Masco Corporation Chairman Emeritus, Richard Manoogian, Passes at the Age of 90
LIVONIA, Mich. — Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) announced today that its Chairman Emeritus Richard Manoogian passed away on September 25 at the age of 90. Richard Manoogian was the son of Alex and Marie...
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TUMO Raises $17m at 15th Anniversary Fundraising Gala
LOS ANGELES — The milestone evening raised over $17 million to support TUMO’s continued growth in Armenia and was emceed by host of Nasdaq Listings Kristina Ayanian, with a moving performance by System...
View ArticleDer-Hagopian Named Iraq’s New Ambassador to US
BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON (Shafaq News) — Iraq’s new ambassador to the United States, Krikor Der-Hagopian, has presented his credentials to US President Donald Trump at the White House, the Iraqi Foreign...
View ArticleCity of Smile USA Announces Board Leadership Transition
BOSTON — City of Smile USA announced this week a leadership transition as Katrina Menzigian and Leon Ariyan, both longstanding members of the Board of Directors, assume the roles of co-chairs. Their...
View ArticleArmenian Christian Leaders Meet with President at the White House
WASHINGTON — On September 16, Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan joined fellow Armenian Christian leaders for a historic meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House. Organized...
View ArticleArmenian EyeCare Project to Honor Founder and President Dr. Ohanesian with...
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Armenian EyeCare Project (AECP) will welcome friends, donors, supporters, healthcare professionals, and community leaders to its annual Gala on November 14 in Newport Beach,...
View ArticleUCLA to Host Public Program to Mark 20th Anniversary of Dink Assassination
LOS ANGELES — In January 2007, the assassination of Hrant Dink in Istanbul set in motion profound social and political responses in Turkey and beyond. To mark the twentieth anniversary of his...
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AUA Hosts Celebration in Bay Area
LOS GATOS, Ca. — On September 12, Bay Area sponsors of the American University of Armenia’s (AUA) 35th Anniversary Gala gathered at the private residence of AUA supporters Rev and Rachel Lebaredian in...
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Big Names and Global Footprint at Armenian Film Festival
GLENDALE — The Armenian Film Society (AFS) held its fourth Armenian Film Festival from September 17 to 20, with an opening reception held on September 16 on the Glenmark Hotel rooftop. Armen and Mary...
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FAST Panel Explores AI and Armenia’s Future
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The dangers and promises of artificial intelligence (AI) have been constantly in the news recently. These are issues that concern all mankind, so naturally Armenia cannot but be part...
View ArticleArmenian Americans Are Tired of Being Treated Like Second-Class Constituents
By Vic Gerami For years, Armenian Americans in Los Angeles County have heard the same polished language from elected officials: friendship, solidarity, inclusion and representation. The speeches are...
View ArticleAmbassador Mkrtchyan Tells The Hill ‘Everything Is Discussable’ Regarding US...
WASHINGTON — In a new interview with The Hill, NewsNation International Correspondent Robert Sherman spoke with Armenian Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan to the United States to discuss trade relations, the...
View ArticleColumbia University Launches Minor in Armenian Studies
NEW YORK — Columbia University students can now pursue a minor in Armenian Studies, marking an important expansion of a field with a distinguished history at the University. Offered through the...
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Tunik App Brings Armenian Bedtimes Stories to Diaspora Children
LOS ANGELES/YEREVAN — Tunik is an app that brings Armenian folklore to life for children; it is now available on Android, joining the iPhone and iPad app that launched earlier this year. Built by a...
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St. John Armenian Church of San Francisco Helps Provide Home for Family of...
Two families from Gishi, Artsakh receive permanent homes in Armenia, bringing Lorik Humanitarian Fund’s housing program to 15 families, including seven families of fallen servicemen The Abgaryan...
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Ric Gazarian: Discovering the World Through Travel
YEREVAN/ BANGKOK – Ric Gazarian (born in 1969 in Boston) is an American professional photographer, travel writer, author, podcaster, documentary producer, blogger, drone pilot and travel-industry...
View ArticleArpa Film Festival to Open on September 24
HOLLYWOOD — The 29th Arpa International Film Festival (Arpa IFF) will open on Thursday, September 24, at 6 p.m. with a red carpet at TCL Chinese Theater, with “Other Side of Fame,” screening at 7:30...
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For Second Year, ‘Echoes of Our Ancestors’ Thrills with Packed Lineup
LOS ANGELES — Following the overwhelming success of its world premiere at the Greek Theatre in 2025, People of AR Cultural Foundation embarked on “Echoes of Our Ancestors 2: Heroes & Saints,” a new...
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ABMDR Annual Gala Celebrates Internship Program, Adoption of Advanced Genetic...
LOS ANGELES — On Sunday, August 30, the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) marked its 27th anniversary with its annual gala. The event was a celebration of ABMDR’s most recent achievements,...
View ArticleBalakian to Give Annual Dr. Berj H. Haidostian Annual Lecture at University...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — On September 16, Pulitzer Prize winning poet Peter Balakian will give a reading of his poetry and discuss the impact of traumatic history on his work exploring the issue of the...
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