In late May, 53 remarkable students from Afghanistan, Russia, and Ukraine, many connected to AUAF, were celebrated in a special ceremony during Bard College’s 2025 commencement. These students, supported through…
On April 2nd, 2025, Dr. Ian Bickford, President of the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF), was invited to deliver testimony before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations,…
A Letter from Leslie M. Schweitzer - Founder & Chair, Friends of AUAF Dear Friends and Supporters of AUAF, We are pleased to share encouraging news: thanks to extensive outreach,…
The Friends of the American University of Afghanistan (FAUAF) had the honor of attending a powerful event hosted by the Women, Peace, and Security initiative at the Military Women’s Memorial…
Earlier this month, the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) hosted its annual conference in Doha, Qatar—bringing together leaders in business, government, and development to explore strategic partnerships and the evolving…
We are proud to spotlight Faisal Popalzai, founder of HAWKS.AI, who was honored with the AI Innovation Excellence Award at the Microsoft AI Tour in Qatar. His groundbreaking AI-powered solutions…
August 24, 2016, The AUAF community was the target of a senseless and tragic complex terrorist attack. As we observe this painful anniversary, we remember our 15 lost students and…
AUAF President Ian Bickford was invited to share an update on AUAF’s progress during the Scholars at Risk 2024 Global Congress. The event was held on June 25-27, 2024 and…
On June 11 in Education City in Doha, Qatar, the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) held its 13th annual commencement ceremony, celebrating thirty-six Doha-based graduates of the Class of 2024.…
On June 20th, 2024, International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) honored Friends of the American University of Afghanistan (FAUAF) Founder and Chair, Leslie M. Schweitzer, with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The…
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