Senator Daniel Inouye praises AUAF at US Congress
December 09 2009
Senator Daniel Inouye is one of the longest serving US Senators and the chairman of the Senate Appropriation Committee.  He has served in the Senate for over 46 years and is highly respected. His remarks below appeared in the US Congressional Record praising the American University of Afghanistan and its faculty, staff and students.

2009 MUN Election
November 12 2009
The first and only girl in a male dominated club, me, Hosai R; it takes a lot of courage to work with guys especially with certain guys who have male-misogyny disorder.  This disorder may perhaps develop from if a female is in authority or receives a high position.

Dr. C. Michael Smith Appointed as President of The American University of Afghanistan
September 8 2009
Dr. C. Michael Smith, a long-time leader of international higher education, will be the next president of The American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) in Kabul, university board chairman Akram Fazel announced today.

Kam Group Aids Students at AUAF
February 24 2009
Kabul, Afghanistan -- Zamrai Kamgar, Chairman of Kam Group, a private sector organization specializing in international trade, construction, oil distribution, the mining of raw precious gems, and operates Kam Air, one of several private airlines inside Afghanistan,

College Access Program: Harnessing Potential
January 11 2009
Twenty female high school students and recent graduates from four Afghan provinces were invited to the AUAF campus to complete a three-week long College Access Program, giving them a taste of the challenges and opportunities involved in being an AUAF student.

Video Conference Encourages Entrepreneurship in Afghanistan
January 6 2009
Three students from AUAF participated in a video conference with U.S. First Lady Laura Bush to discuss women's role in business in Afghanistan.

10,000 Women Launches Entrepreneurship Training
November 26 2008
The 10,000 Women Business Women’s Training Program launched its first course at AUAF, providing entrepreneurship training and support to Afghan women.

Khalilzad Visits AUAF Campus
November 26 2008
Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, paid a visit to the campus of AUAF on 26 November 2008 to speak with students, faculty, and staff about their progress since the University’s founding.

Afghanistan Faces Consequences of Financial Crisis: Fitrat
November 24 2008
H.E. Abdul Qadeer Fitrat, Governor of the Central Bank of Afghanistan, presented his analysis of the current financial crisis during a guest lecture at AUAF.

AUAF to Train Afghan Diplomatic Corps
November 24 2008
AUAF and the Netherlands’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs agreed to train 92 members of Afghanistan’s diplomatic corps in intermediate and advanced English.

AUAF Opens New Library
November 10 2008
AUAF inaugurated the Bernice Nachman Marlowe Library on 10 November 2008. The Library and adjoining facilities will allow AUAF to reach its growth projections and further the goal of creating a modern, fully-equipped university able to effectively educate ...

Jalali: Empower the Population
October 27 2008
AUAF launched its second lecture series with guest lecturer Professor Ali Ahmad Jalali, who said that the future of the country lies in ensuring ordinary Afghans are able to affect change.

Students Participate in NATO-Afghan Student Forum III
October 27 2008
Ten students from AUAF represented Afghanistan at the third annual NATO-Afghan Student Forum, held in France in October.

Shoulder to Shoulder: Sisters at AUAF
October 27 2008
With only a couple years difference in their age, sisters Sonia and Sofia Ziaee are making their education a family affair.

Legal Education in Afghanistan: A Textbook Case
October 27 2008
Standing at the front of his classroom this august, Professor Mohammad Haroon Mutasem asks the students in introduction to the Law of Afghanistan to open their textbooks.

Seven Million Afghanis Awarded in Fall 2008 Semester
September 29 2008
Nearly seven million afghanis ($140,000US) in financial assistance was awarded to deserving students this semester, or approximately 20,000 afghanis ($400US) per enrolled student.

Second Student Government Elected at AUAF
September 29 2008
The campaign posters were up, the voting booths were open, and the excitement in the air was palpable as AUAF students went to the polls to elect representatives for the second Student Government Association.

Student Activities: Model UN Gets off the Ground
September 3 2008
AUAF’s Model United Nations (MUN) club is giving students a taste of global politics while still in Kabul.

New Learning Technologies at AUAF
August 25 2008
AUAF is incorporating new technologies such as video conferencing and e-learning into the delivery of its courses, bringing a wider world of knowledge to its campus.

Professional Development: A Window into AUAF
August 13 2008
Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC) and AUAF?s Professional Development Institute recently concluded a collaboration which provided 121 AWCC employees with training in business topics.

"It is up to us": Sohaila Jafari
August 6 2008
For individuals who work towards a dream, problems are no more than challenges to overcome. Sohaila Jafari, 22, from Bamiyan is one of such individuals, living a dream and embracing its challenges.

Afghan Students Participate in Regional Security Seminar
July 24 2008
AUAF student Ahmad Zia Furmolly recently represented Afghanistan at a week-long Summer Academy organized and sponsored by NATO Headquarters, the OSCE, and Vector Intellect.

