Friends of American University of Afghanistan (FAUAF) is honored to introduce Dr. Ian Bickford as the next President of AUAF. An accomplished leader, educator, and fundraiser, Dr. Bickford previously served as the Provost
Security Through Education: The Role of the American University of Afghanistan in Building Stability and Peace in Afghanistan Featuring Gen. (Ret.) John W. “Mick” Nicholson, including Guest Speakers Ambassador Kelley E. Currie, Representatives
Friends of the American University of Afghanistan stands with AUAF to strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack on Kabul University in which many innocent students were martyred and wounded. Education is the primary
In March 2020, Friends of the American University of Afghanistan (FAUAF) received a grant from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to develop a Full-Cycle STM Education program in Afghanistan. The Grant will
AUAF celebrates the graduation of a resilient class of 2020. David Sedney, AUAF President, Victoria Fontan, AUAF’s VP of Academic Affairs, and Arsalan Lutfi, Chairman of AUAF’s Board of Trustees provide a heartfelt message
This semester marks 15 years of AUAF history. In March 2005, U.S. First Lady Laura Bush made a historic visit to Afghanistan where she witnessed the signing of the documents that opened the
On Nov. 9, 2019, AUAF leadership welcomed KBR as they led the soccer field ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of KBR’s donation. The new “KBR Field” is a major focal point of the University
With peace agreements on-going, critical to Afghanistan’s future is a continued commitment to education and women’s rights. Key to these commitments — as the article argues — is the American University of Afghanistan.
Courtesy Christopher Dilts/MSNBC In this thoughtful article, MSNBC reporter Andrea Mitchell reflects on the impact that women in politics have had on her life. Andrea is no stranger to Afghanistan and Afghan women,
Representatives Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Lois Frankel (D-FL) crafted a letter of support to urge the Department of State to provide AUAF with the funds needed to continue operations after May 2020 as
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