We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Center for Armenian Studies at University of California, Irvine. The new Center, based in the School of Humanities, will support teaching, research and community engagement with an […]
(ASBAREZ)—Despite a recommendation in December by the Board of Parole in favor of Hampig Sassounian’s suitability, on Tuesday, May 26 California Governor Gavin Newsom rejected that decision and denied his parole, saying in a lengthy […]
The coronavirus pandemic disrupted the traditional plans of Armenians around the world to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 24. However, very quickly Armenians discovered new ways to commemorate the Genocide by […]
PASADENA, Calif.—Mary Basmadjian has mastered the art of comedic timing, especially these days. “As comedians, we take a sad situation, and we laugh at it,” explained Basmadjian of the current coronavirus pandemic during a recent […]
PASADENA, Calif.—The Latin word aedificator comes as close as any word can to capturing the essence of Khajag Sarkissian. It was used in ancient times to describe a builder, architect, or maker. A creator. It’s […]
From the moment I was told of the sudden news that my high school, AGBU Manoukian High School (AGBU MHS), would be shutting down and merging with AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School, I was in complete shock. […]
GLENDALE, Calif.—From a very young age, George Aghjayan was interested in Armenian history. As much as he knew the general history of our people, he failed to consider the experiences his ancestors had during those […]
As a young Armenian American attending a public school in Cranston, Rhode Island, it always frustrated me that the Armenian Genocide, a part of my family’s history, was never taught by any of my teachers. […]
You may have read Ara Khachatourian’s “Playground Gear at Center of Glendale City Council Race” last week. In this piece, we learned of a strange situation that arose at a Glendale City Council meeting. The […]
SANTA MONICA, Calif.—Acclaimed Armenian singer and performer Adiss Harmandian has died. His family announced that Harmandian peacefully passed away at the UCLA Santa Monica Hospital on September 1 after a 15-year struggle with cancer. He […]
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