S. Simonian Touchpoints Tour: California. 4.3.2026: AGBU President Sam Simonian and wife Sylva receive a warm welcome at the AGBU MDS in Canoga Park. The Armenians of Greater Los Angeles and Fresno have long been...
This March, AGBU organized a comprehensive series of events across its global network of Young Professionals (YP) and Chapters in recognition of International Women’s Day. The events served as a global platform for Armenian...
In addition to opening applications for its 2026–2027 scholarship awards, AGBU is announcing significant updates to eligibility requirements, award amounts, and priority fields of study. These changes are designed to attract applicants whose academic...
AGBU and Creative Armenia have jointly announced the recipients of the 2026 Creative Armenia-AGBU Fellowships—a one-year program that provides five exceptional artists with a $5,000 grant, mentorships with industry leaders, and diverse promotional opportunities. As partner...
December 21, 2025 The Armenian Apostolic Church, as an institution, has sustained the Armenian identity for centuries. Throughout the ages when there was no independent homeland for our people, the Armenian Church was the reason we and our ancestors remained both Christian and Armenian. With the vast majority...
The 5th Pan-Armenian Chess Camp and Tournament (PACT) concluded its anniversary season on November 2 with an online closing ceremony. This year’s camp and tournament were held virtually from October 6 to October 31....
The life of Paul R. Ignatius stands as a shining example of duty, honor, and service to one’s country. He lived for over a century, passing away just a week short of his 105th...
We, the AGBU Central Board of Directors, are watching with grave concern events in Armenia, especially the escalating situation between the State and the Church, two foundational institutions that, together with the Armenian Diaspora,...
Creative Armenia and Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) are pleased to announce an open call for applications for the 2026 cohort ofCreative Armenia-AGBU Fellows. All creators with a track record of creative achievements and a potential for global success are...
Photo. Visit to Australia: Melbourne.10.2.2025: President Sam Simonian and the AGBU delegation with Rev. Fr. Khacher Harutyunyan, pastor of St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church, representatives of AGBU Melbourne and the parish council. Between August...
S. Simonian Touchpoints Tour: California. 4.3.2026: AGBU President Sam Simonian and wife Sylva receive a warm welcome at the AGBU MDS in Canoga Park. The Armenians of Greater Los Angeles and Fresno have long been on AGBU President Sam Simonian’s list of key communities to visit, as he pursues his...
This March, AGBU organized a comprehensive series of events across its global network of Young Professionals (YP) and Chapters in recognition of International Women’s Day. The events served as a global platform for Armenian women, bringing them together through academic lectures, professional panels, cultural workshops, and community gatherings that...
In addition to opening applications for its 2026–2027 scholarship awards, AGBU is announcing significant updates to eligibility requirements, award amounts, and priority fields of study. These changes are designed to attract applicants whose academic pursuits align with social impact, Armenian advancement, and AGBU’s mission. For the upcoming academic year,...
AGBU and Creative Armenia have jointly announced the recipients of the 2026 Creative Armenia-AGBU Fellowships—a one-year program that provides five exceptional artists with a $5,000 grant, mentorships with industry leaders, and diverse promotional opportunities. As partner with Creative Armenia since the inception of its fellowship program, AGBU expressed its congratulations and...
December 21, 2025 The Armenian Apostolic Church, as an institution, has sustained the Armenian identity for centuries. Throughout the ages when there was no independent homeland for our people, the Armenian Church was the reason we and our ancestors remained both Christian and Armenian. With the vast majority of Armenians and members of our Church living outside the Republic of Armenia, Armenians look to the Mother See...
The 5th Pan-Armenian Chess Camp and Tournament (PACT) concluded its anniversary season on November 2 with an online closing ceremony. This year’s camp and tournament were held virtually from October 6 to October 31. The tournament followed a two-week online training camp featuring masterclasses, game analysis sessions, and simultaneous...
The life of Paul R. Ignatius stands as a shining example of duty, honor, and service to one’s country. He lived for over a century, passing away just a week short of his 105th birthday. Born in Glendale, California to Armenian immigrant parents, Ignatius dedicated his life to...
We, the AGBU Central Board of Directors, are watching with grave concern events in Armenia, especially the escalating situation between the State and the Church, two foundational institutions that, together with the Armenian Diaspora, are essential to our national survival. AGBU reiterates a call for restraint and national unity....
Creative Armenia and Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) are pleased to announce an open call for applications for the 2026 cohort ofCreative Armenia-AGBU Fellows. All creators with a track record of creative achievements and a potential for global success are invited to submit applications before the deadline of November 9, 2025. Creative Armenia-AGBU Fellowships offera $5,000 grant,...
Photo. Visit to Australia: Melbourne.10.2.2025: President Sam Simonian and the AGBU delegation with Rev. Fr. Khacher Harutyunyan, pastor of St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church, representatives of AGBU Melbourne and the parish council. Between August 31 and September 7, AGBU President Sam Simonian continued his global tour of the AGBU...
