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Support the International Students Scholarship Fund | AUBG Week of GivingThis Week of Giving your support can help preserve an important aspect of the AUBG experience. The international environment at the university has always brought ...Video
Support the Students from Crisis Zones Fund | AUBG Week of GivingJoin the third day of the inaugural AUBG Week of Giving on June 3-7!The Students from Crisis Zones Fund provides scholarships to students from ...Video
Support the Students in Financial Need Fund | AUBG Week of GivingIt's day two of the AUBG Week of Giving! Support the next cohort of AUBG students and give them the chance to enjoy the unique ...Video
Support our Journalism Initiatives | AUBG Week of GivingWelcome to the kickoff of our first-ever AUBG Giving Week! This is an exciting opportunity for you to join forces with fellow supporters and make ...Video
AUBG Announces Two Cornerstone Initiatives to Empower Future JournalistsAUBG is proud to announce the launch of two transformative initiatives aimed at empowering the next generation of journalistic talent: the Christo Grozev Fellowship for ...News and Highlights
AUBG Week of Giving: Living Our MissionAfter the celebrations of the 30th graduating class, AUBG announces the inaugural AUBG Week of Giving. Starting June 3 through June 7, anyone could contributeNews and Highlights
Mohamad Hachem (’24) | AUBG Week of GivingThe AUBG Week of Giving is almost here! Starting Monday, June 3, it’s your chance to support a student and change a life. Pick your ...Video
A Message from President Ensign | AUBG Week of GivingVideo
Commencement Ceremony 2024The AUBG's Commencement day was known as "the one where the weather is always nice" and the one where one shouldn't forget to put sunscreen ...Commencement
Nancy Schiller: Keynote Commencement Speaker 2024During the 30th Commencement Ceremony, Nancy Schiller, President and CEO of America for Bulgaria, was awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa) and delivered ...Commencement
Brigita Andonova (’24): Commencement SpeechBrigita Andonova ('24) was the Student Speaker for the 30th Commencement Ceremony. Brigita has not only completed her BA in Business Administration and Economics but ...Alumni
Board of Trustees Update May 2024The past weekend marked the annual May meeting of the Board of Trustees before the Commencement celebrations."It has been a profound honor to be ...Board of Trustees
AUBG Commencement Ceremony 2024 | VideoCommencement is the culmination of every academic year. Congratulations, Class of 2024! Here is the full recording of the ceremony.Video
Commemorating Prof. Alexander Ganchev, a Mentor, a Friend, a DreamerAUBG honored the memory of professor Alexander Ganchev (1955-2022) by dedicating a study room in the Panitza Library in his loving memory. Professor Ganchev, a ...Faculty
Maria Aleksandrova: AUBG Presidential Medalist 2024The recipient of the 2024 AUBG Presidential Medal is Maria Aleksandrova. A graduating senior, she exemplifies the core principles of the liberal arts tradition atAlumni
AUBG Honors Academic Excellence and Community DedicationAUBG thrives because of the vibrant life of its learning community. From Broadway musicals, to published academic articles, to challenging and insightful public talks and ...Faculty
Monika Evstatieva (’05) Nominated for the Peabody AwardsAUBG alumna Monika Evstatieva ('05) is among the nominees for the Peabody Awards in the Radio/Podcast category.Monika's nomination is a well-deserved recognition of her ...Alumni
“I came for a semester” | Faculty Recognition 2024An evening full of stories, laughter, nostalgia, and emotions marked the recognition of 11 professors who’ve been part of the AUBG community and the building ...News and Highlights
Monika Evstatieva (’05), a Lover of Words, Writes Her Own StoryMonika Evstatieva ('05) is an investigative producer for National Public Radio (NPR). She’s also a wife and a mother to her six-month-old son, all living ...Alumni
Griffins Bowl 2024 Brings Back American Flag Football on CampusIs there an American University without American Football? Maybe. But AUBG is definitely not part of this list. The Blagoevgrad Griffins have been holding strong ...Student Clubs
