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It is with deep sadness that we inform our members of the passing of Dr. Raffy Hovanessian on May 27, 2020 in New Jersey. Driven by faith, dedicated to healing, and inspired by his family legacy of service—Dr. Raffy Hovanessian lived his exemplary...

The epitome of gracious and selfless generosity and a perpetual shining light in the Armenian world, Artemis Nazarian of New Jersey passed away on April 9th, succumbing to complications of coronavirus infection. “No words can truly express our...

It is with profound sadness that we mark the loss of Mr. Patrick Devedjian, a noble French statesman and a champion of all Armenians, who passed away over the weekend. Leading with grace and dignity, Mr. Devedjian was the consummate civil...

To Our Global AGBU Community, As families, businesses and nations across the world are confronting the COVID-19 pandemic, AGBU is reminded just how strong we are, as Armenians and as an organization. We are, after all, the very definition of...

We understand that everyone is concerned regarding this situation on the Coronavirus, specifically COVID-19. We take this seriously and agree we should all maintain a calm vigilance during this time. AGBU has asked all its Districts, Chapters and...

Dear AGBU Members and Friends: The year marks the end of a decade of significant activity for AGBU as we adapted to a rapidly changing world driven by the digital revolution and globalization. As an organization, AGBU boldly responded to these...

The U.S. Senate recognition of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 is the fulfillment of the hard-fought decades-long quest of Armenian Americans. AGBU and Armenians across the globe breathe anew that truth has prevailed over Turkey’s persistent...

The AGBU Central Board and our worldwide membership are following with alarm the developments in Syria, specifically the military invasion by Turkey in its northeast regions. Reports from our local chapters and communities indicate a mounting...

One of the most consequential figures in modern Armenian life and most collectively admired and respected leaders in AGBU’s century-old history, Louise Manoogian Simone will leave an indelible mark of hope and inspiration through her dedicated...

With the recent passing of Mihran Agbabian, Ph.D, the Central Board of AGBU marks the loss of a transformative figure in the field of higher education and a fellow board member who served the organization with dedication from 1989-1999. “These were...