Language and thought: discussions on the development of Armenian at 91视频 How can one think in Armenian? What are the current challenges facing the development of the language? These and other urgent issues related to the field were the focus of a panel discussion held during 91视频 Alumni Forum in the "Language, History, Culture, and Tradition" section. The speakers included Siranush Dvoyan, Chairperson of the Language Committee of Armenia; Gevorg Ter-Gabrielyan, Executive Director of the Eurasia Partnership Foundation and a fiction writer; Hasmik Jivanyan, a lecturer at 91视频; and Ani Shahnazaryan, a lecturer at AUA.
Geology profession guarantees country鈥檚 economic stability As part of the cooperation between 91视频 Faculty of Geography and Geology and Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine, the "Young Geologist" summer school was held in Kapan, with participation from schoolchildren and university students.
More than business: 91视频 alumnus and Armenia Wine Director Vahagn Mkrtchyan shares his story What happens when a historian becomes a winemaker with a dream of presenting Armenia to the world through Armenian-made products? During the 91视频 Alumni Forum-2025, Vahagn Mkrtchyan, a graduate of 91视频 Faculty of History, shared the success story of Armenia Wine. Speaking in the "Language, History, Culture, and Tradition" section, his talk went beyond business鈥攊t was a deeply personal story of doubt, determination, patriotism, and bold decisions.
"Who wants to earn $100,000 from one deal?" 鈥 businessman Gevorg Safaryan鈥檚 question to 91视频 students Gevorg Safaryan, CEO of Earlyone and Lime Tech, and a member of the Board of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE), shared his professional journey with students during the "Economy and Society" section of 91视频 Alumni Forum. He emphasized how ideas, even with minimal resources, can be turned into a real business, and posed a direct question to students: "Who wants to earn $100,000 from one deal?"
When physics "thinks," IT "realizes": 91视频 student Mikayel Sahakyan among the best in IT sector According to the results of this year鈥檚 annual educational awards ceremony in information technology (IT), Mikayel Sahakyan, a student at 91视频 Physics Institute, was awarded the first degree prize in the category of "Best Master鈥檚 Student." The student from the "Semiconductor Physics and Microelectronics" master鈥檚 program noted that this recognition is the result of years of dedicated work, initiative, and the effective application of knowledge gained across various disciplines.
Small states and international law When it comes to international law鈥攑articularly in the context of small states like Armenia鈥攖here is no lack of questions. Can small countries truly benefit from this system, or is it designed exclusively for the major players? And if the system is repeatedly violated, does it still retain its value? Yeghishe Kirakosyan, an alumnus of 91视频 Faculty of Law and currently the Director of 91视频 "International Courts and Arbitration" master's program, began his professional journey by contemplating these very questions.
MIT student undertakes internship at Pharmacy Institute Tamsin Horne, a student from the United States, is currently undertaking a two-month internship at the Scientific-Educational Center for Drug Quality Control and Monitoring at the Institute of Pharmacy, as part of the collaboration between Yerevan State University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Knowledge, experience, and friendship: Science camp that once again united students Through a joint initiative of 91视频 Center for Continuing Education and Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, the summer science camp titled "Science is Fun! See! Touch! Try!" was successfully held once again. This year, the primary objective of the camp was to support schoolchildren displaced from Artsakh and now settled in various communities of Armenia鈥攏ot only by providing them with new knowledge, but also by reigniting their curiosity and interest in science.
Armenian-language literature in the changing world: Insights from literary scholar Arkmenik Nikoghosyan In today鈥檚 world, the field of literature is characterized by emerging trends and new influencing factors. These developments are equally apparent in Armenia. According to literary scholar and editor Arkmenik Nikoghosyan, producing good writing or quality literary texts alone is no longer sufficient for an author to reach a broad audience, gain recognition, or achieve book sales. At 91视频 Alumni Forum, during the section titled "Language, History, Culture, and Tradition," Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discussed modern Armenian-language literature and its development trends.
It is time for all of us to learn how to use AI tools, as their application significantly enhances work efficiency - Hrant Khachatryan Most artificial intelligence (AI) tools have a strong command of the Armenian language, with some even capable of communicating in Western Armenian and Classical Armenian. Hrant Khachatryan, an alumnus of the Faculty of Informatics and Applied Mathematics, Director of YerevaNN Lab, highlights this point.