Living in Kabul: Wali Akhtari at AUAF
July 21 2008
Wali Mohammad Akhtari, 22, has not let modest origins stop him from pursuing his education. The only son of a working class family in the northern province of Jawzjan, his father worked hard and...

Through Their Eyes: AUAF Students in the US
July 16 2008
A young AUAF undergraduate student, Nasria Pashtun, recently returned from Washington, D.C., where she took part in networking and awareness events designed to educate Americans on the...

"Education is Everything": Abdul Shokoor Zeerak
July 7 2008
Abdul Shokoor Zeerak, from Ghazni province, learned early that it is important to follow the rules. This recipe has built a strong foundation for success, both academically and professionally.

Pashtany Bank Provides One Million Afghanis for Scholarships
July 1 2008
President of Pashtany Bank, Mr. Hayat Dayani, recently signed a check for one million Afghanis, to be used by AUAF on scholarships for deserving and qualified students.

Embassy of Afghanistan Hosts Benefit for AUAF
June 24 2008
Hundreds of guests dined on Afghan food and received an update on progress made at AUAF during a benefit event held at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington D.C.

Parnian, an Afghan Ambassador for Peace
June 24 2008
AUAF intern and Wellesley College student Parnian Nazary spent her formative years under the Taliban, clinging tenaciously to education as a means to bridge differences.

Da Afghanistan Bank Donates Five Scholarships to AUAF
June 16 2008
Five staff members of Da Afghanistan Bank will join AUAF as new students next semester, after receiving full scholarships from the Bank for their undergraduate studies.

Laura Bush Announces $40 Million for AUAF
June 9 2008
US First Lady Laura Bush announced $40 million (USD) in funding for the American University of Afghanistan during a visit to the country on 8 June 2008.

AUAF Mounts Fundraiser in Washington D.C.
June 9 2008
AUAF will kick off a series of awareness and fundraising events in Washington D.C. on 16 June 2008. The events are intended to promote awareness about the evolution of education in Afghanistan, and to garner financial support for AUAF.

AUAF Concludes Spring 2008 Semester
May 22 2008
Advisor to international organizations, social activist, and AUAF undergraduate student Wazhma Frogh can be compared to the future of her country: bright, energetic, and successful.

A Woman’s Homeland is Where She Prospers
May 22 2008
Advisor to international organizations, social activist, and AUAF undergraduate student Wazhma Frogh can be compared to the future of her country: bright, energetic, and successful.

Dr. Abdullah: Consensus and Cooperation Key to Afghanistan’s Future
May 8 2008
Former Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Dr. Abdullah, concluded AUAF’s lecture series 10 May 2008 by speaking about the need for political and public solidarity in overcoming current challenges in Afghanistan.

Students Given Inside Look at Parliament
May 5 2008
AUAF students received an inside look at Afghanistan’s elected legislature during a visit to the National Assembly on 1 May 2008.

A Long Service and a Long Road Ahead
Apr 30 2008
Like a Janus, Professor Judith Schiffbauer’s perspective on Afghanistan stretches in two directions: future and past.

Lecture Series Debuts with Dupree
Apr 21 2008
AUAF kicked off its Spring 2008 Lecture Series with guest lecturer Nancy Hatch Dupree, who spoke about the importance of the free flow of information to successful nation-building.

Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2008
Apr 16 2008
Applications for AUAF’s undergraduate and foundation studies courses are now being accepted for the Summer Semester starting in June.

AUAF, Yosuf’s Preferred Route
Apr 7 2008
Mohammad Yosuf Azizi has always had a nose for achievement. His route to academic success bypassed other universities and landed him in AUAF’s Foundation Studies Program.

AUAF Students Speak on NATO Operations
Apr 7 2008
AUAF students had the opportunity to voice their concerns on NATO operations in two youth events organized in the lead up to the NATO Summit in Bucharest 2-4 April 2008.

AUAF, a platform for the future
Mar 23 2008
Dr. Shukria Hassan, 65 years old, has embarked on an AUAF education to aid her in accomplishing her future goal: improving public health in Afghanistan.

Home of AUAF students
Mar 23 2008
In January 2008, AUAF opened its first mens dormitory and provided housing for six students coming from outside Kabul. The house has now become their comfortable home.

AUAF Celebrates International Women’s Day 2008
Mar 9 2008
In a warm gathering of around seventy students, faculty, staff and friends of the University, AUAF celebrated International Women’s Day on Saturday March 8, 2008.

AUAF Partners with Thunderbird, Goldman Sachs
Mar 2 2008
AUAF has announced a major partnership with Thunderbird School of Global Management and Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. to provide business training to Afghan entrepreneurs.