UMaine Prof. Mimi Killinger on the Transformative Exchange ExperienceProfessor Mimi Killinger is a Professor of Honors at the University of Maine in Orono. There, she leads engaging interdisciplinary seminars that explore literature, philosophy ...Faculty
Buy or Short? AUBGers Advise on Investment OpportunitiesFrom April 5th to 7th, the finance-themed "Investment Challenge: Buy or Short" competition marked the largest endeavor undertaken by the Investment Management Club. Twenty-one students ...Student Clubs
AUBG Job Fair 2024Join AUBG first-year student Maria Nikova as she takes you on a walk through the booths at the AUBG job fair. Follow her to discover ...Video
Exchange Student Gabriella Shetreet on Finding Your VoiceGabriella Shetreet studies for a dual major in Art History and Literature at the University of Maine. This semester though, she is part of the ...AUBG faces
Elena Kalinova (’22) | Alumni TalksWe caught up with recent AUBG graduate and valedictorian Elena Kalinova (’22) in London, where she's pursuing her Master's at the London Business School withVideo
Lika Tsintsadze (’19) | Alumni TalksThe AUBG alumna from Georgia, Lika Tsintsadze ('19), currently works at Amnesty International Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Her job revolves around ...Video
AUBG Recognizes Donors and Supporters at a Heart-Warming CeremonyThe AUBG 2024 Donor Recognition Dinner brought together the university community to thank and celebrate the generous contributions of AUBG’s many donors and friends. At ...
Welcome to AUBG, Class of 2028!Congratulations to all the newly accepted students! Get ready for an incredible journey of growth and discovery at the American University in Bulgaria.As future ...Video
Spencer Collins (‘23): AUBG Can Compete with Top U.S. SchoolsAfter graduating from the American University in Bulgaria, Spencer Collins (‘23) has returned to the U.S. to pursue an MA degree in International RelationsAlumni
Nathan Bernacki (’20) and his Curious Gadulka Journey | Alumni TalksA unique blend of academic pursuits and cultural experiences has shaped the life path of the American alumnus Nathan Bernacki ('20). Watch the video where ...Video
AUBG Psychology Lab OpeningThe Philosophy and Psychology Department makes a strong start of the Spring 2024 semester with the opening of the AUBG's own Psychology Lab. The openingNews and Highlights
Prof. Sean Homer on Teaching Students to Articulate OpinionProfessor Sean Homer received his Ph.D. degree in Comparative Literature from the University of Sheffield. He teaches Modern as well as Postmodern Fiction, Psychoanalysis ...Faculty
AUBG Celebrates Academic Excellence in Latest RankingsIn 2023, AUBG maintains its position among the top institutions in the Bulgarian University Rankings. AUBG stands out in various academic disciplines, securing leading positionsNews and Highlights
Prof. Carter Mandrik on Marketing and SustainabilityProfessor Carter Mandrik teaches Marketing, Marketing Communications and Marketing Research at AUBG. Even though he got his Bachelor's degree in Biology, he found his passion ...Business Administration
Kayla Whittaker – AUBG Former Student Making a DifferenceKayla Whittaker is a former exchange student at AUBG in the fall of 2010, who later graduated with a degree in Mass Communications: Public Relations/Advertising ...Alumni
Professor Lucci Invited to Write Chapters of Prestigious Volumes by Cambridge and Oxford UPDiego Lucci, Professor of Philosophy and History, was recently invited to contribute several chapters to volumes that will appear in 2024-2026, including four books by ...Faculty
Prof. Jeffrey Nilsen on the Society Development through EconomicsProfessor Jeffrey Nilsen graduated from Princeton with Ph.D. degree in Economics and has been teaching at the American University in Bulgaria for 17 yearsEconomics
Prof. Didar Erdinc on How Economics Can Help PeopleProfessor Didar Erdinc teaches Econometrics and is a Senior Thesis supervisor at AUBGwhere she has been working for 26 years now.“I cannot imagineFaculty
Prof. Ilya Levine on Teaching Students How to Better Understand the WorldProfessor Levine comes from New Zealand where he studied Economics and Politics. He graduated from the University of Melbourne, Australia with a Ph.DOffice Hours
Prof. William Clark on Teaching Students How to Care About the WorldProfessor William Clark teaches Principles of Biology and Introduction to Environmental Science at AUBG. He loved the community so much that he gained his Ph ...Faculty
