Community Impact

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Meghrigian Institute Continues its Work with Disadvantaged Population Groups

From June to September 2017, the Garo Meghrigian Institute for Preventive Ophthalmology (Meghrigian Institute) of the Gerald and Patricia Turpanjian School of Public Health (SPH) implemented a comprehensive eye screening program among socially disadvantaged...
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Meghrigian Institute Serves Family Members of Fallen Soldiers and the Socially Vulnerable Population in Artsakh

In May-July of 2017, the Garo Meghrigian Institute for Preventive Ophthalmology (Meghrigian Institute) of the AUA Gerald and Patricia Turpanjian School of Public Health launched an eye screening and care program for family members of fallen soldiers and...
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AUA Lecturer Ms. Kristine Sargsyan Among 21 Remarkable Women Who Are Changing Eastern Europe

On March 8, American University of Armenia (AUA) lecturer of business communications and the founder of TEDxYerevan, Ms. Kristine Sargsyan, was included in the list of the 21 Remarkable Women Who are Changing Eastern Europe published by ostpol.de.
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Philanthropist Edward Avedisian Receives Inaugural AUA Presidential Commendation

This year’s Commencement ceremonies celebrated a number of firsts for the American University of Armenia (AUA), including the inaugural AUA Presidential Commendation award, bestowed to Edward Avedisian. The award was given to the AUA Trustee and major...
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Meghrigian Institute for Preventive Ophthalmology Works with Schoolchildren in Artsakh

Garo Meghrigian Institute for Preventive Ophthalmology (Meghrigian Institute) conducted a project aimed at reducing the incidence of avoidable blindness and visual impairment among school children living in Kashatagh from fall 2016 to March 2017.
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AUA / Impact Hub Yerevan Fellowship Program Announces Team of Finalists

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...
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Garo Meghrigian Institute for Preventive Ophthalmology in Armenian Caritas Day Care Centers for Elderly in Gyumri and Gavar

In December 2016, Garo Meghrigian Institute for Preventive Ophthalmology (Meghrigian Institute) of the Gerald and Patricia Turpanjian School of Public Health distributed 100 eye glasses to the beneficiaries of the Armenian Caritas Day Care Centers for...
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Garo Meghrigian Institute for Preventive Ophthalmology Works with Vardenis Neuropsychological Retirement Home in Gegharkunik

Meghrigian Institute for Preventive Ophthalmology (Meghrigian Institute) completed eye screenings among people who live in Vardenis Neuropsychological Retirement Home, which currently serves around 430 people that started in July 2016.
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Garo Meghrigian Institute for Preventive Ophthalmology Celebrates World Sight Day 2016

YEREVAN, Armenia - On October 13, the Garo Meghrigian Institute for Preventive Ophthalmology (Meghrigian Institute) of the School of Public Health distributed eye glasses to the beneficiaries of the Center for Social Services for Single Elderly and Disabled...
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AUA Hosts Reception to Celebrate Students Who Return from Army Service

YEREVAN, Armenia - On October 4, the AUA Community joined together in the Akian Gallery of the Paramaz Avedisian Building for a reception dedicated to all its students who have shown devotion to their country and their studies, by returning to the University...
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