Challenges Worth Conquering: New Campus Construction
Feb 28 2008
AUAF is in the early stages of constructing a state of the art campus on 43 acres of land donated by the Government of Afghanistan.

Engaging Professionals at AUAF
Feb 24 2008
In March 2008, AUAF’s Professional Development Institute (PDI) will offer three intensive seminars to the public to support entrepreneurs and managers in their roles.

AUAF, Nurturing Thought
Feb 18 2008
Zeinab Weera, the youngest student at AUAF, has made the High School English program a stop on her fast-track to success in her education, in her career, and in life.

My AUAF, the Path to Professional Success
Feb 4 2008
A businessperson and a business student at AUAF, Mohammad Aajan views his education as a means to further develop the business he runs.

Campus Expansion in Progress
Feb 4 2008
The constantly-changing landscape of the AUAF campus is a reminder that AUAF – like Afghanistan itself – is making major progress in developing its learning infrastructure.

AUAF Doubles Core Enrollment
Feb 4 2008
AUAF doubled its core enrollment in January 2008, admitting over 170 students to its Undergraduate and Foundation Studies programs.

AUAF Names Chief Academic Officer
Jan 28 2008
Dr. Athanasios Moulakis was named to the post of Chief Academic Officer and Vice President at AUAF.

Spring 2008 Semester Kicks Off
Jan 21 2008
The Spring 2008 semester at AUAF kicked off with a welcome program directed at new and returning students.

AUAF Highlighted at Georgetown Meeting
Jan 20 2008
US First Lady Laura Bush reinforced her support for education in Afghanistan at a roundtable held in Washington DC.

AUAF Concludes Semester Three
Jan 8 2008
The conclusion of an academic semester at AUAF is a time to reflect, relax, and regroup in preparation for upcoming challenges.

No Boundaries: In Teaching or in Life
Dec 17 2007
With shockingly bright red hair, a nose piercing, and a mischievous grin, Elizabeth Peverly looks like she would be more at home in New York’s trendy lower East Side than standing in front of twenty young students in a country consistently characterized as one of the most conservative in the world.

At AUAF as in Life
Dec 13 2007
Now in his second year of studies at AUAF, Sayed Farhad Hashimi is a member of a new generation of ambitious, educated, and principled Afghans.

The Reading Circles of Kabul
Dec 13 2007
Kabuli high school students are participating in "reading circles" to promote English-language literacy, supported by AUAF’s outreach program.

Joint Conference Calls for More Independent Research
Nov 30 2007
Participants at an international conference co-hosted by AUAF concluded that independent research about the conflict in Afghanistan is required to effectively address the root causes of conflict in the country.

Enrolling in AUAF now faster and easier
Nov 25 2007
AUAF has made major changes to its admissions and financial aid policies and procedures, making it faster and easier for potential students to enroll in AUAF’s undergraduate degree program.

AUAF acquires POWERCampus UDC
Nov 13 2007
This week AUAF announced the acquisition of a significant new software package, POWERCampus Unified Digital Campus, from SunGard Higher Education.

AUAF Recruiters Return from Mazar-i-Sharif
Nov 9 2007
AUAF recruiters returned from Mazar-i-Sharif this week, where they were speaking with potential students about the opportunities that an AUAF education can bring.

Classes cancelled in commemoration of bombing victims
Nov 8 2007
AUAF has cancelled all scheduled classes for 8 November 2007 in commemoration of those affected by the tragic bombing in Baghlan City on 6 November 2007.

AUAF Professional Development Institute Launches New Courses
Oct 21 2007
The recently-established Professional Development Institute celebrated the launching of three new courses this week, with another to follow on 4 November 2007.

AUAF Launches New Program for High School Students
Oct 9 2007
AUAF will soon launch a new English-language training program tailored to Afghan high school students. The High School English program, which offers training to students in grades 11 and 12

AUAF to Co-Host Conflict Resolution Conference
Oct 9 2007
AUAF and the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission will co-host an international conference on Conflict Resolution in Afghanistan in late November 2007.

Open House a Success
Oct 9 2007
Over three hundred people attended an open house recruitment event held 8 October 2007 at the AUAF campus in Kabul. The event marked the beginning of the fall application season.

Calling All Bamiyan Students!
Oct 9 2007
Recruiters from the American University of Afghanistan will visit the province of Bamiyan the week of 14-20 October 2007, to meet with potential students and their families about enrolling in AUAF



Need Help Preparing for the TOEFL?
Oct 9 2007
AUAF is offering a new month-long preparation course for students who want to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL Preparation Course is designed to help



Application Season Now Open at AUAF
Oct 7 2007
Applications to AUAF’s Undergraduate Degree Program and Foundation Studies Program are now being accepted for the spring semester starting in January 2008.

Internship Program
Oct 1 2007
The American University of Afghanistan provides interested individuals the opportunity to gain work experience in a challenging but dynamic work environment through its internship program.