Haigazian University -

Named in honor of Dr. Armenag Haigazian*, Haigazian University (HU), formerly Haigazian College, was founded in 1955 by the Union of Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East (UAECNE) and the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA).

Comprised of four faculties, Haigazian University is a liberal arts institution of higher learning where research and theoretical and practical learning go hand-in-hand. The four faculties are grouped for administrative purposes into two schools, each headed by an Academic Dean: The Dean of Business Administration and Economics is Dr. Fadi Asrawi, and Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences is Dr. Arda Ekmekji. The University offers, BA, BS, MA and MBA degrees.

Haigazian operates on the American model of higher education. HU is also a member of the Association of American International Colleges and Universities (AAICU). The AAICU comprises a number of distinct, university-level institutions in Europe and the Middle East, within the American system of higher education.

The University has qualified faculty and staff who constantly promote high principles and excellence in service and learning through various academic and extra -curricular activities, enhancing communication, expression, fundamental human values and the exchange of knowledge. Both student and departmental activities include student, faculty and staff involvement. The Result is the growth of Haigazian’s stature as an institution of higher learning that abides by its motto, Truth, Freedom and Service.

The spiritual aspect of Haigazian helps students explore their belief system and develop a consistent and informed personal theology. Life at Haigazian is dedicated to learning, understanding and serving a wide variety of students, who represent a range of religious groups.
Haigazian’s aim is to inspire and assist its students’ academic, social and spiritual needs in a family atmosphere and a Christian environment.

The University provides scholarships that enable student to pursue academic excellence. As Haigazian continues to produce professional men and women, it also has a special program for adults who wish to continue their education. The Lifelong Learning section of Haigazian gives adults the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills through two programs: the Adult Education Program and the In-service Teacher Training Program.

At the beginning of this academic year of 2004, the Haigazian University President
said, “ Haigazian is blessed by visionary administrators, dedicated staff, outstanding students, qualified faculty, and accomplished alumni. Our University is religiously, ethnically and linguistically diverse yet integrated, modern in its methods yet grounded in historical identity, critical in thinking yet challenged by faith, locally based yet internationally concerned, educationally oriented yet socially bound. It is a community that finds educational value in each of these dynamic characteristics.”

It is within the mission of Haigazian to invest in its students’ potential, enriching their University life, making the learning experience at Haigazian a gateway to positive contribution primarily for the people of Lebanon and societies worldwide. Haigazian is proud of its alumni serving in different communities and around the globe. Soon Haigazian University will mark its 50th anniversary, and thanks to all those who continued the dream of the highly renowned and respected educator, Dr. Armenag Haigazian.
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