From Earthquake Tragedy to Beacon of Light

By Armen Der Kiureghian

Description

The story of the American University of Armenia (AUA) from the moment of its conceptualization after the Spitak earthquake of 1988, to its founding in 1991 under extremely challenging conditions, and its remarkable growth and advancement over the last three decades.

About the author

Armen Der Kiureghian is a co-founder of the American University of Armenia and served in various capacities, including Founding Dean of Engineering (1991-2007), Interim Provost (2011-2012), and President (2014-2019, 2022-2023).

American University of Armenia Press, 2024