Geology profession guarantees country’s economic stability As part of the cooperation between YSU Faculty of Geography and Geology and Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine, the "Young Geologist" summer school was held in Kapan, with participation from schoolchildren and university students.
More than business: YSU alumnus and Armenia Wine Director Vahagn Mkrtchyan shares his story What happens when a historian becomes a winemaker with a dream of presenting Armenia to the world through Armenian-made products? During the YSU Alumni Forum-2025, Vahagn Mkrtchyan, a graduate of YSU Faculty of History, shared the success story of Armenia Wine. Speaking in the "Language, History, Culture, and Tradition" section, his talk went beyond business—it was a deeply personal story of doubt, determination, patriotism, and bold decisions.
"Who wants to earn $100,000 from one deal?" — businessman Gevorg Safaryan’s question to YSU students Gevorg Safaryan, CEO of Earlyone and Lime Tech, and a member of the Board of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE), shared his professional journey with students during the "Economy and Society" section of YSU Alumni Forum. He emphasized how ideas, even with minimal resources, can be turned into a real business, and posed a direct question to students: "Who wants to earn $100,000 from one deal?"
When physics "thinks," IT "realizes": YSU student Mikayel Sahakyan among the best in IT sector According to the results of this year’s annual educational awards ceremony in information technology (IT), Mikayel Sahakyan, a student at YSU Physics Institute, was awarded the first degree prize in the category of "Best Master’s Student." The student from the "Semiconductor Physics and Microelectronics" master’s program noted that this recognition is the result of years of dedicated work, initiative, and the effective application of knowledge gained across various disciplines.
Small states and international law When it comes to international law—particularly in the context of small states like Armenia—there is no lack of questions. Can small countries truly benefit from this system, or is it designed exclusively for the major players? And if the system is repeatedly violated, does it still retain its value? Yeghishe Kirakosyan, an alumnus of YSU Faculty of Law and currently the Director of YSU "International Courts and Arbitration" master's program, began his professional journey by contemplating these very questions.
MIT student undertakes internship at Pharmacy Institute Tamsin Horne, a student from the United States, is currently undertaking a two-month internship at the Scientific-Educational Center for Drug Quality Control and Monitoring at the Institute of Pharmacy, as part of the collaboration between Yerevan State University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Knowledge, experience, and friendship: Science camp that once again united students Through a joint initiative of YSU Center for Continuing Education and Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, the summer science camp titled "Science is Fun! See! Touch! Try!" was successfully held once again. This year, the primary objective of the camp was to support schoolchildren displaced from Artsakh and now settled in various communities of Armenia—not only by providing them with new knowledge, but also by reigniting their curiosity and interest in science.
Armenian-language literature in the changing world: Insights from literary scholar Arkmenik Nikoghosyan In today’s world, the field of literature is characterized by emerging trends and new influencing factors. These developments are equally apparent in Armenia. According to literary scholar and editor Arkmenik Nikoghosyan, producing good writing or quality literary texts alone is no longer sufficient for an author to reach a broad audience, gain recognition, or achieve book sales. At YSU Alumni Forum, during the section titled "Language, History, Culture, and Tradition," Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discussed modern Armenian-language literature and its development trends.
It is time for all of us to learn how to use AI tools, as their application significantly enhances work efficiency - Hrant Khachatryan Most artificial intelligence (AI) tools have a strong command of the Armenian language, with some even capable of communicating in Western Armenian and Classical Armenian. Hrant Khachatryan, an alumnus of the Faculty of Informatics and Applied Mathematics, Director of YerevaNN Lab, highlights this point.
AI as the psychologist’s "assistant" The application of artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors—from healthcare to finance and industry—is no longer a novelty. However, the intersection of AI and psychology has been discussed very little. A study conducted within the framework of an internal academic grant at Yerevan State University shows how AI can "learn" psychology and evolve into a powerful tool capable of professionally assisting psychologists by providing rapid psychological assessments.
