Th Armenian Studies Program would like to thank the donors, authors, and publishers for the following books, periodicals, videos, and archival gifts, either offered personally, or to the Program. Krikor Djabourian, Los Angeles, CA, for a copy of two books in honor of his late brother, Hampartsoum Djabourian, «Մեր Ժամանակին Մեծ Երաժիշտն ու Նուիրեալ Ազգասէրը»  The Great Musician and Dedicated ...

Seated, left to right: Dr. Talinn Grigor and Dr. Houri Berberian. Standing, left to right, Dr. David Zakarian, Dr. Hagop Ohanessian, and Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian. Natalie AgazarianEditor Armenian women, as a minoritized ethnoreligious and gender category, played a pivotal role in shaping Iranian modernity. Dr. Houri Berberian (Professor of History, Meghrouni Family Presidential Chair in Armenian Studies, and Director ...

Staff Report The Armenian Series of The Press at California State University, Fresno, announces the publication of Vis-à-vis Christianity: An In-Depth Conversation Exploring the Life and the Work of Archbishop Hovnan Derderian (408 pages, in English, with color photographs). The volume is number 21 in the Armenian Series, and the publication was made possible through The Clara Margossian Trust, approved ...

Seated left to right: Dr. Hagop Ohanessian, Andrew Hagopian, and Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian. Standing, left to right: Dr. David Zakarian, Grigor Terpogosyan, Harutyun Amirkhanyan, Katherine Arslanian, Lara Habib, Anahid Valencia, Jordan Mazmanian, Emily Sahakian, and Jonathan Chardukian. Katherine ArslanianStaff Writer Andrew Hagopian presented his Fresno State master’s thesis, “Preserving Identity Through Sound: Armenians in California from 1900–1960,” to a ...

ASO students enjoyed an evening of bowling. Katherine ArslanianStaff Writer The Armenian Student Organization (ASO) kicked off the Fall 2025 semester with two exciting events, one educational and one social. These events not only demonstrated the importance of Armenian history and culture, but also gave students a chance to connect and socialize. Left to right: Emily Sahakian, Anahid Valencia, Lara ...

Left to right: Dr. David Zakarian, Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Prof. Michael Bazyler, Dr. Taner Akçam, and Dr. Jill Fields. Anahid ValenciaStaff Writer Physical art holds history and recognition – a sentiment Jews fought for after the Holocaust and one that Armenians have been fighting for since 1915, and long before. Prof. Michael Bazyler of Chap-man University presented “Nazi Looted ...

Dr. David ZakarianSpecial to Hye Sharzhoom The second International Congress of Armenian Studies convened at the Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts in Yerevan, between July 9 and 12, 2025, bringing together some forty leading scholars, representatives of Armenian Studies programs and centers, and an increasing number of young researchers. Supported by Armenia’s Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and ...

    David Ashkharian Biology Minor in Armenian Studies What was your favorite Armenian Studies class, activity, or event? My favorite class was the Arts of Armenia, ArmS 20. I found it incredibly fascinating to explore how faith in Christianity inspired so many beautiful pieces of artwork, church architecture, and more – both in Armenia and abroad. What did you ...

Rachel Yepremian-Owens Staff Writer “What is so sweet in this land that we continue to come back?” said Vrej’s grandmother. It was a question she constantly asked herself and her family members and was a central focus of the film “My Sweet Land.” The award-winning documentary “My Sweet Land” was screened before a large audience at 5:30pm on Friday, April ...

Natalie Agazarian Editor With a measured breath, the tender, yet commanding touch of the Armenian pianist Svetlana Navasardyan sent the Fresno State Concert Hall into a resonance of flourishing melodies. For the next two hours, the audience was swept into a colorful realm of intonation, phrasing, and texture. With her strong presence and masterful precision, Navasardyan didn’t simply play – ...