to the two-year Master of Science Program in Health Economics, Outcomes and Management in Cardiovascular Sciences at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
YEREVAN, Armenia – Last year, the American University of Armenia (AUA), as well as its Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Center (EPIC), teamed up with Impact Hub Yerevan in establishing a fellowship program designed to support AUA undergraduate and graduate students interested in developing projects that aim to tackle social problems in Armenia. This week, the […]
The American University of Armenia School of Public Health’s (AUA SPH) Center for Health Services Research and Development (CHSR) presented its work at the 9th European Public Health Conference in Vienna, Austria, November 9-12, 2016 and the 47th Union World Conference on Lung Health in Liverpool, the UK, October 26-29, 2016.
Tatevik Balayan is an Epidemiologist who works at the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Armenia. Recently she received a grant to participate in the sixth International Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance, which took place in Vienna, Austria on November 4-7, 2016. During the […]
In January 2016, Nare Navasardyan was selected for the position of the Monitoring and Evaluation specialist in the National Tuberculosis Control Center of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Armenia. Prior to this she worked at the Center for Health Services Research and Development of the AUA School of Public Health and helped […]
Dr. Tatevik Balayan joined the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Republic of Armenia as an epidemiologist in November 2015. She coordinates preventive measures and is involved in monitoring of different infectious diseases. In this position, she also contributes to development of national guidelines and protocols on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of […]
Dr. Stepan Atoyan has been competitively selected for the position of Project Coordinator in Health Department of the Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS). He started his new assignment in the headquarters of ARCS in Yerevan in May, 2014. Dr. Atoyan’s main responsibility includes coordination and monitoring of the project “HIV prevention in Armenia”. Dr. Atoyan […]