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In Memorian: Razia Jan
With deep sorrow, we share the news of the passing of Razia Jan, an Afghan American activist who championed girls’ right to education. She passed away on July 20 at…
Mural painted on the AUAF campus in Kabul shortly after 2016 terrorist attack.
August in AUAF: A Month of Remembrance
On August 24, 2016, the American University of Afghanistan suffered a devastating, complex terrorist attack on the second day of school. We honor the memory of those whose lives…
Roya's Stories
Introducing Student Spotlight Series: Roya’s Stories, One Name, Many Voices
In Afghanistan today, women are banned from higher education. Speaking out about your beliefs can be dangerous. For many AUAF students, staying safe means staying anonymous. But anonymity does not…
AUAF graduates throwing their caps.
Congratulations Class of 2025!
Class of 2025, you did it! This June, AUAF honored the achievements of its graduates in two powerful ceremonies that celebrated both academic excellence and the worldwide support behind their…
Picture for blog post. Displaced students pose at their Bard graduation.
Displaced Students Honored at Bard College Commencement
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…
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AUAF President Ian Bickford Testifies on Capitol Hill in Support of University Funding
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,…
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Nowruz Mubarak – Exciting News for AUAF!
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,…
FAUAF Attends “Guerrera” Discussion at the Military Women’s Memorial
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…
ISOA conference
AUAF Participates in ISOA Qatar 2025 Conference
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…
AUAF Student, Faisal Popalzai, wins Innovation Excellence Award at the Microsoft AI Tour
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…
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