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Arati Prabhakar (left), head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, presented National Medals to (left to right) Professor Angela Belcher, Institute Professor Paula Hammond, MIT Corporation member Noubar Afeyan PhD '87 on behalf of Moderna, Professor Feng Zhang, and Professor Emery Brown.
Trump Is Back: What to Expect? - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
Nov 7, 2024 · Trump’s first presidency was marked by a passive approach to American policy in the South Caucasus. The United States was not particularly interested in what was happening in the South Caucasus, so the Trump administration mainly focused on regions that were of particular interest and vital importance, such as the Middle East, Asia, and Central Asia.
Tekeyan Cultural Association of the US and Canada Stands by …
Dec 17, 2024 · By Gayane Muradyan YEREVAN — As Victor Hugo has said, “He who opens the school door closes a prison.” In these anxious and insecure days ahead of the New Year, when it seems that there are dangerous situations spreading throughout the world, the Tekeyan Cultural Association (TCA) family continues to warm the hearts of the staff of the four schools in Armenia named after Vahan Tekeyan ...
Could Aliyev Collapse like Assad? - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
Dec 12, 2024 · The Assad family, father and son, dominated Syria for more than a half century. The last 13 years in Syria were chaotic, but diplomats from both the moderate Arab camp and Europe believed that since Bashar al-Assad and the Syrian army had won the civil war after recapturing much of northwestern Syria in 2016, that rapprochement was just a matter of time.
Visiting Armenia, Greta Thunberg Decries Azerbaijan’s Repressive …
Nov 21, 2024 · “Together with colleagues, on the Armenia-Georgia border, it is with great responsibility and joy that we welcomed Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg, who arrived in Armenia, boycotting the ongoing COP29 in …
From ‘Four Letter Words’ to ‘Anora,’ Karren Karagulian’s 30-Year ...
Nov 7, 2024 · By Preston Barta – Film Critic HOLLYWOOD (Denton Record-Chronicle) — After nearly three decades of working together, one of cinema’s more unnoticed but enduring collaborations returns. “Anora” sees writer-director Sean Baker and Armenian-American actor Karren Karagulian joining forces for the ninth time in film since they first linked up in 1996 for “Four Letter Words,” later ...
In Memoriam: Nubar Kupelian (1933-2024) - The Armenian Mirror …
Dec 4, 2024 · During his lifetime, he garnered several recognitions and honors for his devotion to the Armenian Church and community, including the St. Nersess Shnorhali medal on two occasions: in 1991 presented by Archbishop Khajag Barsamian by the order of Catholicos Vasken I, and in 2023 presented by Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan by the order of Catholicos Karekin II.
Polish President Visits Armenia - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
Nov 27, 2024 · YEREVAN (Combined Sources) — Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan briefed Polish President on the latest developments in the discussions on the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty and the principled positions of the Armenian side during the latter’s visit to Armenia.
Lessersohn Appointed Ordjanian Visiting Professor at Columbia for ...
Jan 9, 2025 · NEW YORK — Dr. Nora Lessersohn has been appointed the Nikit and Eleanora Ordjanian Visiting Professor in the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies (MESAAS) at Columbia […]
Mary Kouyoumdjian: A Composer Comes of Age
Dec 5, 2024 · Kouyoumdjian is also a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her staged music-documentary Paper Pianos, created along with stage director Nigel Maister, and intricate hand-drawn animations by Mourad, to be performed at the Clarice in Maryland on May 10, 2025.Paper Pianos is a multimedia work which explores the dislocation, longing and optimism of refugees. The piece combines narratives from four ...